Archers Guide To Success

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Let’s begin with the basics. There are many different builds to being an archer. Some help to do different tasks while some are better for soloing or for parties.

What each stat adds:
STR = +1.2dmg
END = +.1%block(1~50)/.05%block(51+), +.5def, +5hp.
DEX = +.2%evade(1~50)/.1%evade(51+), +.3%aim(1~33)/.2%aim(34~67)/.1%aim(68+)
INT = +1.2Mdmg
SPR = +.2%crit(1~25)/.1%crit(26+), +.5Mdef, +5sp

STR
Well, the stat that raises your damage. It's static, and looking above, it's really up to you whether or not you think it's worth it. Quite useful to build to base damage and something most DDs have in their build.


DEX
The stat that you get for evasion and aim. Is it really worth it though? Yes it is, the more DEX you have the better the DEX works in your favour. For aim? It's unlikely for an archer to miss because of the high DEX boost they get already, unless you're fighting red-named monsters or a boss, an aim scroll and an evasion scroll is usually enough. Evasion however even though it can be regained through an evasion scroll can be boosted by large amounts of DEX in free stats and items.

END
Some archers put a bit into this and just put everything else into others. Many tank archers have this in their build and I'm pretty sure that many others do, for even I have a little bit here. Though it adds nothing to block, End could be useful if used right and for the right situations. END isn’t needed though some say it helps. You can choose to add a few points here if you like, but I don’t necessarily recommend it. It can be very useful at times. Due to them being made up by using a defense and vitality scroll which can be bought from around 80-150 coppers.

SPR
It's recommended to put at least 25 points into this stat to get +5% crit, after that, the crit rate you get gets halved to 0.1%. SPR isn't only for crit though, it's also useful for the SP and of course the magic defense which is also useful or both PvM (plaver vs magic monsters) and PvP (player vs player) against mages.

There are several different ways to branch off. Which you choose depends on what you plan on doing.

A very much debated topic is DEX and STR. If you plan on soloing do DEX and STR and if you plan on partying then go STR. You do not have to add DEX if you wish not to, but you can if like. DEX can easily be gotten back from Evasion and Aim scrolls which can easily be bought from other players from around 90-200 coppers each.
If you choose to use DEX and STR I recommend a 1:2 build for it.

This guide recommends +25 SPR, +25 DEX, and rest STR for soloing, and +25 SPR and rest STR for partying.

The first few points should be devoted to STR to help build up the damage an archer can do. Then after about 10 to 15 points start adding points to SPR to increase critical rate, magic defense, and Sp. This will increase your chance of success as an archer. The DEX will help you in the difficult 80+ levels, though they don't have to be added at first they are recommended to start in their mid-levels to 60.

Though feel free to mess around with the build of course avoiding Int.

Other builds suggested by the archer community and how to achieve them:

~Tanker Archer Build 3:1 END:STR~

If you like to soak up hits and take a beating, this is your build with the build mostly being END you can take a lot more hits then the average archer, and maybe a couple tanks. The little STR in this build helps to keep the creatures fixed on you. This build is good for Archers 20 and up because at level 20 archers get the Multi-Shot skill, and peaks at 51 when archers get the Multi-Poison.

**This may be a decent tanker due to END adding little health and adding defense.Though it doesn't help that there is no "block" effect and DEX could prove useful. This build could would probably not be very useful for beginners, but if you aren't afraid to Tank go for it. Also recommended is cash shop items. Like defense items, hp/sp extender, etc.**


~25 SPR Full STR~
The most common build, one can either get the full SPR right away or work with a 2:1/STR:SPR or opposite 2:1/SPR:STR or different. It is the best build to choose for beginning archers, and will surely see one through to the end. Though it might not give one many an advantage to do something like tanking or player versus player, it has been proven to be one of the best builds out there.

~25 SPR Full DEX~
This build will maximize your critting ability as well as your evasion and aim. This is said to be a very good solo build, and though some controversy might be held on this one, rest assured you won't be disappointed if you choose this one. Remember though by having more DEX it doesn't always mean you will be missed by monsters.

~Support Archer Build 2:1:1 DEX:STR:SPR~

This build is the average build in my opinion it makes a well rounded archer, and as most people know Archers are mainly support so is no surprise that this is a common build. Your strengths are the ability to adapt to all parties, the only weakness is that you’re not specialized to do lots of damage or take damage.

~Damage Dealer Build 1:3 STR:SPR~

This build deals huge amounts of damage and is the second most common build of an archer. This archer is well equip to handle lots of enemies in a party for an extended amount of time and usually out does a mage in damage. The STR will form the base of your damage, while the SPR increases the amount of skills you can use between rests and increases your critical rate.

**Damage Dealer Build 3:1 STR:SPR**
This archer is for parties and if you plan on soloing a lot don’t go with this build. Adding more STR at first and some SPR points later might be the best choice, but it is up to you on how to use this build.

~PvP (Player Vs Player) Build 2:2:1 END:SPR:STR~

If you like war this is your archer build, also a well rounded build this archer can take and deal blows at a fair average. Many players will fall by your bow if you chose this one. Also because this archer doesn't really specialize, it isn’t very good for anything else except PvP and Soloing.

**Player Vs Player Build 2:2:3 DEX:SPR:STR**
The DEX might prove helpful for you to avoid hits, STR to deal damage, and SPR for good critical. It is a good all around choice. DEX can be interchanged with END if chosen to do so.

* The above builds have been contributed by THr3eS01di3Rs. Thank you!
* Some has been added as suggested by Sven-. Thank you!

~Pure DEX Build~

A build that any archer would love. Giving a full capacity of aim and evasion. You are sure never to miss even on the highest mob with this build and at the same time you will be missed many times. Many prefer this for the high boost of aim and evasion. Watch the constant misses by those mobs with this build.

*The above has been suggested by CalvinKevin aka WildArms. Thank you!

~Pure SPR Build~

A critting monster, basically. You will have full crit capacity with this build. Though you may see that it starts as slow it is fast to finish. It is best paired with a crossbow for it's high crit addition. Any extra crit items are a perfect match for this build. Also recommended are cash shop items that add to your crit.

Note:

Str & End

Str and End are a tricky thing to understand. As shown below about End it is best to pair free-stat Str with End tacked items. The free-stat points vs item based stats are a very debatable thing, but it is best to go with free-stat Str due to the better stats and item based End.

END on an item gives you +1 def and 5hp for every +1 point,
END as a free stat gives you +.5 def and +5 hp

**Something that might prove helpful here!**= Added by myself as suggested by others in-game and forums.