Comprehensive Archer Skills and Equipment Guide

**FianDeBoris** · 07-05-2011, 09:17 PM

waw thanks ..
it is very usefull thread ..

for newbie like me ..

**Ravand** · 07-06-2011, 05:32 PM

I just started playing last week, and started a bird. This guide was very helpful in making the right stat/skill choices. Thank you for the time and energy spent helping other players.

**Askterbro** · 07-10-2011, 07:18 AM

What an excellent piece. Thanks, Physiologic. As a primary-character lvl 56 Mage (Askalor), my Archer (and Ursan) skills are well below par. This will be a great help

**Physiologic** · 07-11-2011, 05:02 PM

Thanks for all your kind words - as always, please ask any questions on this thread or PM me.

**MaxGen** · 07-12-2011, 09:29 AM

Is this a set? - Jacobs Helmet of the Void + Wraith Armor of the Void + Sunblessed Bow of the Void?

The original post indicates I need Overloards Helmet of the void... Do I get a set bonus with the gear I'm using above (Jacobs, Wraith, Sunblessed).

Thanks.

**Tamino** · 07-12-2011, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by MaxGen

Is this a set? - Jacobs Helmet of the Void + Wraith Armor of the Void + Sunblessed Bow of the Void?
The original post indicates I need Overloards Helmet of the void... Do I get a set bonus with the gear I'm using above (Jacobs, Wraith, Sunblessed).

Unfortunately, not. There are two level 50 premium sets, one Bow based (Overlord Helmet of the Void + Wraith Armor of the Void + Sunblessed Bow of the Void) and one Gun-based (Jacobs Helmet of the Void + Wraith Armor of the Void + Mega Blaster of the Void). The first is more balanced, the second has range but less damage, and I personally do not recommend it.

**Physiologic** · 07-12-2011, 03:46 PM

^ Generally but what Tamino had said, they are two separate sets altogether. You may need to get a lot closer to enemies when using the Sunblessed set though it does more damage than the other set, and AO3 enemies damage pretty hard, so its up to you.

**MaxGen** · 07-13-2011, 12:42 PM

Thanks Guys,

I picked up an Overloards helm in the CS for 5K. I can see the set special effect on my character now.

This is my first lvl50 char. I was lucky enough to get the armor from a drop, the bow and helm were affordable in CS.

On to the Sewers!

**Bournelegacy** · 07-16-2011, 10:29 AM

Hey, I saw the pve build for the archer and it was a great help. I'm at level 38 with 11,300 kills and 19 deaths, but I'm starting to do pvp, and I died quite a bit with the pve build, do you have a pvp build?

**Physiologic** · 07-16-2011, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Bournelegacy

Hey, I saw the pve build for the archer and it was a great help. I'm at level 38 with 11,300 kills and 19 deaths, but I'm starting to do pvp, and I died quite a bit with the pve build, do you have a pvp build?

PvP is very, very, different than PvE and is a whole different story altogether. My advice to you is to actually go to the PvP forums and look for advice there - PvE builds will never work for PvP

**noobmigo** · 07-17-2011, 07:37 PM

Dear Physiologic, this is the first time I've actually had a bird.

I read your guide, and am currently kind of following your skill placement, except with a bit of a variation.
Is it OK, to put 3 in Meditation right now at 27, as I'm guzzling mana like Leslie Chow in the Hangover.

**Otukura** · 07-17-2011, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by noobmigo

Is it OK, to put 3 in Meditation right now at 27, as I'm guzzling mana like Leslie Chow in the Hangover.

Be prepared for a respec later on!!

**Physiologic** · 07-18-2011, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by noobmigo

Dear Physiologic, this is the first time I've actually had a bird.

I read your guide, and am currently kind of following your skill placement, except with a bit of a variation.
Is it OK, to put 3 in Meditation right now at 27, as I'm guzzling mana like Leslie Chow in the Hangover.

I suppose you can detract points away from Repulse Shot or Thorn Root for the Meditation. Keep in mind that level 3 Meditation heals a total of 60 mana every 45 seconds or so. A mana potion heals about 160 mana so you'll need to cast lv 3 Meditation at least 3 times in one game to save some gold. If you cast lv 3 Meditation about 6 times per game you'll be saving about 2 mana potions, which is 30 gold (1500 gold:100 potions ratio) per game.

**noobmigo** · 07-19-2011, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Physiologic

I suppose you can detract points away from Repulse Shot or Thorn Root for the Meditation. Keep in mind that level 3 Meditation heals a total of 60 mana every 45 seconds or so. A mana potion heals about 160 mana so you'll need to cast lv 3 Meditation at least 3 times in one game to save some gold. If you cast lv 3 Meditation about 6 times per game you'll be saving about 2 mana potions, which is 30 gold (1500 gold:100 potions ratio) per game.

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**kaijustorm** · 07-19-2011, 04:30 PM

Thnx sooo much for this guide to builds for archers, I have been playing a "pure" for a while but wanted more Oomph and got careless with my stats and started wielding a sword. Not a good combo for obvious reasons. After reading this guide, I realize the importance of respecing my archer for the greater good of any PvE party. Also I really like the skills mapping. It makes alot of sense in your setup. Now off to respec and make my archer truly pure!