Top Pets for Rune Slayer: Tier List

One of the standout features in *Rune Slayer* is the unique ability to tame and utilize enemies as battle pets. Not only can these creatures assist in combat, but some can also be mounted for swift travel across the game's expansive world. With such variety in pets, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. That's why we've created the **Rune Slayer Best Pet Tier List** to help you navigate your options.

Taming Pets in Rune Slayer

In *Rune Slayer*, every class can tame pets, but the Archer subclass known as Beast Tamer has access to the most diverse selection. If you're aiming to harness the power of the strongest pets, choosing to play as a Beast Tamer Archer is your best bet. This subclass is currently among the top in the game. To cater to all players, we've compiled two tier lists: one for Beast Tamers and another for all other classes.

Rune Slayer Non-Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

S-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Baby Spider	Spider Cave	Mandrake Root	Yes	The go-to pet for non-Beast Tamers. It offers decent attacks, though its health is somewhat low. It can be a valuable ally in combat.
Golden Fairy	Greatwood Forest (extremely rare)	No food. Interact to claim it.	No	Although it doesn't participate in combat, the Golden Fairy enhances your loot with three extra rolls on Monster Drops, making it invaluable for Raid boss farming.

A-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Fairy	Greatwood Forest (Rare)	No food. Interact to claim it.	No	While it doesn't fight or serve as a mount, the Fairy provides a 0.4% mana damage buff per level, which is ideal for Magicians and Priests.
Wolf	Pinewood Thickets	Raw Deer Meat	Yes	The top tanking pet for non-Beast Tamers, with the added benefit of decent damage output.
Boar	Pinewood Thickets	Raw Bass	Yes	A solid choice with a distinctive charge attack, making it a reliable pet for combat.
Slime / Black Ooze Slime	Wayshire (Slime Cave)	Slime Chunk	Yes	Capable of poisoning enemies occasionally, though it's not particularly strong in battle.
Beaver	Wayshire	Oak Log	Yes	Included for its meme-worthy status, making it a fun but not necessarily strategic choice.

B-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Deer	Wayshire	Apple	Yes	You can ride it and it will assist in battle, but it's recommended to upgrade to a better pet as soon as possible.
Bee	Wayshire	Honey	No	Best used to quickly complete the Level 20 Pet taming quest, but not much else.

Rune Slayer Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

S-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Mud Crab	Greatwood Forest	Black Bass	Yes	A game-changer with high damage output and exceptional tanking capabilities, enabling soloing of many group activities.
Adult Spider	Spider Cave	Mandrake Root	Yes	A more potent version of the Baby Spider, delivering significant damage but less tanky than the Mud Crab.

A-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Alligator	Greatwood Forest / Greatwood Swamp	Raw Serpent Meat	Yes	A formidable pet with powerful moves, including a visually impressive rolling attack.
Bear	Pinewood Thickets	Honey	Yes	A robust tank with decent offensive capabilities, making it a versatile choice.
Panther	Greatwood Forest	Animal Heart	Yes	Known for its swift attacks and stylish appearance when ridden, enhancing your mobility and combat effectiveness.

B-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Serpent	Greatwood Forest	Salmon	No	More of a cosmetic choice for those wanting to appear more menacing, rather than a combat asset.
Giant Bee	Wayshire	Honey	No	Rarely chosen by Beast Tamers, likely due to its limited utility in battle.

That's everything you need to know about taming the perfect pet in *Rune Slayer*. Enjoy exploring the game's pet system and optimizing your gameplay. As you approach the max level, be sure to check out our *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips for more advanced strategies.