Top Pets for Rune Slayer: A Tier List

If you're diving into the world of Rune Slayer, one of its most captivating features is the ability to tame enemies and turn them into loyal battle pets—or even mounts. This isn’t just about adding a cute companion to your journey; these pets can significantly enhance your gameplay. Whether you're a Beast Tamer or another class, you'll find plenty of options to suit your style.

Not all pets are created equal, though. That’s why we’ve compiled this comprehensive Rune Slayer Pet Tier List to help you decide which creatures deserve a spot by your side. We’ve separated the list into two categories: one for Beast Tamers, who have access to a wider range of powerful pets, and one for all other classes.

Non-Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

Even if you’re not a Beast Tamer, you still have access to several pets. While many of these aren’t particularly strong, a few stand out as must-haves.

S-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Baby Spider	Spider Cave	Mandrake Root	Yes	A solid choice for non-Beast Tamers. Decent damage output and mobility, making it a reliable ally in combat.
Golden Fairy	Greatwood Forest (extremely rare)	No food. Interact to claim it.	No	Though you can’t fight alongside it, the Golden Fairy grants three extra rolls on Monster Drops, which is 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	Although it can’t be ridden or used in combat, the Fairy provides a 0.4% mana damage buff per level, making it ideal for Magicians and Priests.
Wolf	Pinewood Thickets	Raw Deer Meat	Yes	A great tanking pet with decent damage output. Its mountability adds versatility to your playstyle.
Boar	Pinewood Thickets	Raw Bass	Yes	Another solid option with a unique charge attack. Perfect for players who enjoy crowd control.
Slime / Black Ooze Slime	Wayshire (Slime Cave)	Slime Chunk	Yes	While weak overall, its occasional poison effect can be surprisingly effective against certain enemies.
Beaver	Wayshire	Oak Log	Yes	A quirky choice thanks to its meme-worthy reputation. It’s mostly for fun rather than practicality.

B-Tier

**Pet Name**	**Location**	**Favorite Food**	**Mountable**	**Info**
Deer	Wayshire	Apple	Yes	Decent as both a mount and a battle pet, but its usefulness diminishes quickly as you progress.
Bee	Wayshire	Honey	No	Tame this pet only if you’re aiming to complete the Level 20 Pet taming quest.

Beast Tamer Pet Tier List

As a Beast Tamer, you gain access to some of the most powerful pets in the game. These creatures can truly elevate your gameplay