How to Tame a Bear in Rune Slayer

Bears are powerful and loyal companions in Rune Slayer, but taming one requires specific knowledge and preparation.

This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to tame a Bear in Rune Slayer, covering all the requirements, the taming process, and essential tips for caring for your new furry friend.

This guide is specifically for Beast Tamers, as they are the only class capable of taming large animals like Bears.

Step 1: Prerequisites for Taming a Bear

Before you can even attempt to tame a Bear, you must meet these requirements:

• Class: You must be a Beast Tamer. Bears are classified as large animals, and only Beast Tamers have the ability to tame them.
• Favorite Food: Bears have a sweet tooth! You’ll need Honey to tame them.
• Location: Bears can be found in the Pinewood Thickets area.

Step 2: Obtaining Honey

Honey is essential for the taming process. Here’s how to get it:

• Wilderness: You can find Honey in the Wilderness area.
• Player Trading: Alternatively, you can purchase Honey from other players.

Step 3: The Taming Process

1. Find a Bear: Head to the Pinewood Thickets and locate a Bear.
2. Initiate Combat: If the Bear isn’t already aggressive towards you, attack it to start a fight. This is necessary to begin the taming process.
3. Equip the Honey: Once the Bear is hostile, equip the Honey in your hand.
4. Observe the Heart: If you’ve done everything correctly, a heart icon will appear above the Bear’s head and begin to grow. This indicates that the taming process has started.
5. Success or Failure: Taming is a luck-based process.
   • Success: If successful, the Bear will become your pet.
   • Failure: If you fail, the Honey will be consumed, and the Bear will no longer be tamable. You’ll need to find another Bear.

Step 4: After Taming – Bear Management

Congratulations, you’ve tamed a Bear! Here’s what you need to know:

• Level Adjustment: If your character’s level is lower than the Bear’s original level, the Bear’s level will be adjusted to match yours.
• Experience and Leveling: Your Bear will gain experience points (EXP) alongside you as you play. The Bear’s level affects its HP and damage output.
• Changing Behavior (T Key): Press the “T” key to cycle through different behavior modes for your Bear:
  • Neutral: The Bear will only attack if you or it are attacked.
  • Aggressive: The Bear will attack nearby enemies.
  • Passive: The Bear will simply follow you and not attack.
  • Stay: The Bear will remain in its current location.

Step 5: Mounting Your Bear

To ride your Bear, you need to complete a couple of quests:

1. Jimmy’s First Quest: Complete the first quest given by Jimmy, The Stable Master, in Wayshire Village.
2. Reach Level 20: Level up your character to level 20.
3. Madonna’s Delivery Quest: Once you’re level 20, complete the letter delivery quest to Madonna in Ashenshire.

Completing these quests will reward you with the Novice Straddle, allowing you to mount your Bear for faster travel.

Step 6: Caring for Your Bear

• Healing: If your Bear takes damage, you can heal it by:

  • Feeding it.
  • Using healing potions.
  • Sleeping.
  • Priests can directly heal the Bear.

• Death: If your Bear dies, it will be unusable for 5 minutes. Sleeping or dying yourself will instantly revive your Bear.

Conclusion

Taming a Bear in Rune Slayer is a rewarding experience.

With its strength and loyalty, a Bear can be a valuable companion in your adventures.

Follow this guide carefully, and you’ll soon have a powerful furry friend by your side.