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, there's a steep learning curve, especially for MMORPG newcomers. This guide provides crucial early-game advice to smooth your adventure.

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These are some key insights we wish we'd known from the start.

Avoid Unprovoked PvP

While Rune Slayer's full-loot PvP initially seemed daunting, it's less brutal than expected. Death doesn't result in significant item loss. However, attacking players incurs a bounty. Higher bounties lead to greater item drops upon your death. Therefore, unless you're strategically ganking with friends, avoid initiating player combat.

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 tougher mobs in the south). Craft these bags as soon as possible.

Pet Deaths are Temporary

Contrary to initial assumptions, pet deaths aren't permanent. A five-minute cooldown prevents summoning after a pet reaches zero health. Check this cooldown using the "T" key. After the cooldown, resummon your pet using the "T" key. Bonus: Quickly heal your pet by storing and retrieving it at the stable master (using your free slot).

Accept Every Quest

Rune Slayer features numerous, often forgettable, "kill X" quests. To streamline your progression, accept every quest you encounter, including those from the job board. Completing multiple quests concurrently is often more efficient, and you might be surprised by how many you accumulate.

Craft Everything (At Least Once)

Prioritize crafting necessary items, but utilize spare materials to experiment. Initial crafting often unlocks more advanced recipes. For example, smelting Iron Ore might unlock new Iron Armor crafting options. Don't hoard materials; craft liberally.

Join a Guild

While Rune Slayer is solo-friendly, tougher enemies necessitate group play. Guilds are the easiest way to find groups, particularly for high-health bosses. Seek a guild through general chat or the official Rune Slayer Discord server.

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