If you’re jumping into Rune Slayer and want to level up fast while making solid progress, this Rune Slayer Level Up Guide is exactly what you need. I’ll break down the key mechanics, the best ways to grind XP, how to get mounts, and everything else you should know as a beginner.
1. Choosing Your Race & Class
- Rune Slayer has 7 races: Human, Elf, Orc, Iuran, Slime, Half-Golem, and Dullahan.
- Race doesn’t significantly affect gameplay, so don’t overthink it.
- Your first slot will always be a common race, so don’t expect anything rare.
- When it comes to classes, pick whatever suits your playstyle. Priest is a great beginner-friendly option.
2. Starting Out: Getting Your First Quests
- Once you finish the tutorial, head to the Guild House.
- Talk to the NPC inside to trigger your first quest.
- Speak to the Receptionist to join the guild and unlock the Job Board.
- You can track your job progress by pressing J on your keyboard.
- Job Board quests are repeatable, so stack them for easy XP.
Pro Tip:
Check the map for question mark NPCs—they offer additional quests that help speed up leveling.
3. How to Level Up Fast
- Focus on Job Board quests—you can take multiple at once.
- After completing them, turn them in all at once to get a huge XP boost.
- The more quests you do, the faster you rank up.
- Keep an eye on the promotion requirements in the top right corner of your screen.
4. Expanding Inventory & Carrying More Items
- Your starting item capacity is limited, but you can expand it by getting bags.
- Cotton Bag: Buy for 5 Silver or craft for free.
- Backpack: Earned from a quest by giving a Cleanse Potion to an NPC’s daughter.
- Slime Bag: Rewarded after defeating a Slime and turning in the quest.
To unlock the Cleanse Potion recipe:
- Head Southwest from the village.
- Look for a cliff with a hidden cave.
- Enter the cave, interact with the moss, and you’ll unlock the recipe.
5. Gathering & Crafting (Essential Tools)
- Buy basic tools (Copper Axe, Pickaxe, Sickle) from the Blacksmith.
- These are cheap (50 Copper each) and allow you to gather materials.
- Materials unlock random crafting recipes, including weapons, armor, and food.
- Always pick up materials when exploring—you never know what you might unlock.
6. Getting Your First Mount & Pets
- Talk to the Mount Trainer NPC in the village.
- Different mounts require specific food to tame:
- Wolves → Deer Meat
- Deer → Apples
- Slimes → Slime Chunks
- Once tamed, return to the NPC to receive a Saddle.
- Some mounts are rideable, but not all pets can be used as mounts.
- To complete the saddle quest, deliver a package north of the village.
Final Tips for Progression
- Complete Job Board quests as often as possible.
- Expand your inventory early to make life easier.
- Gather materials to unlock useful crafting recipes.
- Get a mount ASAP to speed up movement and exploration.
- Join the Discord community for trading, tips, and more.
This guide should help you level up quickly and progress efficiently. If you found it useful, be sure to share it with your squad. Now get out there and start grinding!
