One of the standout features in *Rune Slayer* is the ability to tame certain enemies, transforming them into valuable battle pets or even mounts for rapid travel across the game world. Not all pets are created equal, which is why we've crafted the **Rune Slayer Best Pet Tier List** to guide you in choosing the perfect companion.
Taming Pets in Rune Slayer
While all classes in *Rune Slayer* have the ability to tame pets, the most extensive range of pets is reserved for Beast Tamer Archers, currently one of the top sub-classes in the game. For this reason, we've compiled two separate tier lists: one for Beast Tamers and another for all other classes.
Rune Slayer Non-Beast Tamer Pet Tier List
Screenshot by TierMaker / Remix by The Escapist. No matter your class, you can tame these pets, though many may not prove very useful. You'll likely end up favoring one of the top-tier options.
S-Tier
| Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
 Baby Spider | Spider Cave | Mandrake Root | Yes | The go-to pet for non-Beast Tamers, offering decent attacks despite its somewhat low HP. It can be a handy ally in combat. |
 Golden Fairy | Greatwood Forest (extremely rare) | No food. Interact to claim it. | No | Although it doesn't fight, the Golden Fairy grants three extra rolls on Monster Drops, 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 | While it can't be used in battle or ridden, it provides a 0.4% mana damage buff per level, ideal for Magicians and Priests. |
 Wolf | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Deer Meat | Yes | The top tanking pet for non-Beast Tamers, with respectable damage output. |
 Boar | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Bass | Yes | A solid pet with a unique charge attack that can be quite useful. |
 Slime / Black Ooze Slime | Wayshire (Slime Cave) | Slime Chunk | Yes | It can poison enemies occasionally, though its overall strength is lacking. |
 Beaver | Wayshire | Oak Log | Yes | Included due to its meme status, the Beaver is more for fun than function. |
B-Tier
| Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
 Deer | Wayshire | Apple | Yes | You can ride and battle with it, but it's best to replace it as soon as possible. |
 Bee | Wayshire | Honey | No | Only worth taming if you need to complete the Level 20 Pet Taming quest quickly. |
Rune Slayer Beast Tamer Pet Tier List
Screenshot by Tier Maker / Remix by The Escapist. As a Beast Tamer, you unlock access to more 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, dealing massive damage and capable of tanking nearly any enemy. It enables soloing many group activities. |
 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 | A strong pet with effective moves, including a fun rolling attack. |
 Bear | Pinewood Thickets | Honey | Yes | A reliable tank with decent offensive capabilities. |
 Panther | Greatwood Forest | Animal Heart | Yes | Known for its swift attacks and stylish appearance when ridden. |
B-Tier
| Pet Name | Location | Favorite Food | Mountable | Info |
 Serpent | Greatwood Forest | Salmon | No | Mainly for aesthetic appeal, if you want to look more menacing. |
 Giant Bee | Wayshire | Honey | No | Rarely seen with Beast Tamers, and for good reason. |
That's the rundown on the best pets in *Rune Slayer*. Enjoy the thrill of taming your ideal companion. If you're nearing the max level and unsure of your next steps, be sure to check out our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.
