All Rune Slayer Races Tier List

For the third time now, the highly anticipated MMORPG experience Rune Slayer has been launched. I just hope it’s for good this time, though. If you’re as excited as I am, you’ll want to roll a good class and steamroll the first couple of hours. To help my fellow min-maxers, here’s your all Rune Slayer races tier list. 

Table of contents

• Rune Slayer Races Tier List


• List of All Rune Slayer Races Ranked 


• Dullahan (S Tier) 


• Slime (A Tier)


• Ailuran (A Tier)


• Elf (A Tier)


• Human (B Tier)


• Half Golem (B Tier) 


• Orc (C Tier)


• How to Choose a Race in Rune Slayer 

Rune Slayer Races Tier List

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You can see our Rune Slayer races tier list right above. As expected, the rarest race, Dullahan, is the best, and it’s honestly not even close. Don’t get me wrong, Slime, Elf, and Ailuran are also outstanding but they don’t even come close to Dullahan’s all-around might. 

The gap between them and Humans and Half-Golems, both re-rollable races, is even bigger. Whether they’re good is up for debate, but what’s not is how absolutely horrendous Orc is. 

List of All Rune Slayer Races Ranked 

Below, I’ll cover all the races in Rune Slayer, focusing on their powers, passives, and specialties. Just remember to focus on learning the ropes, leveling u,p and having fun. There’s no reason why an Orc couldn’t defeat a Dullahan if you’re skilled enough. Don’t forget to grab Rune Slayer codes along the way, too. A

Dullahan (S Tier) 

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Roll chance: 2%
Stats:

• Passive - Grim Reaper: Restores health slightly when killing enemies.






• Passive - Undead Body: +25% Robustness, +25% Cold Resistance, -20% Holy Resistance.






• Active - Severed Sight: Pop off your head and use it like a camera.






• Active - Soul Harvest (Lv. 15 Skill): Lunge forward and sweep with your scythe.

Dullahans are built for sheer endurance and frontline combat. With Grim Reaper restoring health after each kill and Undead Body reducing incoming damage, they’re made to stay in the thick of battle. Perfect for players who want to absorb punishment and keep pushing forward.

They pair best with high-damage melee classes like Warrior or Striker, letting you soak up hits while dishing out steady damage. In Rune Slayer PvP, they’re ideal for outlasting glass-cannon builds and slowly wearing down opponents with relentless pressure. If you want to be a tank that refuses to go down, this race is for you.

Slime (A Tier)

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Roll chance: 6%
Stats:

• Passive - Slime Body: Reduces Magic and Fire Resistance, but increases Immunity by 25%.






• Passive - Viscous Remains: Chance to release a blob of slime when struck.






• Active - Viscous Shock (10 Magic Requirement): Sacrifice HP to unleash a powerful slime shockwave.

Slimes specialize in reactive defense and unpredictability. Slime Body can nullify incoming attacks, and Viscous Remains punishes attackers with blobs that slow and damage nearby enemies. They thrive in chaotic fights where randomness and adaptability shine.

This race pairs well with Magician builds, offering a strong defense while focusing on ranged magic damage. A Thief-Slime hybrid turns into an evasive threat that punishes aggression. Slimes are perfect if you prefer a defensive playstyle that frustrates and counters enemy strategies.

Ailuran (A Tier)

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Roll chance: 10%
Stats:

• Passive - Fleetfoot: +8% Speed boost.






• Passive - Beastly Coat: +10% Fire Resistance, +25% Heat & Cold Resistance.






• Passive - Prowler: +25% Jump Height, +15% Fall Damage Reduction.

Ailurans are built for speed and mobility. Fleetfoot enhances your movement and jump height, while Beastly Coat reduces fire damage. Their speed makes them perfect for players who thrive on fast-paced, hit-and-run tactics.

Paired with Thief or Archer classes, Ailurans excel in quick strikes and evasive maneuvers. Their agility also makes exploration easier, opening up routes others can’t reach. If you want to outmaneuver opponents and control the flow of combat, Ailurans deliver.

And if you’re wondering—no, I didn’t place them this high up just because of the cat ears. 

Elf (A Tier)

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Roll chance: 25.3%
Stats:

• Passive - Strider: +3% Speed, +10% Cooldown Reduction, +10% Stealth.






• Passive - Mana Affinity: +10% Mana.






• Passive - Focus Affinity: +5% Focus.






• Active - Duskwalk (Lv. 15 Skill): Become invisible for a duration.

Speaking of ears, those with pointy ones–elves are masters of magic and strategic combat. Mana Affinity boosts mana reserves, Strider reduces cooldown times, and Duskwalk allows for temporary invisibility, perfect for repositioning or ambushes.

They shine with Magician builds, offering sustained magical offense and tactical advantages. Archer-Elf hybrids use stealth and range to deadly effect. Elves are built for players who enjoy precision, control, and dominating from a distance with spells or arrows.

Human (B Tier)

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Roll chance: 25.3%
Stats:

• Passive - Tenacity: When below 50% HP, gain increased damage and damage reduction.






• Passive - Ghoul Slayer: Deal more damage to undead enemies.






• Passive - Hunger Efficiency: +1 Focus Efficiency, +2 Mana Efficiency.

Humans are flexible and balanced, with Tenacity providing small boosts to all primary attributes. They don’t specialize in any one area but are effective across all classes.

This race lets you experiment with any playstyle—melee, ranged, or magic. Ideal for players who want versatility without being locked into a specific strategy.

Half Golem (B Tier) 

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Roll chance: 6%
Stats:

• Passive - Stone Body: -5% Max Speed, +5% Damage Reduction, +10 Max Weight, +25% Robustness.

Half-Golems balance raw power with resilience. Instead of multiple powers, they rely on Stone Body, which gives them a damage reduction with speed and weight debuffs. If their evolutions turn out to be great, I’ll gladly move them up this Rune Slayer races tier list. 

They work well with hybrid builds like Striker or Paladin, mixing offensive strength with solid durability. In PvP, Half-Golems are great for players who want to trade blows and capitalize on their survivability while dishing out serious damage.

Orc (C Tier)

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Roll chance: 25.3%
Stats:

• Passive - Battle Hardened: +10% Base Health Regeneration.






• Passive - Ravenous: +15% Max Hunger.






• Passive - Ash Walker: +20% Heat Resistance.

Orcs thrive on brute strength and aggression. Their passive ability, Battle Hardened, boosts attack power as their health drops, encouraging an all-or-nothing approach in battle. Ash Walker grants you heat resistance, a bit more than Ailurans.

Best suited for Warrior or Berserker classes, Orcs are okay-ish in melee combat with overwhelming force. In PvP, they’re perfect for players who favor aggressive, high-risk engagements and don’t mind playing with a handicap from the get-go. Sorry, but Orc just isn’t there yet. 

How to Choose a Race in Rune Slayer 

You don’t choose a race in Rune Slayer; you roll it at random. What if you don’t like what you rolled? In that case, you can purchase a Race Reroll for R$150. I wouldn’t recommend this, especially if you’re waiting for a Slime or Dullahan. So don’t stress over RNG too much, study our Rune Slayer races tier list and learn how to take advantage of every play style. 

That concludes our all Rune Slayer races tier list. If I continue bashing Humans like this, I might have to go into witness protection. My safety aside, you should also check out the Rune Slayer Trello and Discord and engage with the community. 

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