Top Archer Build Strategies for Rune Slayer

If you're playing as an Archer in *Rune Slayer*, you've chosen one of the most formidable classes in the game. To help you achieve peak performance, we've crafted a comprehensive guide to elevate your skills as a sharpshooting adventurer. Without further ado, here is 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 this section. However, if you're just starting out, read on. As an Archer, your most effective strategy is to maintain a safe distance from enemies and let your arrows do the talking. While Archers can deal significant damage, they aren't built to withstand it.

Archers wear Medium armor, which provides more protection than Light armor but less than Heavy armor. Unlike Light armor-wearing Magicians or Priests, Archers lack protective spells or heavy armor. Instead, Archers depend on others to absorb damage, relying heavily on their Pets.

Tamed Pets are essential for Archers. Initially, your pet options may be limited, but as you progress, Archers gain access to unique pets, enhancing their power and making them one of the game's top classes.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, like all other classes in Rune Slayer, Archers can choose a subclass. You can specialize as a Sharpshooter or a Beast Tamer. Opt for Beast Tamer as soon as you reach level 30.

Currently, there's no compelling reason to choose Sharpshooter. Although firing multiple arrows sounds appealing, you'd miss out on the Beast Tamer's crucial Alpha Predator passive ability, which enables you to tame unique beasts like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and Mud Crabs. Thanks to their superior pets, Beast Tamers are robust enough to handle many group activities solo.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Below, we'll 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, the Elder set is a great starting point, complemented by other essential items. The best early weapon to acquire is the Troll Tusk Bow, which occasionally drops 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; join a group or a Discord guild to tackle 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. Begin by defeating players from the opposing faction to increase your standing with your demon overlords, which will grant you access to 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 progressing, tackle the Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest, as they have a slight chance of dropping Vermilion, currently the best bow 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 through the Rune Slayer Trello and Discord.