Category:Archers - Revision history

3nki: /* Ammunition */

2022-08-28T13:40:19Z

Ammunition

3nki: /* Archer Prestige Options */

2020-12-03T20:26:52Z

Archer Prestige Options

3nki at 15:42, 7 October 2020

2020-10-07T15:42:53Z

3nki: /* HR and Ammunition */

2020-08-14T18:36:58Z

HR and Ammunition

3nki: /* Archers in General */

2020-08-14T18:36:20Z

Archers in General

3nki: /* Ammunition */

2019-08-27T16:25:08Z

Ammunition

3nki: /* Archer Remort Options */

2019-02-22T11:11:56Z

Archer Remort Options

3nki: /* Fighting */

2019-02-21T16:09:11Z

Fighting

3nki: /* Ammunition */

2019-02-04T12:49:03Z

Ammunition

3nki: /* Using scattershot */

2018-07-19T14:21:13Z

Using scattershot

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	=== Ammunition ===		=== Ammunition ===
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		+	<B>Note:</B> An update in mid-2022 has made it so that an archer can only hold an ammo type that they know how to [[Fletch \|fletch]]. This means they cannot use piercing arrows/bolts/bullets until hero level 99 and splinter until hero 101. They can however make 'heroic' versions of lowmort arrows/bolts, barbed and steel.

	Archers usually either use piercing or splinter arrows. Splinter arrows do more damage (about one * difference) against unarmored mobs but are useless against mobs with armor ('with armor' means with any items equipped other than weapons). Since the difference is not that large, some people just prefer to use piercing arrows against all mobs and save themselves the hassle of changing ammunition. You fletch splinter arrows at twice the rate of piercing arrows. However splinter arrows are destroyed on use whereas piercing arrows can often be recovered after a fight.		Archers usually either use piercing or splinter arrows. Splinter arrows do more damage (about one * difference) against unarmored mobs but are useless against mobs with armor ('with armor' means with any items equipped other than weapons). Since the difference is not that large, some people just prefer to use piercing arrows against all mobs and save themselves the hassle of changing ammunition. You fletch splinter arrows at twice the rate of piercing arrows. However splinter arrows are destroyed on use whereas piercing arrows can often be recovered after a fight.

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 == Archer Prestige Options ==
-Archers can prestige to [[:Category: Fusiliers|fusiliers]] at lvl 50. Fusiliers are specialized archer-types who use slings and excel at [[Scattershot]] and [[Dodge]].
+Archers can [[:Category:Prestige Classes |prestige]] to [[:Category: Fusiliers|fusiliers]] or [[:Category: Soldiers |soldiers]] at lvl 50. Fusiliers are specialized archer-types who use slings and excel at [[Scattershot]] and [[Dodge]].
 == Archers at Hero Tier ==

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−	''ARCHERS are skilled hunters and scouts, as well as being masters with their chosen weapon, the [[:Category: Bows \|bow]]. Their [[:Category: Archer Skills And Spells \|skills]] represent their ability to survive in the wild, track down their foes, and their self-sufficiency in building and repairing the tools of their trade. Achieving real skill in archery takes such a lengthy commitment that master archers are generally reluctant to teach those who have already started down a different path. Tall, agile [[:Category: Races \|races]] with good eyesight make the best archers, notably [[Elves \|ELVES]] and [[Centaurs \|CENTAURs]]. Clumsy, bulky or non-humanoid races such as [[Ogres \|OGREs]] and [[Griffons \|GRIFFONs]] will not fare so well. The [[Prime Requisite \|PRIME REQUISITE]] of archers is [[Dexterity \|DEXterity]].''	+	''"Any fool can fling arrows off a parapet at an attacking army, but to truly master the bow requires a lifetime of dedication."<br>
		+	''     -Vercing Sableroix, Bowmaker to Royalty
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		+	''ARCHERS are skilled hunters and scouts, as well as being masters with their chosen weapon, the [[:Category: Bows \|bow]]. Their [[:Category: Archer Skills And Spells \|skills]] represent their ability to survive in the wild, track down their foes, and their self-sufficiency in building and repairing the tools of their trade. Achieving real skill in archery takes such a lengthy commitment that master archers are generally reluctant to teach those who have already started down a different path.''
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		+	''Tall, agile [[:Category: Races \|races]] with good eyesight make the best archers, notably [[Elves \|ELVES]] and [[Centaurs \|CENTAURs]]. Clumsy, bulky or non-humanoid races such as [[Ogres \|OGREs]] and [[Griffons \|GRIFFONs]] will not fare so well. The [[Prime Requisite \|PRIME REQUISITE]] of archers is [[Dexterity \|DEXterity]].''

	'''Abbreviation:''' Arc.		'''Abbreviation:''' Arc.

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 Also, unlike all other classes that attack several times a round, archers usually fire a single arrow per round.
-However, the ammo gets used up, so be mindful of your ammo status and replenish it well in advance. An archer with no ammo does no damage.
+However, the [[:Category:Ammunition |ammo]] gets used up, so be mindful of your ammo status and replenish it well in advance. An archer with no ammo does no damage.
 === Training ===

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 Archers can be generally described as hard hitting [[Sponge|sponges]]. This is because archers do most damage when using long bows - weapons which only operate properly if the archer is not tanking the mobs but instead remaining at the back, out of harm's way. Because of this, most archers live a relaxed life of being warmly accepted, grouped, tanked and enjoying huge damage they dish out.
-To elaborate on this point a bit further - during a standard lowmort/hero run, archer damage far outweighs other beneficial actions an archer may perform, like rescuing groupies, brandishing a staff, or doing some other activity. Thus, the leaders prefer to "leave them be", and require little of the archers save to perhaps choose a proper set of ammunition for a particular area.
+To elaborate on this point a bit further - during a standard lowmort/hero run, archer damage far outweighs other beneficial actions an archer may perform, like rescuing groupies, brandishing a staff, or doing some other activity. Thus, the leaders prefer to "leave them be", and require little of the archers save to perhaps choose a proper set of [[:Category:Ammunition |ammunition]] for a particular area.
 However. Archers make for quite capable soloers, have a plethora of utility abilities, and are quite proficient tanks, should the player wish to play them like that. Read on for details.

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	Explosive arrows are incredibly difficult to fletch, only do about one * above splinters, but damage armored enemies. When you fletch enough explosive arrows, you will enter a hidden exhaust during which time you won't be able to make any more of them. To stockpile explosive arrows, fletch 3 to 4 batches of explosives (or until you fail to produce anything twice in a row), each time you fletch would normally. Assuming you fletch arrows after every run or every other run, that will be enough time to let the exhaustion wear off. Generally no one uses this type of ammo except for the [[Ultimate Dragon]] battle.		Explosive arrows are incredibly difficult to fletch, only do about one * above splinters, but damage armored enemies. When you fletch enough explosive arrows, you will enter a hidden exhaust during which time you won't be able to make any more of them. To stockpile explosive arrows, fletch 3 to 4 batches of explosives (or until you fail to produce anything twice in a row), each time you fletch would normally. Assuming you fletch arrows after every run or every other run, that will be enough time to let the exhaustion wear off. Generally no one uses this type of ammo except for the [[Ultimate Dragon]] battle.
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		+	[[Sableroix Arrows \|Sableroix arrows]] were recently added for hero 200+ archers.

	=== Training ===		=== Training ===

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 Archers can remort into [[:Category:Assassins|assassins]].
-Remort races that benefit archery are [[High Elves]] (terrific archers akin to centaurs), and [[Tuataurs]] (very good archers). Archers also remort to [[Sprites]] after defeating the [[Ultimate Dragon]] in order to create powerful fusiliers that carry the [[Ultimate Archer's Gauntlet]] - which is otherwise unavailable to fusiliers.
+Remort races that benefit archery are [[High Elves]] (terrific archers akin to centaurs), and [[Tuataurs]] (very good archers). Archers also remort to [[Sprites]] or [[Demonseeds]] after defeating the [[Ultimate Dragon]] in order to create powerful fusiliers that carry the [[Ultimate Archer's Gauntlet]] - which is otherwise unavailable to fusiliers.
 [[Category: Core Classes]]

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 === Fighting ===
-'''Soloing:''' If using a missile weapon, you must use a [[:Category:Light Crossbows|light crossbow]] for either soloing or tanking.  Other missile weapons (bows specifically) suffer a penalty when the user is being attacked, resulting in a large number of missed shots.
+'''Soloing:''' If using a missile weapon, you must use a [[:Category:Light Crossbows|light crossbow]] or [[:Category:Guns |gun]] for either soloing or tanking.  Other missile weapons (bows specifically) suffer a penalty when the user is being attacked, resulting in a large number of missed shots.
 As far as gear is concerned, remember to wear HR improving gear to maximize your damage.

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 === Ammunition ===
-Archers usually either use piercing or splinter arrows. Splinter arrows do more damage (about one * difference) against unarmored mobs but are useless against mobs with armor. Since the difference is not that large, some people just prefer to use piercing arrows against all mobs and save themselves the hassle of changing ammunition. You fletch splinter arrows at twice the rate of piercing arrows. However splinter arrows are destroyed on use whereas piercing arrows can often be recovered after a fight.
+Archers usually either use piercing or splinter arrows. Splinter arrows do more damage (about one * difference) against unarmored mobs but are useless against mobs with armor ('with armor' means with any items equipped other than weapons). Since the difference is not that large, some people just prefer to use piercing arrows against all mobs and save themselves the hassle of changing ammunition. You fletch splinter arrows at twice the rate of piercing arrows. However splinter arrows are destroyed on use whereas piercing arrows can often be recovered after a fight.
 Explosive arrows are incredibly difficult to fletch, only do about one * above splinters, but damage armored enemies. When you fletch enough explosive arrows, you will enter a hidden exhaust during which time you won't be able to make any more of them. To stockpile explosive arrows, fletch 3 to 4 batches of explosives (or until you fail to produce anything twice in a row), each time you fletch would normally. Assuming you fletch arrows after every run or every other run, that will be enough time to let the exhaustion wear off. Generally no one uses this type of ammo except for the [[Ultimate Dragon]] battle.

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 === Using scattershot ===
-Archers can do a fair amount of damage using scattershot, especially if the mob is bashed - comparable to a caster. The best way to do this is to first initiate combat normally (either with the ''kill'' command or wait to be drawn into combat after the tank) and then scatter 7 every round (initiating combat with scattershot will put you in lag, 1 sec for each arrow you use in scattershot). To see the damage from each shot, you need to ''config +battleself''. Note that scattershot uses up ammunition extremely fast, so you need to have fletched a lot of them in advance. Together with the mana requirement for fletching at lord, this can be a tedious affair, requiring lot of regenning. The best way to do this is via a script in your mud client. You can keep the arrows (braces of 500 each) in a locker.
+Archers can do a fair amount of damage using scattershot, especially if the mob is bashed - comparable to a caster. The best way to do this is to first initiate combat normally (either with the ''kill'' command or wait to be drawn into combat after the tank) and then scatter 7 every round (initiating combat with scattershot will put you in lag, 1 sec for each arrow you use in scattershot). To see the damage from each shot, you need to ''config +battleself''. Note that scattershot uses up ammunition extremely fast, so you need to have fletched a lot of them in advance. Together with the mana requirement for fletching at lord, this can be a tedious affair, requiring lot of regenning. The best way to do this is via a script in your mud client. You can keep the arrows (braces of 500 each) in a locker (if you can find one available).
 == Archer Remort Options ==