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Rune Slayer Best Pet Tier List

by Henry Mar 18,2025

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 with a variety of pets available, 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 the strongest companions, choosing Archer Beast Tamer (a top subclass) is recommended. Therefore, we'll present two tier lists: one for Beast Tamers and one for all other classes.

Rune Slayer Non-Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

A Tier list showing all the non Beast Tamer pets in Rune Slayer
Screenshot by TierMaker / Remix by The Escapist

All classes can tame these pets, but many are less useful. You'll likely want one of the top-tier options.

S-Tier

Pet NameLocationFavorite FoodMountableInfo
A Baby Spider from Rune SlayerBaby SpiderSpider CaveMandrake RootYesA popular choice; decent attacks, lower HP, but valuable in combat.
A Golden Fairy from Rune SlayerGolden FairyGreatwood Forest (extremely rare)No food. Interact to claim it.NoNo combat abilities, but grants three extra rolls on monster drops—excellent for farming.

A-Tier

Pet NameLocationFavorite FoodMountableInfo
A Fairy from Rune SlayerFairyGreatwood Forest (Rare)No food. Interact to claim it.NoProvides a 0.4% mana damage buff per player level; ideal for Magicians and Priests.
A Wolf from Rune SlayerWolfPinewood ThicketsRaw Deer MeatYesTop tanking pet for non-Beast Tamers; also deals decent damage.
A Boar from Rune SlayerBoarPinewood ThicketsRaw BassYesSolid pet with a powerful charge attack.
A Slime from Rune SlayerSlime / Black Ooze SlimeWayshire (Slime Cave)Slime ChunkYesOccasional poison effect, but relatively weak.
A Beaver from Rune SlayerBeaverWayshireOak LogYesIncluded for memetic reasons.

B-Tier

Pet NameLocationFavorite FoodMountableInfo
A Deer from Rune SlayerDeerWayshireAppleYesRideable and assists in battle, but should be replaced quickly.
A Bee from Rune SlayerBeeWayshireHoneyNoPrimarily for completing the Level 20 Pet taming quest.

Rune Slayer Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

A Tier List showing all Beast Tamer tamable pets in Rune Slayer
Screenshot by Tier Maker / Remix by The Escapist

Beast Tamers gain access to additional pets, ranging from incredibly powerful to less effective.

S-Tier

Pet NameLocationFavorite FoodMountableInfo
A Mud Crab from Rune SlayerMud CrabGreatwood ForestBlack BassYesExceptional damage and tanking capabilities; enables soloing of group activities.
An Adult Spider from Rune SlayerAdult SpiderSpider CaveMandrake RootYesSimilar to the Baby Spider but significantly stronger; less tanky than the Mud Crab but deals high damage.

A-Tier

Pet NameLocationFavorite FoodMountableInfo
An Alligator from Rune SlayerAlligatorGreatwood Forest / Greatwood SwampRaw Serpent MeatYesPowerful attacks, including a fun rolling attack.
A Bear from Rune SlayerBearPinewood ThicketsHoneyYesGood tank with decent attacks.
A Panther from Rune SlayerPantherGreatwood ForestAnimal HeartYesFast attacks and a cool mount.

B-Tier

Pet NameLocationFavorite FoodMountableInfo
A Serpent from Rune SlayerSerpentGreatwood ForestSalmonNoMostly for aesthetic purposes.
A Giant Bee from Rune SlayerGiant BeeWayshireHoneyNoRarely used by Beast Tamers.

Happy pet taming! For end-game strategies, check out our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.