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{{Infobox Job
|jobName=Archer
|jobType=First
|changesAt=[[Payon]]
|skills=5
|skillPoints=50
|questSkills=2
|str=3|agi=3|vit=1|int=2|dex=7|luk=2}}

== Overview ==

Archers are experts at long-range combat with [[Bows]] and [[Arrows]]. Their range gives them several advantages, which includes: 

*The ability to change the element of their weapon quickly by changing their arrow type. This makes Archers able to exploit elemental advantages easily. 
*Accuracy and damage is increased by the same stat (DEX), allowing all attacks to connect and deal a lot of damage. 
*Range enables archers to defeat stationary or slow-moving opponents that are stronger than they are without being hit. 

Drawbacks of the Archer class include: 

*Low VIT limits their ability to survive when they are caught up in melee situations. 
*Require Arrows for every attack with a Bow. Running out of arrows in a firefight can make an Archer useless.

==Jobchange Guide==
{{:Archer Job Change Guide}}

==Builds==
''See [[Hunter#Builds|Hunter Builds]], [[Dancer#Builds|Dancer Builds]] or [[Bard#Builds|Bard Builds]] for build strategies.''

=== Stats ===

*[[Stats#STR|STR]]: The only normal reason to up STR on an Archer is to extend the [[Weight Limit]], allowing for more Potions and [[Arrows]] to be carried. Archers should leave this at 1, unless a [[Beast Strafing]] build is planned.

*[[Stats#AGI|AGI]]: Archers aspiring to be PvM Bards or Dancers, or who will become Hunters will find AGI to be near as or more important than DEX. AGI increases [[ASPD]], allowing the Archer to attack more often (and before the enemy can close into melee range) and deal more damage over time. It also enables Archers to [[Stats#Flee|Flee]] an adversary and more easily evade their attacks. 

*[[Stats#VIT|VIT]] is reasonable for players who wish to PvP or take part in the War of Emperium. Pure PvM builds do not often invest in VIT. 

*[[Stats#INT|INT]] is usually only for those who will become [[Bard|Bards]] or [[Dancer|Dancers]]. [[Stats#INT|INT]] allows constant [[Double Strafe]] spamming and increases the efficacy of a [[Bard|Bard's]] [[Magic Strings|Magic Strings (alt Poem of Bragi)]] and [[Dancer|Dancer's]] [[Gypsy's Kiss| Gypsy's Kiss (alt Service for You)]]. It contributes to a [[Hunter|Hunter's]] [[Falcon]] damage by increasing [[Stats#ATK|ATK]], but Falconer builds should prioritize [[Stats#INT|INT]] after [[Stats#AGI|AGI]] and [[Stats#DEX|DEX]].

*[[Stats#DEX|DEX]]: As an Archer, the most important stat will be [[Stats#DEX|DEX]]. It minimally increases [[Stats#ASPD|ASPD]], reduces cast time, increases [[Stats#HIT|HIT]], and greatly improves [[bow]] damage. 

*[[Stats#LUK|LUK]] is useful if the Archer intends to change into a [[Hunter]] or as a [[Stats#Critical|critical]] support [[Dancer]] as it increases the efficacy of [[Lady Luck|Lady Luck (alt Fortune's Kiss)]]. [[Stats#LUK|LUK]] increases [[Falcon]] attack rate. These stats should also not be invested for Falconry until the player is a level 75+ Hunter.

===Skills=== 
''For second class skills see [[Hunter#Skills|Hunter Skills]], [[Dancer#Skills|Dancer Skills]], or [[Bard#Skills|Bard Skills]].'' 

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type
|- 
| {{Skill_List |skill=Arrow Shower}}
|| Deal up to 125% damage to targets in a 5*5 area around the target. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|-
| {{Skill_List |skill=Double Strafe}}
|| Deal up to 380% damage to a single target. || 10
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|-
| {{Skill_List |skill=Improve Concentration}}
|| Increase [[Stats#DEX|DEX]] and [[Stats#AGI|AGI]] by up to 12% for a duration. Uncovers hidden enemies in a 3 x 3 area when activated. || 10
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill_List |skill=Owl's Eye}}
|| Increases [[Stats#DEX|DEX]] by up to 10. || 10
|style="background:#cccccc"| Passive
|-
| {{Skill_List |skill=Vulture's Eye}}
|| Increases range and [[Stats#HIT|HIT]] when using bows. || 10
|style="background:#cccccc"| Passive
|}

====Quest Skills====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type !! Job Level<br/>Requirement !! Quest
|-
| {{Skill_List |skill=Arrow Crafting}}
|| Create arrows from various items. || 1 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active || 30 || [[Archer_Skill_Quest#Arrow_Crafting_Quest|Arrow Crafting Quest]]
|-
| {{Skill_List |skill=Arrow Repel}}
|| Shoot a target to inflict 150% damage and push it back 6 cells. || 1 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive || 35 || [[Archer_Skill_Quest#Arrow_Repel_Quest|Arrow Repel Quest]]
|}

===Job Bonuses===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Job Bonus'''
|- 
!'''Stat\Amount'''||'''+1'''||'''+2'''||'''+3'''||'''+4'''||'''+5'''||'''+6'''||'''+7'''  
|-
|'''STR'''||6||38||40|| || || ||
|-
|'''AGI'''||26||33||49|| || || || 
|-        
|'''VIT'''||46|| || || || || ||
|-
|'''INT'''||10 ||47|| || || || || 
|-                     
|'''DEX'''|| 2||14||18||30||36||42||50  
|-
|'''LUK'''||22||44|| || || || ||
|-         
|}

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