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 powerful classes in the game. To help you maximize your potential as a sharpshooting adventurer, we've put together the ultimate guide for 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

If you're a seasoned archer, feel free to skip ahead, but if you're new to the class, stick around. As an Archer, your most effective strategy is to maintain a safe distance from your enemies and rely on your arrows to do the damage. While Archers can deal significant damage, they are not built to withstand it.

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Archers wear Medium armor, which offers more protection than Light armor but less than Heavy. Unlike Light armor classes such as Magicians or Priests, Archers lack protective spells or the durability of Heavy armor. Instead, Archers depend on others to absorb damage, particularly other players and, crucially, their Pets.

Tamed Pets are essential for Archers. Initially, your pet options may be limited, but as you progress, Archers gain access to a variety of unique pets, making them one of the most versatile and powerful classes in Rune Slayer.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, like all other classes in Rune Slayer, Archers can choose a subclass. Opt for Beast Tamer as soon as you reach this level, bypassing the Sharpshooter option.

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Currently, there's no compelling reason to choose Sharpshooter. While the idea of firing multiple arrows sounds appealing, you'll miss out on the Beast Tamer's Alpha Predator passive ability. This skill allows you to tame unique beasts such as Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and Mud Crabs, which significantly enhance your resilience and power, enabling you to solo many group activities.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

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

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

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As you approach the maximum level, the Elder set is an excellent starting point, complemented by a few other items. For your weapon, aim for the Troll Tusk Bow, which can drop from the Hill Troll.

Craft the entire set using parts from the Elder Treant raid boss. Don't be intimidated by its size; join a group or a Discord guild to take down the giant tree. As an Archer, dealing damage and surviving should be manageable, especially with a reliable Beast Tamer pet.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

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Once you reach the maximum level and aim to optimize your Archer, join the Demon Sect. Begin by defeating players from the opposing faction to increase your standing with the demon overlords, unlocking the Stalker armor set. Remember to save a significant amount of in-game currency; the rest of your gear is relatively straightforward to acquire.

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

That's everything you need to know about being an Archer in Rune Slayer. For more assistance during the endgame, 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.