Updated on April 14, 2025: Added Golden Fairy
One of the most enjoyable features of Rune Slayer is the ability to tame pets, which can later be used as mounts. However, with so many different creatures, requirements, and quirks involved, it can be confusing for new players. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide on how to tame pets in Rune Slayer, along with a complete list of pets in Rune Slayer for your convenience.
How to Tame Pets in Rune Slayer
Taming a pet in Rune Slayer begins with choosing your target animal. This decision is crucial because each creature has a specific favorite food that you must offer to successfully tame it. Without the right item, the creature simply won’t respond.
For instance, let’s consider the Deer: its favorite food is Apples, which can easily be obtained from trees near the pond in Wayshire.
Once you’ve gathered your Apples, head to the Wilderness located east of Wayshire.
Look for a Deer in the area. Approach it and hit it with M1. After that first hit, quickly equip your Apple. Be careful not to eat it or kill the deer.
After a couple of seconds, you should see a heart icon above the deer’s head. Beware—it can disappear, leading the deer to attack you and cancel the taming process.
You may need to repeat this process a few times, but as you continue, the heart symbol will gradually increase in size. This indicates that the taming process is succeeding.
Congratulations, you’ve now mastered how to tame pets in Rune Slayer! However, this guide only covers taming Deer in the Wilderness area. There are numerous other pets to discover—how do you find and tame them?
Complete List of Pets in Rune Slayer and How to Find Them
If you prefer not to spend hours exploring different methods to tame pets in Rune Slayer, refer to the comprehensive table below. It includes essential information about where to find each pet and details on taming them:
| Pet | Location | How to Tame | Description |
| Slime | Wilderness | Feed them Slime Chunks dropped by slain slimes | Common creatures in Rune Slayer, they are the easiest pets to tame. |
| Black Ooze | Caves | Feed them Black Ooze Chunks obtained from Black Ooze | A variant of the standard slime, just as simple to tame. |
| Deer | Pinewood Thickets | Feed them apples found on trees in Wayshire | Passive creatures easily tamed with apples, they can be ridden for fast travel. |
| Wolf | Pinewood Thickets | Feed them Raw Deer Meat | Powerful pets with a lower taming success rate, requiring multiple attempts. |
| Bear | Pinewood Thickets | Feed them Honey or use the Beast Tamer skill | Hostile creatures with a rare spawn rate that require a significant amount of honey to tame. |
| Boar | Wilderness | Feed them Raw Bass | Generally docile and easy to tame with around 10 Raw Bass. |
| Beaver | Pinewood Thickets | Feed them Oak Logs obtained from Oak Trees | Found near water, they provide minor combat assistance. |
| Alligator | Greatwood Swamp | Feed them Raw Serpent Meat | Highly aggressive with a very low taming success rate. |
| Bee | Pinewood Thickets | Feed them Honey | Spawn when gathering Honey Combs and become hostile immediately. |
| Fairy/Golden Fairy | Greatwood Swamp | Simply approach and touch them | Rare creatures with a guaranteed taming upon contact. The Golden variant offers unique benefits. |
| Spider | Goblin Caves | Use the Beast Tamer skill | Hostile cave creatures that require special skills to tame. |
| Mud Crab | Greatwood Swamp | Feed them Black Bass and use the Beast Tamer skill | Aggressive creatures needing a significant amount of resources to tame effectively. |
| Panther | Pinewood Thickets | Feed them Animal Hearts and use the Beast Tamer skill | Rare and dangerous pets challenging to tame due to the scarcity of Animal Hearts. |
How to Mount Your Pet in Rune Slayer
In addition to companionship, pets in Rune Slayer can also serve as mounts. To unlock mounting capabilities, reach level 20 and speak with Jimmy the Stable Master.
He’ll assign you a quest to deliver a note to Ashenshire, the second zone. Once you navigate the path and climb a rope up a tree, you’ll encounter an NPC who will provide a package. After delivering this back to Jimmy, you’ll receive your Saddle. It’s a light-hearted fetch quest!
How to Tame the Golden Fairy in Rune Slayer
Recently introduced, the Golden Fairy is a rare pet located within the Greatwood Forest. Unlike other pets, it doesn’t need feeding or battling. Instead, you can acquire it by defeating Elder Treants, which have a chance to drop the Golden Fairy upon defeat. Adding this pet to your collection grants you the unique Fairy Buff, providing +3 bonus loot rolls per monster kill. This greatly enhances your chances of obtaining high-rarity items and is particularly effective during boss fights. Please note that the Golden Fairy has an extremely low spawn rate, prompting players to often switch servers in search of one. Furthermore, it can drop with a 2% probability from the Elder Treant boss in the same vicinity.
How to Get the Beast Tamer Class to Tame Stronger Beasts
In addition to regular pets and mounts, players can also tame more powerful and dangerous creatures by choosing the Beast Tamer subclass, available exclusively to the Archer class.
To unlock this subclass, follow our guide on leveling up quickly in Rune Slayer to reach level 30. Afterward, select the Beast Tamer from the class menu, and set your sights on taming either a Barracuda or a Adult Spider. The Adult Spider, in particular, is one of the best pet tanks available!
And there you have it—a comprehensive guide on how to tame pets in Rune Slayer. Not only will you gain a faithful companion, but you’ll also enhance your ability to explore and level up efficiently. Be sure to check out our Rune Slayer tier list for more insights on which pet is best for your character build
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do you tame the Golden Fairy in Rune Slayer?
The Golden Fairy is simply tamed by touching it when you encounter it in the Greatwood Swamp. It’s a rare find, so keep your eyes peeled!
2. What are the favorite foods for taming other pets in Rune Slayer?
Each pet in Rune Slayer has a unique favorite food. For example, Deer like Apples, while Bears prefer Honey. Refer to the pet list for details on each creature’s preferences.
3. Can pets in Rune Slayer be used as mounts?
Yes! Once you reach level 20, you can begin the quest with Jimmy the Stable Master to unlock mounts for your tamed pets.
4. How can I level up quickly in Rune Slayer?
Focus on completing quests, farming materials, and participating in events to maximize your leveling speed. Our guide on leveling fast goes into more detail.