Professions in Rune Slayers were introduced with the Tundra update, and they add a new progression system that lets you specialize in tasks like gathering, crafting, and combat. Each profession starts with a simple quest, and you can grind them daily to boost your profession EXP and earn rewards.
Below is a step-by-step Rune Slayers Profession Guide to unlocking every single profession, with exact NPC locations and task requirements.
Rune Slayers Profession Guide – How to unlock them
1. Herbalist Profession (Potion Ingredient Gatherer)
Location: Look for the blue arrow marker near a green area (it’s often in a forest or by grassy patches).
NPC Task: Talk to the Herbalist NPC.
Quest: Accept the profession quest. You’ll need to collect herbs (the quest may vary slightly, but usually it’s gathering specific items).
Note: This profession is ideal if you’re going into Alchemy or want to stack up on crafting ingredients.
2. Harvester Profession (Plant Gathering)
Location: Found close to farms or grassy zones, near the Herbalist.
NPC Task: Talk to the NPC with a blue arrow – he offers the Harvesting profession quest.
Quest: Collect 25 Flax.
Reward: 500 profession EXP.
Use: Great for crafting materials and also ties in with Forging and Tailoring in future updates.
3. Combat Profession (Fighter Role)
Location: This NPC is near combat training dummies or central hubs with enemies.
NPC Task: Talk to the Combat Trainer NPC.
Quest: Defeat a set number of enemies (the specific enemies or number may vary).
Cooldown: You can only complete the profession task once every 24 hours.
Use: This boosts your progress in combat-related rewards, like weapon proficiency or PvE scaling.
4. Alchemist Profession (Potion Crafting)
Location: Near potion stations or inside the potion shop.
NPC Task: Speak to the Alchemist NPC with a blue arrow.
Quest: Craft Invisibility Potions.
Note: You’ll need herbs or potion ingredients before attempting this, so consider doing Herbalist first.
5. Fisher Profession (Fishing Role)
Location: Find this NPC near the river, lake, or ocean area – especially near docks.
NPC Task: Talk to the Fishing Trainer NPC.
Quest: Catch 3 Mudfish.
Reward: 500 profession EXP.
Tips: Equip your fishing rod before talking to the NPC. Fishing spots are usually marked.
6. Forger Profession (Woodcutter Role)
Location: In the forest or by the lumberyard, usually near Ashwood trees.
NPC Task: Speak to the Forging Trainer.
Quest: Chop down 10 Ashwood Trees.
Cooldown: Can only be repeated every 24 hours.
Purpose: Used to boost crafting stats or provide wood for gear upgrades in future patches.
How to Identify Profession NPCs:
All profession NPCs are marked by a blue arrow above their heads. If you see one, that’s your cue to stop and talk to them.
Tips for Efficient Progress:
- Daily Rotation: Since most tasks reset every 24 hours, log in daily and complete all the profession quests to maximize gains.
- Stack Synergy: Start with Herbalist → Alchemist, or Harvester → Forger to get resources that feed into each other.
- Fishing Rod Ready: Always carry tools (like your fishing rod or axe) so you don’t waste time running back and forth.
Professions Table:
| Profession | Quest Task | Location Clue | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbalist | Gather herbs | Near grassy areas | Daily (24 hrs) |
| Harvester | Collect 25 Flax | Farm zones | Daily |
| Combat | Kill enemies | Combat NPC area | Daily |
| Alchemist | Craft invisibility potions | Potion shop or stations | Daily |
| Fisher | Catch 3 Mudfish | River/lake/ocean | Daily |
| Forger | Chop 10 Ashwood trees | Forest/lumber area | Daily |
That wraps up every profession and location in Rune Slayers. Follow this guide step-by-step and you’ll unlock all the professions efficiently. Come back daily, and you’ll be progressing through each skill in no time.