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Best Archer Build in Rune Slayer

Author : Joseph
Mar 16,2025

Dominate the battlefield as an Archer in Rune Slayer—a class renowned for its devastating power. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to reach peak performance and become a sharpshooting legend. 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

Veteran archers can skip ahead, but newcomers should pay attention. Archers excel at ranged combat; maintain a safe distance and unleash a barrage of arrows. While their damage output is phenomenal, their survivability isn't. Therefore, strategic positioning is key.

A character creation screen for the Archer in Rune Slayer
Screenshot by Rune Slayer Unofficial Trello

Archers utilize Medium armor—offering more protection than Light, but less than Heavy. Unlike classes with protective spells or heavier armor, Archers depend on allies and, crucially, their pets, to absorb damage. Tamed pets are essential for Archer survival and effectiveness.

While initial pet choices are limited, Archers gain access to a wider variety of powerful pets later in the game, solidifying their position as one of the game's strongest classes.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At level 30, choose your subclass. Archers can specialize as a Sharpshooter or a Beast Tamer. Always choose Beast Tamer.

A Mud Crab from Rune Slayer
Screenshot by The Escapist

While the Sharpshooter's multiple arrows might seem appealing, the Beast Tamer subclass offers the superior Alpha Predator passive ability. This unlocks access to pets unavailable to other classes, including Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and the incredibly powerful Mud Crabs. This makes Beast Tamers incredibly resilient and capable of soloing content typically reserved for groups.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Let's outline the best armor and weapons for early and late-game Archer builds.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

A Rune Slayer player is standing facing the camera while an Elder Treant is behind him
Screenshot by Rune Slayer Unofficial Trello

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

Armor NameStatsRequirements
Elder MaskArmor: 235
+5 Spirit
+10 Agility
2x Elder Greatwood
2x Ashwood Log
Elder ChestArmor: 470
+10 Spirit
+20 Agility
1 x Elder Vine
3 x Elder Greatwood
2 x Demon Hide
Elder BootsArmor: 235
+5 Spirit
+10 Agility
2x Elder Greatwood
2 x Demon Hide
Thieves Ring+10 AgilityBuy from Schoen The Mage for 5 Silver in Wayshire
Elder Ring+10% Health RegenerationDrops from Elder Treant
Rat CapeArmor: 35
+12 Agility
+2% Crit Chance
15x Rat Skin
4x Medium Leather

Craft the Elder set using materials obtained from the Elder Treant raid boss. Form a group or guild for a smoother experience.

Weapon NameStatsRequirements
Troll Tusk BowPhysical 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

The Demon Sect spawn location in Rune Slayer
Screenshot by The Escapist

For optimal late-game performance, join the Demon Sect, engage in PvP combat against the opposing faction, and accumulate standing to acquire the Stalker armor set. Save significant gold for additional purchases.

Armor NameStatsRequirements
Stalker HoodArmor: 225
+9 Agility
+2 Stamina
+3% Physical Pierce
Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster
5 Gold
Demon Sect: Infernal Marchal (12)
Stalker VestArmor: 450
+18 Agility
+4 Stamina
+2% Crit Chance
Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster
10 Gold
Demon Sect: Blight Marshal (13)
Stalker BootsArmor: 225
+9 Agility
+2 Stamina
+6% Buff Duration
Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster
5 Gold
Demon Sect: Doombringer (11)
Thieves Ring+10 AgilityBuy from Schoen The Mage for 5 Silver in Wayshire
Vampire Ring+10% Health RegenerationDrops from Elder Treant
Rat CapeArmor: 35
+12 Agility
+2% Crit Chance
15x Rat Skin
4x Medium Leather
Amphitheres enemy is flying in Rune Slayer
Screenshot by The Escapist

Simultaneously, hunt Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest for a chance to obtain Vermilion, the game's most potent bow.

Weapon NameStatsRequirements
VermilionPhysical 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 this build and conquer Rune Slayer. For advanced endgame strategies, consult our Essential Rune Slayer Endgame Tips. Stay updated with the official Rune Slayer Trello and Discord.

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