The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Rune Slayer

Mastering Rune Slayer: Essential Tips for Beginners

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. Fear not, this guide provides essential tips to jumpstart your adventure.

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These are some early-game insights that would have saved us considerable time and frustration.

Avoid Unprovoked PvP

While Rune Slayer's full-loot PvP initially caused concern, it's less brutal than expected. 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 backed by a group.

Craft Bags Immediately

Inventory and bank space are severely limited. Fortunately, crafting bags expands capacity. The initial Cotton Bag provides 10 extra slots. Gather Cotton north of Wayshire and Flax south (beware of stronger mobs in the south) to craft these essential items promptly.

Pet Deaths are Temporary

Contrary to popular belief, pets don't die permanently. After reaching zero health, they're unavailable for 5 minutes (check the cooldown using the 'T' key). After this cooldown, simply use 'T' to resummon them. Bonus: Quickly heal your pet by storing and retrieving it at the stable master (you have one free slot).

Accept Every Quest

Rune Slayer features numerous, often forgettable, "kill X" quests. To streamline progression, accept every quest offered, including those from the job board. This often allows for efficient quest chaining.

Craft Everything at Least Once

Prioritize crafting necessary items. However, use excess materials to experiment with other crafts. Initial crafting often unlocks more advanced recipes. For example, smelting Iron Ore unlocked new Iron Armor crafting options.

Join a Guild

While Rune Slayer is solo-friendly, tougher enemies necessitate group play. 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 suitable guild.

Enjoy your Rune Slayer journey! Consult the official Rune Slayer Trello and Discord for additional resources.