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 zoom across the world, taming pets is one of the most rewarding (and let’s be honest, sometimes frustrating) experiences in the game. But not every creature wants to be your bestie, and some require serious effort, or dumb luck, to win over. In this updated Tundra version of the guide, I’ll walk you through every single tameable pet, including some absolutely broken Beast Tamer exclusives, like the Wyvern. From how to tame them to where they spawn, I got you.
All Tameable Mobs (Pets) Guide & How To Tame Them – Tundra Update
Before diving into the details about taming in Rune Slayer, keep these key points in mind:
- Limited Options: Only 20+ 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 / Golden Fairy, Shark, and Snow Wolf.
- Beast Tamer Exclusives: Coconut Crab, Lobster, Serpent, Alligator, Mud/Giant Crab, Adult Spider, Panther, Wyvern and Saber-tooth.
Understanding these fundamentals will help you tame creatures efficiently and expand your pet collection.
New Pets Added in the Tundra & Beach Update
Wyvern (Beast Tamer Only)
- Where: Rare spawn in Tundra, replaces mobs like Mammoths
- How to Tame: Kill it to get a small-chance egg drop. If it’s a Wyvern Egg (0.1%-1%), use it to tame. Success rate? Also pain. Good luck.
- So yeah, the egg is both the drop and the taming item. Super rare, super busted, and super worth it if you manage to get one.
- Stats: ~3.5k HP at level 50, frostbite damage, 4s stun.
- Why it’s broken: Two Wyverns with full Beast Tamer spec is straight PvP terrorism.
Coconut Crab
- Where: Beaches
- How to Tame: Use a Coconut (you can literally grab one off the beach)
- Stats: 1.1k HP at level 40, flashy melee attacks
- Notes: Can’t be mounted. Beast Tamer required post-patch.
Lobster
- Where: Coastal regions
- How to Tame: Use Carapaces (drops from Crabs). RNG may ruin your life.
- Notes: Keep trying, the item is correct even if it fails first try.
Saber-tooth (Beast Tamer Only)
- Where: Tundra
- How to Tame: Use Raw Mammoth Meat (from Mammoths or trade for it)
- Notes: Low drop rate from Mammoths. Pet looks awesome though.
Shark Mount (All Classes)
- Where: Ocean, past the docks
- How to Tame:
- Complete the fishing guy’s questline near the beach
- Use Mutated Meat (from green frogs) to tame
- Return to get saddle after taming
- Complete the fishing guy’s questline near the beach
- Stats: Starts at 1.1k HP
- Notes: Looks amazing, great for reaching the Runic Whale and Tundra area.
Snow Wolf (Non-Beast Tamer Friendly)
- Where: Tundra
- How to Tame: Use Prime Meat (trade or rare drop from Basilisk, Mud Crab and Razor Fang)
- Stats: Highest-level pet for regular players, excellent stats
- Notes: Not guaranteed success. Prime Meat is key. Totally worth it.
Tameable Pets List, How To Tame Them & Useful Details
| Creature | Location | Favorite Food | Beast Tamer Only | Mountable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slime | Wilderness | Slime Chunks | No | Yes | Easy beginner pet |
| Black Ooze Slime | Caves | Black Ooze Chunks | No | Yes | Stronger slime variant |
| Deer | Pinewood Thickets | Apples | No | Yes | Passive starter mount |
| Bee | Pinewood Thickets | Honey | No | No | Fast & aggressive |
| Wolf | Pinewood Thickets | Raw Deer Meat | No | Yes | Low success rate |
| Bear | Pinewood Thickets | Honey | Yes | Yes | Needs Beast Tamer skill |
| Boar | Wilderness | Raw Bass | No | Yes | Balanced all-rounder |
| Beaver | Pinewood Thickets | Oak Logs | No | Yes | Utility only |
| Panther | Greatwood Forest | Animal Heart | Yes | Yes | Fast stealth pet |
| Fairy | Greatwood Forest | Just pick up | No | No | +0-20% Magic Damage |
| Golden Fairy | Greatwood Forest | Rare drop | No | No | +1-4 Monster Drop Rolls |
| Mandrake | Ali’s Farm | Lumishroom | No | No | Basic companion |
| Small Spider | Spider Den | Mandrake Root | No | Yes | Basic tame |
| Adult Spider | Spider Den | Mandrake Root | Yes | Yes | Stronger variant |
| Serpent | Greatwood Forest | Raw Salmon | Yes | Yes | Great mobility |
| Alligator | Greatwood Swamp | Raw Serpent Meat | Yes | Yes | Tanky melee pet |
| Mud Crab | Greatwood Swamp | Black Bass | Yes | Yes | High defense tank |
| Coconut Crab | Beach | Coconut | Yes | No | Flashy attacks, no ride |
| Lobster | Coastal areas | Carapaces | Yes | No | RNG-heavy tame |
| Saber-tooth | Tundra | Raw Mammoth Meat | Yes | Yes | Fierce and rare |
| Wyvern | Tundra | Wyvern Egg | Yes | Yes | Insanely strong PvP pet |
| Snow Wolf | Tundra | Prime Meat | No | Yes | Top-tier pet for non-BTs |
| Shark | Ocean | Mutated Meat | No | Yes | Fastest water mount |
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/Black Ooze Chunks: Dropped by their respective mobs
- Apples: Trees near Wayshrine in Pinewood
- Raw Deer Meat: From Deer
- Honey: Harvest from Beehives
- Raw Bass/Black Bass: Fish from lakes/rivers
- Oak Logs: From trees near rivers
- Raw Serpent Meat: Kill Serpents in Greatwood
- Animal Heart: Drop from various animal mobs
- Mandrake Root: Found in caves or traded
- Prime Meat: Rare drop from elite animals like Basilisk, Mud Crab and Razor Fang (or trade)
- Coconut: Found on beach
- Carapace: Drops from Crabs
- Mutated Meat: From green frog mobs
Stock up on these items before heading out to tame your favorite pet! If you need help with fishing, here’s a quick guide on how to catch fish in Rune Slayers!
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: Worth the Grind?
Absolutely. Taming in Rune Slayer adds depth, utility, and straight-up chaos to the game, especially with Beast Tamer’s current wild state. Whether you’re flexing a Wyvern in PvP or cruising the ocean on a Shark, there’s no shortage of fun (or RNG rage) waiting. So go out there, feed some creatures, and build the most cracked pet squad to show the Runic Whale who’s boss!
