One of the coolest things about *Rune Slayer* is the ability to tame and befriend some of your enemies. These creatures become more than just battle companions; you can even ride them for lightning-fast travel! But with a variety of pets to choose from, knowing which ones are truly the best can be tricky. That's why we've created this definitive *Rune Slayer* Best Pet Tier List.
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While every class can tame pets, Beast Tamer Archers have a significant advantage, gaining access to the vast majority of available pets. If you're aiming for the strongest companions, the Archer Beast Tamer subclass (currently one of the game's best) is the way to go. Therefore, we'll present two tier lists: one for Beast Tamers and one for all other classes.
Regardless of your class, you can tame these pets. However, many aren't particularly useful, making the top-tier options much more desirable.
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Yes | A popular choice for non-Beast Tamers. Offers decent attacks, though HP is somewhat low, making it a valuable addition to any fight. |
![]() | Greatwood Forest (extremely rare) | No food. Interact to claim it. | No | While not a fighter, the Golden Fairy grants three extra rolls on Monster Drops, a huge boon for farming, especially Raid bosses. |
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest (Rare) | No food. Interact to claim it. | No | Provides a 0.4% mana damage buff per player level, excellent for Magicians and Priests. |
![]() | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Deer Meat | Yes | The best tank for non-Beast Tamers, also dealing respectable damage. |
![]() | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Bass | Yes | A solid pet with a fun charge attack. |
![]() | Wayshire (Slime Cave) | Slime Chunk | Yes | Can inflict poison, but relatively weak overall. |
![]() | Wayshire | Oak Log | Yes | Included for its memetic value. |
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Wayshire | Apple | Yes | Rideable and assists in battle, but should be replaced as soon as possible. |
![]() | Wayshire | Honey | No | Primarily useful for completing the Level 20 Pet taming quest. |
Beast Tamers gain access to several additional pets, ranging from incredibly powerful to less impressive options.
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest | Black Bass | Yes | A game-changer, dealing massive damage and boasting exceptional tanking capabilities. Enables soloing many group activities. |
![]() | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Yes | Similar to the Baby Spider but significantly stronger. While not as tanky as the Mud Crab, it delivers substantial damage. |
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest / Greatwood Swamp | Raw Serpent Meat | Yes | Powerful with effective moves; its rolling attack is particularly entertaining. |
![]() | Pinewood Thickets | Honey | Yes | A strong tank with decent offensive capabilities. |
![]() | Greatwood Forest | Animal Heart | Yes | Executes swift attacks and looks stylish while mounted. |
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest | Salmon | No | A purely cosmetic choice for those who prefer a sinister look. |
![]() | Wayshire | Honey | No | Rarely seen with Beast Tamers due to its low effectiveness. |
And there you have it! Happy pet taming in *Rune Slayer*! Approaching max level and unsure of your next steps? Check out our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.