The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Rune Slayer

Mastering Rune Slayer: Essential Tips for New Players

After a long wait and two delayed launches, Rune Slayer is finally here, and it's fantastic! While incredibly fun, the game has a steep learning curve, especially for MMORPG newcomers. This guide offers crucial early-game advice to smooth your adventure.

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These are some of the things we wish we knew when we got started with our journey that would have made things a lot easier.

Avoid Unprovoked Player Attacks

While Rune Slayer features full-loot PvP, it's not as brutal as it sounds. Death doesn't result in item loss, regardless of the killer. However, attacking players incurs a bounty. The higher the bounty, the more loot you drop upon death. Therefore, avoid attacking unless strategically advantageous or with group support.

Craft Bags Immediately

Inventory and bank space are severely limited. Fortunately, you can craft bags. The Cotton Bag, providing 10 extra slots, is your priority. Source Cotton north of Wayshire and Flax south (beware of stronger mobs in the south). Craft these immediately.

Pets Don't Perish Permanently

Contrary to initial impressions, slain pets don't die. They have a 5-minute summoning cooldown. Check this cooldown using the 'T' key. After the cooldown, resummon your pet using 'T'. To quickly heal your pet, store and retrieve it at the stable master (you have one free slot).

Accept Every Quest

The sheer number of quests in Rune Slayer can be overwhelming. Most are non-repeatable, simple "kill X" tasks. To streamline progression, accept every quest you encounter, including those from the job board. Often, quests can be combined, improving efficiency.

Craft Everything At Least Once

Prioritize crafting necessary items, but also craft anything possible with spare materials. Initial crafting often unlocks more advanced crafting options. For example, smelting Iron Ore may unlock new Iron Armor recipes.

Join a Guild

While Rune Slayer is solo-friendly, tougher enemies require group coordination. Guilds are the easiest way to find groups for challenging encounters. Use general chat or the official Rune Slayer Discord to find a guild.

Enjoy Rune Slayer! Consult the official Rune Slayer Trello and Discord for further assistance.