First of all, glad you joined the family. Althought it seems archers are the "it" class to try now. I for one have been a proud archer since Oct 07 gridnding through it all. I think I can give a little insight that can help you on your path.
Your build. Since your going to be duoing and probably in a party alot 25spr/rest str. The 5% crit from 25spr is essential to any build for an archer and str is the best open stat for a party archer imo.
Empowerment will mostly likely change pre and post lv51. Just make sure you have 15 point by level 51 to put into damage,cooldown,and sp consumption on natures mist. Do the same for lv 75. Other than that the points are up to you. I suggest you get some points into damage for power and aim shot, and maybe getting their cooldown lower.
Since your going 25spr/rest str your going to need to make up for that. You can either look for end/spr or end/dex gear. Imo end/spr gear would be better later on or if you'll concentrate on pvp (extra m.def for mages). Just make sure the end on any gear is near max and a decent amount of either dex/spr.
For the style of play. I can show you how I set up my skills. Click here [
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All I can say is have autorun set up for some place thats going to be fast for you to turn on and off. For me thats spacebar idk about you.
In case you dont know how the skills look like I'll give them a run down.
1= Hp pot
2=SP pot
3=power shot
4=aim shot
5=auto attack
6=posion shot
7=bone shot(internal bleed)
8=multi shot(I actually switched this to key 9 today)
9=venmous shot
0=piercing shot(aoe venom)
-=natures mist
==pick up
shift +1=chain cast
Scrolls
Shift+7=deeper(95 skill)
shift+8=natures speed
shift+-=natures protections.
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Hope that helps.