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 provides crucial early-game advice to smooth your adventure.

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These tips would have saved us considerable frustration early on.

Avoid Unprovoked PvP

While Rune Slayer's full-loot PvP initially caused concern, it's less brutal than anticipated. Death doesn't result in item loss, regardless of the killer. However, attacking players incurs a bounty. Higher bounties mean greater item loss upon your 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. Obtain Cotton north of Wayshire and Flax south (be cautious of southern mobs). Craft these bags as soon as possible.

Pet Deaths are Temporary

Contrary to initial assumptions, pet death isn't permanent. A five-minute cooldown prevents summoning after a pet reaches zero health. Check the cooldown using the 'T' key. After the cooldown, resummon your pet using 'T'. Bonus: Quickly heal pets by storing and retrieving them at the Stable Master (one free slot available).

Accept All Quests

Rune Slayer features numerous non-repeatable, forgettable quests, typically "kill X" tasks. Simplify this by accepting every available quest, including those from the job board. Often, multiple quests can be completed simultaneously.

Craft Everything at Least Once

Prioritize crafting necessary items, but utilize spare materials to craft anything you can. Initial crafting often unlocks new, superior crafting recipes. For example, smelting Iron Ore unlocked new Iron Armor recipes.

Join a Guild

While Rune Slayer is solo-friendly, tougher enemies require group effort. Guilds are the easiest way to find groups, especially for challenging high-health bosses. Utilize general chat or the official Rune Slayer Discord to find a guild.

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