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Wilderness Pet Taming Guide in Rune Slayer (March 2025)

Discover all tameable creatures in the Wilderness region of Rune Slayer, including rare pets like Slimes and Giant Bees. Complete guide with locations and taming items.

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Wilderness Pet Taming Guide in Rune Slayer (March 2025)

Wilderness Pet Taming Guide in Rune Slayer (March 2025)

The Wilderness region in Rune Slayer holds many unique tameable creatures. Before diving into the specific pets, let's review the basic taming mechanics:

  1. Hit the creature once with M1 to initiate taming
  2. Use the required food item immediately after
  3. Wait for the heart icon to grow fully

This guide focuses specifically on pets found in the Wilderness area, complementing our comprehensive pet taming guide.

Wilderness Exclusive Pets

Here's a complete table of all tameable creatures found in the Wilderness region:

PetRequired ItemLocationSpecial Requirements
SlimeSlime ChunkSlime FieldsNone
MandrakeLumishroomKing Mandrake's DenFound near walls
DeerAppleEastern WildernessNone
BeeHoneyForest AreasFound near beehives
Giant BeeHoneyForest AreasRequires Archer/Beast Tamer
Black Ooze SlimeBlack Ooze ChunkDark SwampNone
BeaverOak LogRiver BanksNeed axe to harvest logs

Item Gathering Guide

To successfully tame these creatures, you'll need to gather specific items:

Natural Resources

  • Apple: Can be harvested from apple trees in the Eastern Wilderness
  • Honey: Found in beehives on specific trees (marked with golden glow)
  • Oak Log: Obtained by cutting any oak tree with an axe
  • Lumishroom: Grows along the walls in King Mandrake's Den

Monster Drops

  • Slime Chunk: Dropped by regular slimes
  • Black Ooze Chunk: Dropped by black ooze slimes

For more information about resource gathering, check our crafting guide.

Location Tips

Each pet can be found in specific areas of the Wilderness:

  1. Slime Fields

    • Located in the northwestern part of Wilderness
    • Best time to hunt: Daytime
    • Look for green patches on the ground
  2. King Mandrake's Den

    • Southeastern corner of Wilderness
    • Contains Lumishrooms along walls
    • Beware of hostile mandrakes
  3. Forest Areas (Bees)

    • Look for trees with beehives
    • Golden particle effects indicate honey presence
    • Giant Bees spawn near regular bee clusters
  4. Dark Swamp

    • Found in the southwestern Wilderness
    • Home to Black Ooze Slimes
    • Bring light source for better visibility

Class Requirements

Most Wilderness pets can be tamed by any class, but there are exceptions:

  • Giant Bee: Requires either

For more details about classes and specializations, visit our class tier list.

Pet Comparison

Each Wilderness pet offers unique advantages:

PetMovement SpeedCombat AbilitySpecial Feature
SlimeSlowLowCan bounce high
Giant BeeVery FastMediumCan fly
BeaverMediumLowCan swim fast
Black Ooze SlimeSlowHighPoison resistance
DeerFastLowBest starter mount

Tips and Tricks

  1. Slime Taming

    • Wait for slimes to split before collecting chunks
    • Smaller slimes drop chunks more frequently
  2. Bee Taming

    • Approach hives during daytime
    • Stand still when bees are nearby
    • Use honey from the same hive for better success rate
  3. Mandrake Tips

    • Collect Lumishrooms during night time
    • They glow brighter and are easier to spot
    • Avoid waking other mandrakes while taming

Integration with Other Systems

For optimal pet usage, consider:

Conclusion

The Wilderness offers unique pets that can't be found anywhere else in Rune Slayer. Whether you're looking for a flying mount (Giant Bee) or a unique companion (Slime), these pets add variety to your gameplay experience.

Remember to check our comprehensive pet taming guide for general taming mechanics and additional pets from other regions.

Happy taming!