The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Rune Slayer

After two failed launches and months of anticipation, Rune Slayer has arrived, and it's fantastic! While incredibly fun, the game has a steep learning curve, especially for newcomers to MMORPGs. Fear not, aspiring Rune Slayers! This guide will help you conquer the challenges ahead.

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Here are some crucial tips we wish we'd known earlier:

Don't Randomly Attack Other Players

Initially, Rune Slayer's full-loot PvP caused concern. However, death isn't as punishing as you might think. You lose nothing upon death, even if killed by another player—you simply respawn and continue your adventure. The catch? Attacking players earns you a bounty. The more kills, the larger your bounty, and the more loot you drop upon your own demise. Essentially, full-loot PvP is self-inflicted. Unless you're intentionally seeking a high-stakes battle (or have a group for backup), avoid attacking other players.

Craft Bags Immediately

You'll quickly discover your inventory and bank space are severely limited. While 50 slots might seem ample, they fill up rapidly. Fortunately, you can craft bags! Equip up to two at once, starting with the Cotton Bag. Find Cotton north of Wayshire and Flax south (be cautious of the southern mobs). Each Cotton Bag adds 10 valuable slots—craft these ASAP!

Your Pets Don't Actually Die

Many players mistakenly believe their pets perish when their health reaches zero. This is false. A downed pet simply becomes unavailable for five minutes. Check the cooldown by pressing T. After the five minutes, resummon your pet using the same keybind. Bonus tip: Quickly heal your pet by storing and retrieving it at the Stable Master (you have one free slot).

Accept Every Quest

Rune Slayer boasts a plethora of quests, mostly unremarkable "kill X" tasks. To streamline your progress, accept every quest you encounter, including those from the job board. Often, you'll find quests conveniently combine, making for more efficient gameplay.

Craft Everything at Least Once

While prioritizing necessary crafts is essential, use any spare materials to experiment. Crafting unlocks new, often more powerful, crafting options. We unexpectedly unlocked superior Iron Armor after smelting our first Iron Ore. Don't hoard materials—craft liberally!

Join a Guild

Rune Slayer is solo-friendly, but later encounters require teamwork. Several high-health enemies are designed for group combat. The easiest way to find a group? Join a guild! Shout in general chat or use the official Rune Slayer Discord server to find like-minded adventurers.

That's it! Enjoy Rune Slayer! For further assistance, consult the Rune Slayer Trello and Discord server.