Top Archer Build Strategies for Rune Slayer

If you’re playing as an Archer in *Rune Slayer*, congratulations, you’ve chosen one of the most formidable classes in the game. To ensure you achieve peak performance, we've crafted this comprehensive guide to help you maximize your potential as a sharpshooting adventurer. Here's the **ultimate 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

If you're a veteran archer, you might want to skip this section, but if you're new to the class, read on. As an Archer, your most effective strategy is to maintain a safe distance from your enemies and let your arrows do the talking. While Archers can deal significant damage, they are not built to withstand it.

Archers wear Medium armor, which strikes a balance between the protection offered by Light and Heavy armor. Unlike Light armor-wearing Magicians or Priests, Archers lack protective spells or heavy armor. Instead, Archers depend on their allies and Pets to absorb damage.

Tamed Pets are essential for Archers. Initially, your pet options may be limited, but as an Archer, you'll eventually gain access to unique pets unavailable to other classes, enhancing your overall power and versatility.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, Archers, like all other classes in Rune Slayer, must choose a subclass. For Archers, the options are to specialize as a Sharpshooter or a Beast Tamer. Choose Beast Tamer as soon as you reach level 30.

Currently, there's no compelling reason to specialize as a Sharpshooter. While firing multiple arrows sounds appealing, you'd miss out on the Beast Tamer's key advantage: the Alpha Predator passive ability. This ability lets you tame beasts that no other class can, including Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and notably, Mud Crabs. Thanks to their robust pets, Beast Tamers are resilient enough to tackle many group activities solo.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Below, we outline the best armor and weapons for early and late endgame Archer builds in Rune Slayer.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

As you approach max level as an Archer, start with the Elder set and a few other key items. The best early weapon to acquire is the Troll Tusk Bow, which can drop from the Hill Troll.

You can craft the entire set using parts from the Elder Treant raid boss. Don't be intimidated by its size; gather a group or join a Discord guild to take down the giant tree. As an Archer, you should have no trouble dealing damage and surviving, especially with a strong Beast Tamer pet.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

Once you reach max level and aim to optimize your Archer, join the Demon Sect. Start by defeating players from the opposing faction to increase your standing with your demon overlords, which will allow you to acquire the Stalker armor set. Be prepared to save a significant amount of in-game currency. The rest of your armor is relatively straightforward to obtain.

While working on this, also target those pesky bird enemies in Greatwood Forest (Amphitheres), as they have a small chance of dropping Vermilion, the best bow currently available in Rune Slayer.

That's all there is to it. Enjoy your journey as an Archer in Rune Slayer. For more endgame guidance, check out our Essential Rune Slayer End Game Tips. Stay updated with Rune Slayer by visiting the Rune Slayer Trello and joining the Discord community.