Rune Slayer Beginners Guide - February 2025
Essential tips and mechanics for new adventurers in Rune Slayer. Learn about races, classes, combat, quests, and more to start your journey on the right foot.
Rune Slayer Beginners Guide - February 2025
Welcome to Rune Slayer! 🎮 This guide will help you understand the basic mechanics and provide essential tips to start your adventure. Whether you're choosing your first class or learning about the game's mechanics, we've got you covered.
Getting Started 🎮
Race Selection 🎭
At the start of the game, you'll be randomly assigned a Race. Each race offers unique passive gameplay boosts:
- 🧑 Human
- 🧝♂️ Elf
- 👹 Orc
- 🐱 Ailuran
- 💪 Half-Orc
- 🫧 Slime
- 💀 Dullahan (Rare)
Note: Races can be rerolled using Robux, but the outcome is random.
Class System ⚔️
After race selection, you can choose from six different classes:
- ⚡ Striker
- 🛡️ Warrior
- 🗡️ Thief
- 📿 Priest
- 🏹 Archer
- 🔮 Magician
Don't worry if you're unsatisfied with your choice - you can switch classes later in the game.
Essential Controls 🎯
Movement & Combat 🏃♂️
- Movement: W S A D
- Basic Attack: Left Mouse Button
- Heavy Attack: Right Mouse Button
- Parry: F
- Block: Hold F
- Dash: Q
- Dash Cancel: Q + Right Mouse Button
Actions & Interface 🖱️
- Jump: Spacebar
- Interact: E
- Equip weapon: X
- Sprint: Double tap movement
- Crouch: Left CTRL
- Slide: Sprint + Left CTRL
- Inventory: Tab
- Job Book: J
- Class Info: K
- Menu: M
- Toggle Helmet: P
- Summon Pet: Hold T
Core Gameplay Tips 💡
1. Inventory Management 🎒
- 📦 Craft bags ASAP to expand your inventory space
- 🧺 First craftable bag: Cotton Bag (+10 slots)
- 🗺️ Materials needed:
- Cotton (found north of Wayshire)
- Flax (found south of Wayshire)
- You can equip up to two bags simultaneously
2. Quest System 📜
- ❗ Accept all available quests - they can often be completed simultaneously
- 💬 Look for NPCs with golden question marks
- 🏰 Visit the Adventurer's Guild for additional missions
- 🎁 Quests provide:
- Money
- XP
- Items
- Area guidance
3. Pet System 🐾
Important facts about pets:
- 🦮 Pets can be tamed using their favorite food
- ❤️ When tamed, a red heart appears above their head
- ⏳ Pets don't permanently die - they have a 5-minute cooldown when defeated
- 🏥 Use stable masters to quickly heal your pets
- 🐎 Equip saddles to use pets as mounts for faster travel
4. Combat and PvP ⚔️
- 🎯 PvP has consequences:
- Attacking players increases your bounty
- Higher bounty means more item drops on death
- Regular deaths don't result in item loss
- ⚔️ Practice combat mechanics:
- Master parrying for defense
- Learn dash canceling for mobility
- Combine sprinting and sliding for positioning
5. Crafting and Commerce 🛠️
- 📚 Craft everything at least once to unlock new recipes
- 🏪 Visit merchants regularly to:
- Sell unnecessary items
- Buy crafting materials
- Purchase consumables
- 💎 The in-game shop offers optional items for Robux
6. Group Content 👥
- 🏰 Join a guild for group activities
- 👾 Some bosses are designed for group play
- 🤝 Guild members can help with:
- Difficult quests
- Boss fights
- Trading
- Knowledge sharing
Advanced Tips 🔥
Resource Management 📦
- Clear inventory regularly
- Focus on essential crafting materials
- Save rare items for later use
Progression Path 📈
- Complete tutorial thoroughly
- Focus on early quests
- Gradually take on world bosses
- Explore new areas after defeating bosses
Combat Strategy ⚔️
- Learn enemy patterns
- Master your class abilities
- Practice movement mechanics
- Understand when to engage and when to retreat
Conclusion 🌟
Rune Slayer offers a rich world of adventure with multiple systems to master. Take your time learning the mechanics, join a guild when ready, and most importantly, enjoy your journey as a Rune Slayer. Remember, the game is designed to be both solo-friendly and group-oriented, so play at your own pace and style.
Remember to check our other guides for more specific information about classes, crafting, and advanced mechanics. Good luck on your adventures! 🎮