Rune Slayer All Weapon Crafting & Stat Guide! [Tundra UPD]
Guide Overview
This guide helps players craft and choose the best weapons in Rune Slayer’s Tundra update. Learn where to get materials, weapon stats, and combat bonuses for all weapon types—from Katanas to Greatswords. Perfect for optimizing your build for PvE or PvP.
High-level Summary
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Weapons
├─ Melee
│ ├─ Swords (High DPS)
│ ├─ Daggers (Bleed/Crit)
│ ├─ Greatswords (Slow/Heavy)
│ └─ Spears (Range/Pierce)
├─ Ranged
│ ├─ Bows (Mobile)
│ └─ Staffs (Magic)
└─ Defense
├─ Shields (Block/Poison)
└─ Gauntlets (Hybrid)
How to Obtain
├─ Crafting (Ore/Blueprints)
├─ Drops (Bosses like Mandrake King)
└─ Quests (e.g., Soldat’s Bow)
Key Stats
├─ Hemorrhage (Bleed)
├─ Lesser Dread (%MHP Damage)
└─ Poison (On Block)
Requirements
| Need | Details | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Varies (30+ for Legendary) | STR/DEX for melee, INT for staffs |
| Items | Ore, Boss Drops, Blueprints | Farm Mandrake King for staffs |
| Location | Tundra, Frost Peaks | Use fast-travel to Soldat |
Quick Tips
- Farm Smart: Mandrake King drops top-tier staffs—grind him during 2x drop events.
- Bleed Meta: Katanas/Daggers with Hemorrhage shred high-HP enemies.
- Quest First: Soldat’s Bow is free and strong—complete his quest early.
New Weapon: Katana
- Stats:
- +3% Hemorrhage per hit
- Crits unleash burst arrows
- 6% chance to bleed
- How to Get: Craft with Tundra Steel (mine in Frost Peaks)
Best Staff (Mandrake King Drop)
- Stats:
- High INT scaling
- Chance to apply Lesser Dread (5% MHP damage)
- Tip: Pair with poison gear for DoT combos.
Best Shield (Ironbark Aegis)
- Stats:
- Grants poison buildup on block
- How to Get: Craft with Ironbark (Tundra Trees)
Soldat’s Quest Bow
- Stats:
- Lightweight, high crit
- Tip: Complete "Frost Hunt" quest early for a free upgrade.
Final Advice: Match weapons to your class (e.g., Daggers for Assassins, Greatswords for Tanks). Check the Ore Guide for farming routes!
Source: Read the original guide