Rune Slayer: Top Pet Tier List Revealed
One of *Rune Slayer*'s coolest features is the ability to tame enemies, turning them into battle pets and even mounts for speedy travel. But with a variety of pets, choosing the best can be tricky. That's why we've created this *Rune Slayer* Best Pet Tier List.
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While all classes can tame pets, Beast Tamer Archers have access to the most powerful options. For optimal pet power, consider playing an Archer Beast Tamer (currently a top-tier subclass). Therefore, we'll provide two tier lists: one for Beast Tamers and one for all other classes.
Rune Slayer Non-Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

All classes can tame these pets, but many aren't very effective. You'll likely want one of the top-tier options.
S-Tier
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Yes | A popular choice; decent attacks, lower HP, but useful in combat. |
![]() | Greatwood Forest (extremely rare) | No food. Interact to claim it. | No | Provides three extra rolls on monster drops—amazing for farming Raid bosses. |
A-Tier
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; great for Magicians and Priests. |
![]() | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Deer Meat | Yes | Top tanking pet; also deals decent damage. |
![]() | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Bass | Yes | Decent pet with a powerful charge attack. |
![]() | Wayshire (Slime Cave) | Slime Chunk | Yes | Can poison enemies but is relatively weak. |
![]() | Wayshire | Oak Log | Yes | A meme-worthy addition. |
B-Tier
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Wayshire | Apple | Yes | Rideable and assists in battle, but should be replaced quickly. |
![]() | Wayshire | Honey | No | Useful primarily for completing the Level 20 Pet taming quest. |
Rune Slayer Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

Beast Tamers have access to additional pets, ranging from incredibly powerful to less effective.
S-Tier
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest | Black Bass | Yes | Extremely powerful; high damage and tankiness. Enables soloing group activities. |
![]() | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Yes | Similar to Baby Spider but much stronger; high damage, but less tanky than Mud Crab. |
A-Tier
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest / Greatwood Swamp | Raw Serpent Meat | Yes | Powerful with fun moves; the rolling attack is a highlight. |
![]() | Pinewood Thickets | Honey | Yes | Good tank with decent attacks. |
![]() | Greatwood Forest | Animal Heart | Yes | Fast attacks and a cool mount. |
B-Tier
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest | Salmon | No | Primarily for aesthetic purposes. |
![]() | Wayshire | Honey | No | Generally not a practical choice. |
There you have it! Happy pet taming in *Rune Slayer*. Need endgame advice? Check out our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.
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