"Top Pets for Rune Slayer: Tier List"

One of the standout features in *Rune Slayer* is the ability to tame certain enemies, transforming them into battle pets or mounts for swift travel. This unique mechanic adds a thrilling layer to the gameplay, allowing players to harness the power of these creatures. To help you make the most of this feature, we've crafted the **Rune Slayer Best Pet Tier List**.

Taming Pets in Rune Slayer

While **every class** in *Rune Slayer* can tame pets, **only Beast Tamer Archers have access to the majority of them**. If you're aiming to have the most powerful pets at your side, becoming an Archer Beast Tamer is essential—this sub-class is currently among the best in the game. Consequently, we've created two tier lists: **one for Beast Tamers** and **another for all other classes**.

Rune Slayer Non-Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

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No matter your class, you can tame these pets. However, many aren't particularly useful, so you'll likely want to focus on those at the top of the tier list.

S-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Baby Spider	Spider Cave	Mandrake Root	Yes	The go-to pet for non-Beast Tamers. It offers decent attacks and, despite its low HP, proves useful in combat.
Golden Fairy	Greatwood Forest (extremely rare)	No food. Interact to claim it.	No	Although it doesn't engage in combat, the Golden Fairy boosts your Monster Drop rolls by three, making it invaluable for farming Raid bosses.

A-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Fairy	Greatwood Forest (Rare)	No food. Interact to claim it.	No	Not usable in battle or as a mount, but it provides a 0.4% mana damage buff per level, making it ideal for Magicians and Priests.
Wolf	Pinewood Thickets	Raw Deer Meat	Yes	The top choice for tanking among non-Beast Tamers. It also delivers solid damage.
Boar	Pinewood Thickets	Raw Bass	Yes	A solid choice with a distinctive charge attack.
Slime / Black Ooze Slime	Wayshire (Slime Cave)	Slime Chunk	Yes	Can occasionally poison foes, though it's generally weak.
Beaver	Wayshire	Oak Log	Yes	Included here due to its iconic meme status.

B-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Deer	Wayshire	Apple	Yes	You can ride it and it aids in combat, but consider upgrading as soon as possible.
Bee	Wayshire	Honey	No	Only worth taming if you're rushing to complete the Level 20 Pet Taming quest.

Rune Slayer Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

Screenshot by Tier Maker / Remix by The Escapist

As a Beast Tamer, you gain access to an expanded roster of pets, some of which are exceptionally powerful.

S-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Mud Crab	Greatwood Forest	Black Bass	Yes	A game-changer that deals massive damage and can tank almost any enemy, enabling solo activities typically requiring a group.
Adult Spider	Spider Cave	Mandrake Root	Yes	More powerful than the Baby Spider, though less tanky than the Mud Crab, it still delivers significant damage.

A-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Alligator	Greatwood Forest / Greatwood Swamp	Raw Serpent Meat	Yes	Powerful with entertaining rolling attacks.
Bear	Pinewood Thickets	Honey	Yes	A robust tank with decent offensive capabilities.
Panther	Greatwood Forest	Animal Heart	Yes	Offers quick attacks and looks stylish when ridden.

B-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Serpent	Greatwood Forest	Salmon	No	Tame it if you want to look more sinister, but it's not very effective in combat.
Giant Bee	Wayshire	Honey	No	Rarely seen with Beast Tamers, and for good reason—it's not very useful.

That concludes our guide to taming the perfect pet in *Rune Slayer*. As you approach the max level and need direction, don't forget to check out our **Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips**.