Best Archer Build in Rune Slayer

Dominate the battlefield as an Archer in Rune Slayer! This guide will help you build the ultimate sharpshooting adventurer, maximizing your potential and ensuring you're among the game's elite. Here's the best Archer build in Rune Slayer.

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Table of contents

• Getting Started as an Archer in Rune Slayer
• How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer
• Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers
• Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

Getting Started as an Archer in Rune Slayer

Veteran archers can skip ahead, but newcomers should take note: Archers excel at ranged combat. Maintain a safe distance from enemies and unleash devastating arrow volleys. While capable of immense damage, Archers are vulnerable in close quarters. They rely on medium armor, offering better protection than light armor but less than heavy armor. Unlike classes with protective spells, Archers depend on allies and, crucially, their pets, to absorb damage.

Tamed pets are essential. While initial options are limited, Archers gain access to unique pets unavailable to other classes, significantly boosting their power and making them a top-tier class.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At level 30, choose your subclass. Archers can specialize as Sharpshooters or Beast Tamers. Choose Beast Tamer without hesitation.

The Sharpshooter subclass, while tempting with its multiple arrow attacks, pales in comparison to the Beast Tamer's Alpha Predator passive ability. This allows taming of powerful creatures like bears, adult spiders, crocodiles, and especially Mud Crabs—creatures inaccessible to other classes. This superior pet advantage makes Beast Tamers incredibly resilient and powerful, capable of soloing many group activities.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Here's a breakdown of optimal armor and weapons for early and late-game Archer builds.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

As you approach max level, the Elder set, complemented by additional items, provides a strong foundation. The Troll Tusk Bow, a Hill Troll drop, is an excellent early-game weapon.

Craft the Elder set using materials from the Elder Treant raid boss. Team up with others to tackle this challenging boss. Your ranged capabilities and a powerful pet will be invaluable.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

To optimize your late-game Archer, join the Demon Sect. Increase your standing by eliminating players from the opposing faction to acquire the coveted Stalker armor set. Prepare to amass significant gold.

Simultaneously, hunt Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest for a chance to obtain Vermilion, the game's best bow. This powerful weapon boasts exceptional stats and a unique critical hit effect.

Master this build and dominate Rune Slayer. For further endgame assistance, consult our Essential Rune Slayer Endgame Tips. Stay updated with the Rune Slayer Trello and Discord community.