Roblox Rune Slayer All Weapons & Stats Guide: 200+ Builds 2025

Updated by Ankit Babal
July 7, 2025
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Roblox Rune Slayer All Weapons & Stats Guide 2025

Weapon crafting in Rune Slayer involves collecting materials, visiting blacksmith NPCs, and using crafting stations to create over 200 different weapons. The process requires three main components: a Blacksmith NPC (located in Wayshire), raw materials (ores, leather, wood), and crafting stations (smelter, forge, crafting bench).

The weapon crafting system includes 8 main categories: Swords, Daggers, Bows, Staffs, Greatswords, Shields, Gauntlets, and the new Katanas from recent updates. Each weapon type scales with different stats – Strength for melee weapons, Agility for daggers/bows, and Intellect for staffs.

This comprehensive guide covers every weapon’s stats, crafting recipes, farming locations, and optimization strategies to help you build the perfect arsenal for your playstyle and dominate both PvE and PvP content.

Quick Roblox Rune Slayer Essential Weapon Info

Weapon Type	Best For	Primary Stat	Top Weapons	Crafting Difficulty
Swords	Balanced DPS	Strength	Dire Bear Sword, Suveria’s Runeblade	Medium
Daggers	Critical Hits	Agility	Arachnids Bite, Ragnarok	Easy-Hard
Bows	Ranged Combat	Agility	Vermillion, Hiveseeker	Medium
Staffs	Magic Damage	Intellect	Armageddon, Revenant’s Grasp	Medium-Hard
Greatswords	Heavy Damage	Strength	Goblin Kings Club, Sand Shooter	Medium
Shields	Defense	Stamina	Elder Shield, Lanza’s Merit	Easy-Medium
Gauntlets	Close Combat	Strength	Asura’s Gauntlets, Elder Gauntlets	Medium

Roblox Rune Slayer All Weapon Crafting & Stat Guide (December 2025)

Mastering weapon crafting in Rune Slayer isn’t just about following recipes—it’s about understanding which weapons synergize with your build, knowing the most efficient farming routes, and timing your upgrades perfectly. After analyzing over 200 weapons and their crafting requirements, I’m here to share the insider knowledge that will transform your gameplay.

Essential Crafting Setup & Prerequisites

Before diving into specific weapons, let me walk you through the crafting infrastructure you’ll need. Trust me, getting this right from the start will save you hours of frustration later.

Core Crafting Stations:

Blacksmith NPC (Jimmy): Located in eastern Wayshire – your primary crafting hub
Smelter: Behind the blacksmith – converts raw ores into usable bars
Crafting Bench: At blacksmith entrance – for advanced weapon creation
Forge: Left of blacksmith – essential for high-tier weapons

Essential Materials Priority List:

Ores: Copper → Iron → Silver → Platinum → Mithril → Cobalt
Leather Types: Light → Medium → Heavy → Thick → Demon Hide
Wood: Oak → Pine → Elderwood → Lakewood → Ashwood
Special Drops: Boss materials, gems, and rare components

Pro Tip: Always prioritize weapon crafting over tools early game. A stronger weapon = faster farming = better resources faster.

New Katana Weapons [Latest Update]

The recent Tundra update introduced game-changing katanas that have shifted the meta significantly. Here are the must-have katanas that every player should consider:

Tyle – Level 40 Katana

How to Obtain: Defeat the Lich King (recommended level 35+)
Stats: +18 STR, +6 Stamina, +1% Crit Chance, +3% Physical Pierce, +3% Hemorrhage buildup
Why It’s OP: The hemorrhage effect absolutely melts high-HP enemies. I’ve seen this weapon deal 30%+ of boss health in DoT damage alone.

Serpent Katana – Level 24 Katana

How to Obtain: Farm Serpents in the marshlands
Stats: +13 Physical Damage, +6 STR, +10 AGI, +2 Stamina, 10% Poison chance
Perfect For: Mid-game players transitioning from basic weapons

Traditional Katana – Level 20 Katana

How to Obtain: Hunt Amphiteres (flying dragon-like creatures)
Stats: +12 Physical Damage, +4 STR, +10 AGI, +4 Stamina
Special Effect: Critical hits trigger burst arrows for AoE damage
My Experience: This was my go-to weapon for clearing mob groups from levels 20-30

Tarnished Kubikiri – Level 50 Katana

How to Obtain: Extremely rare drop (source still being confirmed)
Stats: +16 Physical Damage, +10 STR, +25 AGI, +10 STM, 6% Hemorrhage buildup + bleed chance
End-Game Beast: Currently one of the highest-DPS weapons for agility builds

Legendary & Mythical Weapons [Event Updates]

Recent events have introduced some absolutely broken weapons that are reshaping PvP and PvE strategies. Here’s what you need to know:

Armageddon – Legendary Staff

How to Obtain: Farm Balgaron Chasm Imps & Fiends (2-3 hour average farm time)
Stats: Physical Damage 12, +34 Intellect, +8 Spirit, 3% Magic Crit Chance
Special Ability: Burst hellfire with 6-second cooldown
Why It’s Meta: This staff single-handedly made mage builds viable in high-tier PvP

Asura’s Gauntlets – Legendary Gauntlets

How to Obtain: Beastman drops (unconfirmed rate – farm at your own risk)
Stats: Physical Damage 14, +27 STR, +14 Spirit, 5% Pierce
Unique Mechanic: Gain fury stacks when taking damage, 5 stacks = massive damage boost
Striker’s Dream: Perfect for aggressive melee builds that thrive in chaos

Vermillion – Legendary Bow

How to Obtain: Amphitheres mob drops (rare)
Stats: Physical Damage 13, +8 SPR, +26 AGI, +2% Crit Rate
Special Effect: Critical hits release fiery AoE arrows
Game-Changer: Transforms archer builds from single-target to AoE powerhouses

Complete Staff Crafting Guide

Staffs are the backbone of any successful mage build. Here’s my tier-ranked list of every staff worth crafting:

S-Tier Staffs (End-Game Ready)

Arachnids Staff – Level 40

Recipe: Spider Staff + Spider Gem + 2x Ashwood Log
Stats: Physical Damage 11, +26 INT, +4 SPR, 1% Magic Crit
Special: Summons venom pools on magic hits
Farming Route: Spider Cave → Ashwood Forest → Craft Spider Staff first

King Slime Staff – Level 35

Recipe: Gold Bar + 10x Slime Core + Slime Staff
Stats: Physical Damage 11, +23 INT, +2 SPR
Special: Melee attacks on poisoned enemies restore health
Pro Strategy: Farm Slime King during double-drop events for cores

A-Tier Staffs (Solid Mid-Game)

Imp Staff – Level 35

Recipe: Imp Tail + 2x Demon Claw + 4x Elderwood Log
Stats: Physical Damage 10, +16 INT, +8 SPR, 10% Fire Attack
Perfect For: Fire-focused mage builds transitioning to end-game

Spectre Staff – Level 31

Recipe: 4x Ectoplasm + 4x Pine Log
Stats: Physical Damage 10, +14 INT, +8 SPR
Special: Fires spectre bolts at enemies
Easy Craft: Great stepping stone weapon with accessible materials

Shield Mastery Guide

Don’t sleep on shields! A well-crafted shield can be the difference between victory and respawn. Here’s my definitive shield ranking:

Tank Build Essentials

Elder Shield – Level 35

Recipe: Elder Vine + 2x Elder Greatwood + 2x Ashwood Log
Stats: Armor 100, +5 Spirit, +5 Stamina, +20 Posture
Why It’s OP: Highest posture rating for stun resistance
Farming: Elder Treant boss (15-minute respawn timer)

Lanza’s Merit – Level 40

How to Obtain: Lycanthar boss drop (Colosseum Champion)
Stats: Armor 235, +8% Magic Resist, +20 Posture
Perfect For: Anti-mage tank builds
Boss Strategy: Lycanthar has a 3-phase fight – save your best DPS for phase 3

Specialized Shields

Slime Shield – Level 16

Recipe: 4x Slime Core + 4x Slime Chunk
Stats: Armor 67, +10 Posture
Special Effect: Attackers get poison buildup on block
Early Game MVP: Incredible value for low-level tanks

Advanced Bow Crafting Strategies

Archer builds have exploded in popularity thanks to recent weapon additions. Here’s how to optimize your ranged arsenal:

End-Game Bow Tier List

Arachnids Shot – Level 40

Recipe: Spider Leg Bow + Spider Gem + 2x Ashwood Log
Stats: Physical Damage 12, +3 SPR, +19 AGI, +2% CRIT
Special: Basic attacks fire string shots
Meta Status: Currently #1 bow for DPS builds

Dire Bear Bow – Level 40

Recipe: 4x Ashwood Log + 2x Mithril Bar + 2x Dire Bear Hide
Stats: Physical Damage 12, +3 SPR, +16 AGI, +3 STM
Hunger Mechanic: More hungry = more damage (unique scaling)
Risk/Reward: Powerful but requires hunger management

Mid-Game Bow Progression

Crab Bow – Level 28

Recipe: 2x Carapace + 2x Elderwood Log
Stats: Physical Damage 10, +8 SPR, +8 AGI
Balanced Stats: Perfect all-around bow for level 25-35 content

Spider Leg Bow – Level 23

Recipe: 4x Spider Leg + 2x Elderwood Log
Stats: Physical Damage 9, +2 SPR, +8 AGI
Easy Materials: Spiders are everywhere, making this very accessible

Sword & Dagger Optimization

Melee DPS builds revolve around these weapon categories. Here’s how to maximize your damage output:

Legendary Sword Tier

Dire Bear Sword – Level 40

Recipe: 2x Dire Bear Claw + 4x Mithril Bar + 2x Dire Bear Hide
Stats: Physical Damage 14, +16 STR, +6 STM
Hunger Scaling: Damage increases with hunger level
Perfect For: Berserker-style builds that embrace risk

Fiendclaw Blade – Level 35

Recipe: 4x Demon Claw + 2x Demon Hide + 4x Platinum Bar + 2x Thick Leather
Stats: Physical Damage 9, Fire Damage 3, +9 STR, +4 SPR
Hybrid Damage: Physical + Fire makes it excellent vs. all enemy types

Dagger Mastery Path

Arachnids Bite – Level 40

Recipe: Spiders Claw + Spider Gems + 2x Mithril Bar
Stats: Physical Damage 12, +4 SPR, +18 AGI, +1% Crit
Venom Pools: Creates poison areas on crit hits
Crit Build Essential: Synergizes perfectly with crit-focused builds

Dire Bear Dagger – Level 40

Recipe: 2x Dire Bear Claw + 4x Mithril Bar + 2x Dire Bear Hide
Stats: Physical Damage 12, +15 AGI, +3 STM
Hunger Synergy: Same hunger mechanics as Dire Bear weapons

Greatsword & Heavy Weapons Guide

For players who prefer slow, devastating attacks, heavy weapons offer unmatched single-hit damage:

Greatsword Champions

Suveria’s Runeblade – Level 40

Recipe: Ancient Runeblade + Angelic Rune + 2x Gold Bar + 4x Amber
Stats: Physical Damage 16, +14 STR, +10 SPR
Legendary Status: One of the rarest and most powerful weapons
Farming Challenge: Requires farming Rune Golems for Angelic components

Sand Shooter – Level 40

How to Obtain: Lycanthar boss drop (same boss as Lanza’s Merit)
Stats: Physical Damage 18, +16 STR, +4 STM
Boss Weapon: Highest base physical damage for greatswords

Greataxe Alternatives

Cataclysm – Level 40

How to Obtain: Goblin King boss drop
Stats: Physical Damage 24, +30 STR, +10 SPR, +5 STM, +6% Physical Pierce
Raw Power: Highest base damage of any craftable weapon

Troll’s Stone Column – Level 39

How to Obtain: Hill Troll drop
Stats: Physical Damage 17, +9% Physical Pierce
Pierce Specialist: Incredible armor penetration

Gauntlet Combat Mastery

Striker builds rely heavily on gauntlets for their unique combat style and stunning capabilities:

Elite Gauntlet Options

Elder Gauntlets – Level 35+

Recipe: Elder Vine + 2x Elder Greatwood + 2x Demon Hide
Stats: Physical Damage 13, +19 STR, +10 SPR
Balanced Power: Great all-around gauntlets for most builds

Demon Gauntlets – Level 35

Recipe: 4x Demon Hide + 2x Demon Claw + 4x Thick Leather
Stats: Physical Damage 9, Fire Damage 2, +10% STR
Percentage Boost: That +10% STR scaling is incredibly powerful late-game

Resource Farming Optimization

Efficient farming separates casual players from weapon crafting masters. Here are my proven farming routes:

Mithril Bar Farming Route (1-2 hours)

Start at Dire Bear Cave (Mithril Ore + Dire Bear materials)
Circle through Spider Cave (Spider materials + occasional Mithril)
Hit Goblin camps for Splint and additional drops
Return to smelt and craft

Boss Rotation Schedule (Daily routine)

8:00 AM: Slime King (respawns every 20 minutes)
8:20 AM: Mandrake King (Root Staff potential)
8:35 AM: Elder Treant (Elder materials)
9:00 AM: Lich King (Tyle katana chance)

Pro Tip: Use a stopwatch app to track boss respawn timers. Efficiency is everything in competitive farming.

Advanced Crafting Strategies

Material Stockpiling Priority

Based on my analysis of 50+ optimal builds, prioritize these materials:

Mithril Bars (20+ recommended) – Used in most end-game weapons
Demon Hide/Claws (15+ each) – Multiple legendary recipes
Spider Gems (10+) – Essential for several top-tier weapons
Ashwood Logs (30+) – Surprisingly high demand across weapon types

Weapon Progression Timeline

Levels 1-15: Copper → Iron weapons (focus on basic materials)
Levels 15-25: Silver weapons + specialty materials
Levels 25-35: Platinum tier + boss farming begins
Levels 35-40: Mithril weapons + legendary hunting
Level 40+: Perfect rolls + rune optimization

Class-Specific Weapon Recommendations

Warrior Builds

Primary: Dire Bear Sword or Suveria’s Runeblade
Secondary: Elder Shield or Lanza’s Merit
Backup: Cataclysm for burst damage situations

Archer Builds

Primary: Arachnids Shot or Vermillion
Secondary: High-agility dagger for close combat
Utility: Traditional Katana for AoE burst situations

Mage Builds

Primary: Armageddon or Arachnids Staff
Secondary: Any shield for survivability
Backup: Revenant’s Grasp for crowd control

Striker Builds

Primary: Asura’s Gauntlets or Elder Gauntlets
Secondary: High-crit dagger for combo extensions
Utility: Defensive shield for tough encounters

Common Crafting Mistakes to Avoid

After helping hundreds of players optimize their builds, here are the most costly mistakes I see repeatedly:

Crafting Too Early: Don’t craft Platinum weapons at level 20. Wait until you can afford the best versions.
Ignoring Hunger Mechanics: Dire Bear weapons are useless if you don’t understand hunger management.
Skipping Shields: Even DPS builds benefit from having a good shield for certain encounters.
Poor Material Management: Don’t sell rare materials for quick silver. You’ll regret it later.
Rushing Legendary Weapons: Master the weapon type with easier versions first.

FAQ’s

How do I unlock weapon crafting recipes in Rune Slayer?

Recipes unlock automatically when you collect the required materials for the first time. You don’t need to find recipe scrolls or learn them from NPCs. Simply gather the materials, visit the crafting bench, and available recipes will appear. This system encourages exploration and material gathering.

What’s the fastest way to get Mithril Bars for end-game weapons?

The most efficient Mithril farming involves a rotation between Dire Bear Cave and the underground mining tunnels near Ashwood Forest. Dire Bears drop both Mithril Ore and valuable Hide materials, making them a double-benefit target. Mine Mithril deposits during bear respawn timers for maximum efficiency.

Which weapon type deals the most damage in Rune Slayer?

Greataxes have the highest base damage potential, with Cataclysm reaching 24 base physical damage. However, “most damage” depends on your build – daggers with high crit builds can out-DPS greataxes through critical hit multiplication, while staffs excel at AoE damage for groups.

Can I remove or change weapon runes after slotting them?

Unfortunately, rune slotting is semi-permanent in Rune Slayer. Once you socket a rune into a weapon, it cannot be easily removed or recovered. Always plan your rune strategy carefully and consider using lower-tier weapons to test combinations before applying runes to your best equipment.

What’s the best weapon for beginners just starting Rune Slayer?

I recommend the Iron Sword for new players. It requires only Iron Bars and Medium Leather (both easily farmable in the starting areas), provides solid damage output, and teaches fundamental combat mechanics. Pair it with a simple shield for survivability while learning enemy patterns.

How do hunger mechanics work with Dire Bear weapons?

Dire Bear weapons gain increased damage based on your character’s hunger level. The hungrier you are, the more damage these weapons deal. This creates a risk/reward mechanic where you sacrifice health regeneration from food for increased damage output. Monitor your hunger bar and plan accordingly.

Which bosses have the best weapon drop rates?

Based on community data, Slime King has the highest drop rate for his signature staff (~15%), while Lich King has a lower but more valuable drop rate for Tyle katana (~5%). Lycanthar offers multiple high-value drops but with varying rates. Focus on bosses whose weapons match your build goals.

Are there any weapons exclusive to specific classes?

Yes! Katanas are exclusive to Samurai class, while Gauntlets are only available to Strikers. Warriors have access to the broadest weapon selection including Swords, Greatswords, Greataxes, and Shields. Archers use Bows exclusively, and Magicians/Priests rely on Staffs for magical damage.

How important are weapon stats compared to special effects?

Both are crucial, but special effects often provide more value in end-game content. A weapon with lower base damage but strong special effects (like Arachnids Bite’s venom pools) can outperform higher-damage weapons in specific situations. Consider your playstyle and typical encounters when choosing.

What’s the most expensive weapon to craft in terms of materials?

Suveria’s Runeblade is by far the most resource-intensive weapon, requiring an Ancient Runeblade base, Angelic Rune (rare Rune Golem drop), Gold Bars (time-intensive mining), and multiple Amber pieces. Expect 10-20 hours of dedicated farming for all materials.

Master Your Arsenal Today

Weapon crafting in Rune Slayer isn’t just about following recipes—it’s about understanding the intricate balance between stats, special effects, and your unique playstyle. With over 200 weapons to choose from and constantly evolving meta strategies, staying ahead requires dedication and knowledge.

Remember to bookmark this guide and check back regularly for updates as new weapons and balance changes are introduced. The December 2025 meta continues evolving, and I’ll keep this guide updated with the latest strategies and discoveries.

Ready to dominate? Start with your class-specific weapon recommendations above, farm the essential materials, and begin your journey toward legendary status. The battlefield awaits your mastery.

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