One of *Rune Slayer*'s coolest features is the ability to tame enemies, turning them into battle pets and even mounts for high-speed travel. But not all pets are created equal, so we've crafted this definitive *Rune Slayer* Best Pet Tier List.
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While all classes can tame pets, Beast Tamer Archers have access to the vast majority. For peak pet power, choose the Archer Beast Tamer subclass (currently one of the game's best). Therefore, we've created two lists: one for Beast Tamers and one for everyone else.
Rune Slayer Non-Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

All classes can tame these pets, but many are less useful. You'll likely gravitate towards the top tiers.
S-Tier
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Yes | A popular choice; decent attacks, lower HP, but helpful in combat. |
![]() | Greatwood Forest (extremely rare) | No food. Interact to claim. | No | No combat role, but grants three extra Monster Drop rolls—amazing for farming Raid bosses. |
A-Tier
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest (Rare) | No food. Interact to claim. | 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 for non-Beast Tamers; also deals decent damage. |
![]() | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Bass | Yes | Solid pet with a cool charge attack. |
![]() | Wayshire (Slime Cave) | Slime Chunk | Yes | Occasional poison effect, but 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 | Primarily for completing the Level 20 Pet taming quest. |
Rune Slayer Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

Beast Tamers gain access to several additional pets, ranging from incredibly powerful to less impactful.
S-Tier
Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
![]() | Greatwood Forest | Black Bass | Yes | A game-changer; high damage and tankiness, enabling soloing of group content. |
![]() | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Yes | More powerful than the Baby Spider, but less tanky; still deals significant damage. |
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 and 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 | Mostly for aesthetic purposes. |
![]() | Wayshire | Honey | No | Rarely seen with Beast Tamers. |
There you have it! Happy pet taming in *Rune Slayer*. Need endgame guidance? Check out our Essential *Rune Slayer* Endgame Tips.