Ever wondered what it’s like to have a trusty companion by your side in Rune Slayer? Whether you’re looking for a fierce battle partner or a loyal mount to speed up your travels, taming pets is one of the most rewarding experiences in the game. But not every creature can be tamed, and some require serious effort to win over!
Only 12 specific pets are tameable, and your success depends on your class—only those with the ‘Alpha Predator’ skill can handle the more dangerous beasts. While some creatures, like Slimes and Fairies, are easy to tame, others, such as Wolves and Bears, will put up a real fight. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to tame all available pets and build your ultimate companion team.
All Tameable Mobs (Pets) Guide & How To Tame Them
Before diving into the details about taming in Rune Slayer, keep these key points in mind:
- Limited Options: Only 12 creatures in Rune Slayer can be tamed.
- Class Restrictions: Taming stronger pets requires classes with the Alpha Predator skill.
- Chance of Success: Some pets, like Fairies, are almost guaranteed to be tamed, while others, such as Wolves and Bears, have lower success rates.
- Taming Process: To tame a creature, you must first hit it, then hold out the required food or item.
Who Can Tame What?
- Normal Players can tame: Slime, Black Ooze Slime, Deer, Wolf, Bear, Boar, Beaver, Bee, Fairy, and Golden Fairy.
- Beast Tamer Exclusives: Snake, Adult Spider, Mud/Giant Crab, Amphitheres (TBC), Alligators, Panther (TBC).
Understanding these fundamentals will help you tame creatures efficiently and expand your pet collection.
Tameable Pets List, How To Tame Them & Useful Details
| Creature | Location | How to Tame | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slime | Wilderness | Feed Slime Chunks | Beginner-friendly pet. Weak but a fun first companion. Drops from Slimes. |
| Black Ooze Slime | Caves | Feed Black Ooze Chunks | Stronger than regular Slimes but still easy to tame. Found in caves. |
| Deer | Pinewood Thickets | Feed Apples | Passive mount for faster travel. Great for beginners. Apples found on trees near Wayshrine. |
| Wolf | Pinewood Thickets | Feed Raw Deer Meat | Aggressive but strong combat pet. Low taming success rate. Requires 15-20 Raw Deer Meat. |
| Bear | Pinewood Thickets | Feed Honey & Use Beast Tamer Skill | High durability. Great for tanking damage in battles. Needs 20+ Honey. |
| Boar | Wilderness | Feed Raw Bass | Balanced mount with decent speed and combat ability. Needs around 10 Raw Bass. |
| Beaver | Pinewood Thickets | Feed Oak Logs | Not for combat, but useful for transport. Found near water bodies. |
| Alligator | Greatwood Swamp | Feed Raw Serpent Meat & Use Beast Tamer Kill | Strong melee attacker. Difficult to tame. Requires Raw Serpent Meat from Snakes. |
| Bee | Pinewood Thickets | Feed Honey | Fast and aggressive. Spawns when collecting Honeycombs. |
| Fairy | Greatwood Swamps | Just Touch Them | Golden Fairy is even rarer. |
| Spider | Goblin Caves | Feed Mandrake Root & Use Beast Tamer Skill | Agile and deadly. Only tamable by Beast Tamer class. |
| Mud Crab | Greatwood Swamps | Feed Black Bass & Use Beast Tamer Skill | High defense pet, great for absorbing damage. Needs 15+ Black Bass. |
| Panther | Pinewood Thickets | Feed an Animal Heart & Use Beast Tamer Skill | Fast and stealthy. Best for mobility and sneak attacks. Requires rare Animal Heart drop. |
Where to Find and Collect Pet Taming Items
Each pet requires a specific food or item to be tamed. Here’s how to gather them:
- Slime Chunks & Black Ooze Chunks: Dropped by defeated Slime mobs in Wilderness and Caves.
- Apples: Found on trees near the Wayshrine in Pinewood Thickets.
- Raw Deer Meat: Obtained by hunting Deer in Pinewood Thickets.
- Honey: Collected from Beehives in Pinewood Thickets.
- Raw Bass & Black Bass: Fished from lakes and rivers in the Wilderness.
- If you need help with fishing, here’s a quick guide on how to catch fish in Rune Slayers!
- Oak Logs: Harvested from trees near water sources.
- Raw Serpent Meat: Dropped by Serpents in Greatwood Swamp.
- Animal Heart: Dropped by various animal mobs.
Stock up on these items before heading out to tame your favorite pet!
How to Become a Beast Tamer
To handle the more dangerous pets like Bears, Spiders, Mud Crabs, and Panthers, you need to unlock the Beast Tamer subclass. Here’s how:
- Choose the Archer Class when starting the game.
- Level Up to at least Level 30.
- Select the Beast Tamer Subclass: This grants you the Alpha Predator skill, which allows you to tame tougher creatures.
How to Ride or Mount Your Pets
Once you’ve successfully tamed a pet, you can use them as mounts. Here’s how:
- Summoning: Press the T key to summon or unsummon your pet.
- Mounting: Complete the quest from the Level 20 NPC, “Jimmy, the Stable Master” to obtain a Novice Saddle.
- Equip the Saddle: Once equipped, click on your pet to mount it and enjoy faster travel across Rune Slayer’s world.
Wrap-Up
Taming pets in Rune Slayer adds a whole new level of strategy and fun to your gameplay. By mastering the taming methods for each creature—from the simple Slime to the elusive Panther—and unlocking the Beast Tamer skill, you can significantly enhance your in-game experience. Whether you’re looking for a loyal mount or a fierce battle companion, my guide provides everything you need to build a powerful pet squad.
Looking for more detailed guides, update logs, or future content teasers? The (unofficial) Rune Slayer Trello has all the latest information, including:
- Upcoming updates & events
- Detailed class progression trees
- Weapon crafting recipes
- Best farming spots for materials
- Hidden quests & lore
