Top Pets for Rune Slayer: Tier List

One of the most distinctive features of *Rune Slayer* is the ability to tame certain enemies, turning them into battle pets or even mounts for high-speed travel. Each pet offers unique abilities and benefits, making your choice of companion crucial. To help you make the best decision, we've created the **Rune Slayer Best Pet Tier List**.

Taming Pets in Rune Slayer

While **every class** in the game can **tame pets**, the **Beast Tamer Archers** have access to the most diverse selection. If you're aiming to harness the power of the strongest pets, becoming an Archer Beast Tamer—one of the game's top sub-classes—is essential. Therefore, we've compiled two tier lists: **one for Beast Tamers** and **one for everyone else**.

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, offering decent attacks despite its somewhat low HP. It's a reliable ally in combat.
Golden Fairy	Greatwood Forest (extremely rare)	No food. Interact to claim it.	No	Although it doesn't fight, the Golden Fairy boosts your Monster Drops with three extra rolls, 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 not usable in battle or as a mount, it provides a 0.4% mana damage buff per level, ideal for Magicians and Priests.
Wolf	Pinewood Thickets	Raw Deer Meat	Yes	The top tanking pet for non-Beast Tamers, also delivering solid damage in combat.
Boar	Pinewood Thickets	Raw Bass	Yes	A solid choice with a unique charge attack, making it a versatile pet.
Slime / Black Ooze Slime	Wayshire (Slime Cave)	Slime Chunk	Yes	Capable of poisoning enemies, though its overall strength is limited.
Beaver	Wayshire	Oak Log	Yes	Included due to its meme status, adding a fun element to your pet collection.

B-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Deer	Wayshire	Apple	Yes	While it can be ridden and assist in battle, it's advisable to upgrade to a stronger pet as soon as possible.
Bee	Wayshire	Honey	No	Best tamed for quickly completing the Level 20 Pet taming quest.

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 tanking capabilities, enabling soloing of many group activities.
Adult Spider	Spider Cave	Mandrake Root	Yes	More powerful than the Baby Spider, though less tanky than the Mud Crab, it still delivers significant damage.

A-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Alligator	Greatwood Forest / Greatwood Swamp	Raw Serpent Meat	Yes	A formidable pet with strong moves, including an entertaining rolling attack.
Bear	Pinewood Thickets	Honey	Yes	A reliable 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.

B-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Serpent	Greatwood Forest	Salmon	No	Mainly for those who want to add a sinister touch to their pet collection.
Giant Bee	Wayshire	Honey	No	Rarely seen among Beast Tamers, likely due to its limited utility.

That's the complete rundown on the best pets to tame in *Rune Slayer*. Enjoy selecting and training your ideal companion. As you approach the maximum level, don't forget to check out our **Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips** for further guidance.