Archer
Overview / Role
The Archer is a ranged physical DPS specialist using the bow. Excellent at safely picking off targets at distance, the Archer relies on DEX for both damage and accuracy.
Requirements
- Base Level: None
- Job Level: 10 as Novice
- Prerequisite: Complete the Archer job change quest in Payon.
Advancement Path
At Job Level 40-50, the Archer can advance to:
- Hunter - Trap-focused DPS with a Falcon companion.
- Bard (male) / Dancer (female) - Performance-based party support.
Job Level Cap: 50
Key Skills
- Double Strafe: Two rapid arrow shots, the Archer's bread and butter.
- Arrow Shower: AoE arrow attack on a target cell.
- Owl's Eye: Permanent +DEX bonus.
- Vulture's Eye: Increases bow range and HIT.
- Improve Concentration: Buff that increases AGI and DEX.
Recommended Playstyle
Pump DEX for one-shot Double Strafe damage and AGI for attack speed. Carry multiple elemental arrow types (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Holy, Shadow) to exploit weaknesses. Great solo and team class throughout the leveling curve.