Dominate the battlefield as a Rune Slayer Archer—one of the game's most powerful classes! This guide will help you build the ultimate sharpshooting adventurer. Let's dive into 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
New to the Archer class? Your key to success is maintaining a safe distance from enemies. While Archers deal incredible damage, they're vulnerable up close. Keep your distance and let your arrows do the talking!
Archers wear Medium armor, offering more protection than Light armor but less than Heavy. Unlike classes with protective spells, Archers rely on strategic positioning and, most importantly, their pets to mitigate damage. Tamed pets are essential for survival and success.
While your early pet options are limited, the Archer's ability to tame powerful creatures unavailable to other classes makes them a formidable force later in the game.
How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer
At level 30, choose your subclass: Sharpshooter or Beast Tamer. Without hesitation, select Beast Tamer. The Sharpshooter subclass, while offering multiple arrows, pales in comparison to the Beast Tamer's Alpha Predator passive ability.
Alpha Predator unlocks access to powerful pets like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and especially Mud Crabs—pets that significantly enhance survivability and damage output. Beast Tamers are so powerful, they can even solo many group activities.
Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer
Here's a breakdown of the best 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, crafted from Elder Treant raid boss materials, is excellent. Team up for this raid—it's much easier with a group! The Troll Tusk Bow (a Hill Troll drop) is a great early weapon.
| Armor Name | Stats | Requirements |
| Elder Mask | Armor: 235 +5 Spirit +10 Agility | 2x Elder Greatwood 2x Ashwood Log |
| Elder Chest | Armor: 470 +10 Spirit +20 Agility | 1 x Elder Vine 3 x Elder Greatwood 2 x Demon Hide |
| Elder Boots | Armor: 235 +5 Spirit +10 Agility | 2x Elder Greatwood 2x Demon Hide |
| Thieves Ring | +10 Agility | Buy from Schoen The Mage for 5 Silver in Wayshire |
| Elder Ring | +10% Health Regeneration | Drops from Elder Treant |
| Rat Cape | Armor: 35 +12 Agility +2% Crit Chance | 15x Rat Skin 4x Medium Leather |
| Weapon Name | Stats | Requirements |
| Troll Tusk Bow | Physical Damage: 12 +12 Agility +1 Stamina +5% Physical Pierce | A random loot drop from the Hill Troll |
Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers
For max-level power, join the Demon Sect. PvP against the opposing faction to earn standing and purchase the Stalker armor set. Save up a significant amount of gold!
| Armor Name | Stats | Requirements |
| Stallker Hood | Armor: 225 +9 Agility +2 Stamina +3% Physical Pierce | Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 5 Gold Demon Sect: Infernal Marchal (12) |
| Stalker Vest | Armor: 450 +18 Agility +4 Stamina +2% Crit Chance | Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 10 Gold Demon Sect: Blight Marshal (13) |
| Stalker Boots | Armor: 225 +9 Agility +2 Stamina +6% Buff Duration | Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 5 Gold Demon Sect: Doombringer (11) |
| Thieves Ring | +10 Agility | Buy from Schoen The Mage for 5 Silver in Wayshire |
| Vampire Ring | +10% Health Regeneration | Drops from Elder Treant |
| Rat Cape | Armor: 35 +12 Agility +2% Crit Chance | 15x Rat Skin 4x Medium Leather |
Hunt Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest for a chance to obtain Vermilion, the best bow in the game.
| Weapon Name | Stats | Requirements |
| Vermilion | Physical Damage: 13 +8 Spirit +26 Agility +2% Crit Chance On Crit hits, unleash a storm of fire arrows that damage a small radius around your target. | A random loot drop from the Amphitheres |
Master these builds and conquer Rune Slayer! For more endgame strategies, check out our Essential Rune Slayer Endgame Tips. Stay updated via the Rune Slayer Trello and Discord.
