"Top Archer Build Strategies for Rune Slayer"

If you're playing as an Archer in Rune Slayer, congratulations—you've chosen one of the game's most formidable classes. To help you maximize your potential as a sharpshooting adventurer, we've crafted this comprehensive guide to 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, but if you're new to the class, this is for you. 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're not built to withstand it.

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Archers don medium armor, which offers more protection than light armor but less than heavy armor. Unlike magicians or priests who wear light armor and have protective spells, Archers don't have such defenses. Instead, they 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 a variety of unique pets, making you one of the most powerful classes in Rune Slayer.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, all classes in Rune Slayer choose a subclass. For Archers, you can specialize as either a Sharpshooter or a Beast Tamer. Choose Beast Tamer as soon as you reach Level 30.

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Currently, there's no compelling reason to opt for the Sharpshooter subclass. Although the idea of firing multiple arrows at once is appealing, you'd miss out on the Beast Tamer's key advantage: the Alpha Predator passive ability. This skill lets you tame beasts that no other class can, such as Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and notably, Mud Crabs. With stronger pets, Beast Tamers are so resilient and powerful that they can even tackle many group activities solo.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Here, we'll detail the best armor and weapons for both early and late endgame Archer builds in Rune Slayer.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

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As you approach max level, the Elder set is a great starting point for your Archer, complemented by a few other essential items. The best early weapon 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 let its size intimidate you—join a group or a Discord guild and take on the giant tree. As an Archer, you'll find dealing damage and surviving manageable, especially with a strong Beast Tamer pet.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

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Once you reach max level and aim to optimize your Archer, join the Demon Sect. Start 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 up a significant amount of money. The rest of your gear is relatively easy to obtain.

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While working on your standing, also take on those pesky bird enemies in Greatwood Forest—the Amphitheres. They have a small chance of dropping Vermilion, the best bow currently available in Rune Slayer.

That's everything you need to know to excel as an Archer in Rune Slayer. For more endgame advice, 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.