Taming Companions in Rune Slayer
Rune Slayer's standout feature lets players domesticate certain enemies as loyal battle companions and mounts. Since pet capabilities vary significantly, we've created this Definitive Rune Slayer Pet Tier List to help you choose your ideal partner.
Pet Taming Mechanics
While all classes can tame basic pets, Beast Tamer Archers gain exclusive access to superior creatures. Currently the strongest subclass for pet-focused builds, Beast Tamers unlock special companions unavailable to other players. We've prepared separate tier lists accordingly.
Standard Pet Tier List
These universally available pets vary dramatically in effectiveness. Most players ultimately gravitate toward our top-tier recommendations.
Elite Companions (S-Tier)
| Baby Spider | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Mountable | The most popular standard pet offers decent offense despite moderate durability. Its versatility makes it invaluable. |
| Golden Fairy | Greatwood Forest | No food required | Non-mountable | While non-combative, its passive ability grants three additional loot rolls - game-changing for boss farming. |
Strong Options (A-Tier)
| Wolf | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Deer Meat | Mountable | The best defensive pet available to standard classes, offering balanced tanking capabilities. |
| Fairy | Greatwood Forest | No food required | Non-mountable | Provides scaling magic damage bonuses ideal for spellcasters. |
Beast Tamer Exclusive Pets
Specialization unlocks formidable creatures that redefine gameplay possibilities.
Game-Changers (S-Tier)
| Mud Crab | Greatwood Forest | Black Bass | Mountable | An overpowered battle companion capable of soloing group content with its exceptional durability and damage output. |
| Adult Spider | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Mountable | The enhanced version of Baby Spider delivers significantly greater offensive potential. |
For more advanced gameplay advice, explore our Essential Rune Slayer Endgame Guide when approaching maximum level.
