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, particularly for MMORPG newcomers. This guide provides essential tips to jumpstart your adventure.

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Here are some crucial early-game insights to streamline your progress.

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. However, attacking players incurs a bounty. The higher your bounty, the more loot you drop upon death. Therefore, avoid attacking unless you have a compelling reason or reliable backup.

Craft Bags Immediately

Inventory and bank space are severely limited. Fortunately, you can craft bags to expand your carrying capacity. The Cotton Bag is your first crafting priority, providing 10 extra slots. Obtain Cotton north of Wayshire and Flax south (be cautious of the southern mobs).

Pets Don't Perish

Contrary to popular belief, your pets don't die permanently. After reaching zero health, they have a 5-minute cooldown before resummation (check this cooldown using the 'T' key). To quickly heal your pet, store and retrieve it at the stable master (using your free slot).

Accept All Quests

The sheer number of quests in Rune Slayer can be overwhelming. They're mostly standard "kill X" tasks, but accepting all available quests (including those from the job board) simplifies progression. Often, multiple quests can be completed simultaneously.

Craft Everything At Least Once

Prioritize crafting necessary items, but also craft anything you can with spare materials. This often unlocks new, more powerful crafting recipes (e.g., unlocking Iron Armor after smelting Iron Ore).

Join a Guild

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

Enjoy your Rune Slayer journey! For further assistance, consult the Rune Slayer Trello and Discord community.