Ivory
08-13-2014, 08:33 AM
It is the Archers Vow mission to show all of Norrath the power of a rangers bow!
Even pre-velious, archery is actually a pretty powerful tool for a ranger (as long as it doesn't summon or run quick; if you can hit it, you can kill it). When velious hits, it will only get better (with our 50+ discipline, and a host of new bows).
So, I'm looking for other like-minded rangers who want to join in bringing archery back into the spotlight.
PM me or post here if interested. Or send Rosen a tell in game :)
((Note:: This is probably a better guild for alts and rangers who want to play with the theme of being a master archer. We are a bit focused towards rangers ~a rarer class~ and getting high numbers might be difficult.))
- TIPS -
How to be a master archer? Simple! Start with Dexterity! Did you know bows use dex for calculations like melee uses strength? This also means using proc weapons is a master archers best option for close combat since our proc rates can be so high.
Bow Caster - Since most bows have a decent delay, you can actually mix in the direct damage spells between shots on a snared mob you are kiting. This can increase your damage significantly. A master archer doesn't rely on their bow alone...but uses it in synergy with other skills!
Root'N'Shoot - Rooting a mob and using dots in combination with archery is another reliable way to do decent damage. Best part about this strategy is it lets you meditate between shots for little downtime.
Buy Arrows - For general hunting, it is best to buy basic arrows from merchants (a stack of 20 costs roughly a gold). Learning to fletch is nice for higher levels (and if you have extra money to spare), but crafting thousands of arrows for general hunting will drive you insane. Good news, at level 45 you can start to use Tolan's Bracer to summon arrows yourself.
Even pre-velious, archery is actually a pretty powerful tool for a ranger (as long as it doesn't summon or run quick; if you can hit it, you can kill it). When velious hits, it will only get better (with our 50+ discipline, and a host of new bows).
So, I'm looking for other like-minded rangers who want to join in bringing archery back into the spotlight.
PM me or post here if interested. Or send Rosen a tell in game :)
((Note:: This is probably a better guild for alts and rangers who want to play with the theme of being a master archer. We are a bit focused towards rangers ~a rarer class~ and getting high numbers might be difficult.))
- TIPS -
How to be a master archer? Simple! Start with Dexterity! Did you know bows use dex for calculations like melee uses strength? This also means using proc weapons is a master archers best option for close combat since our proc rates can be so high.
Bow Caster - Since most bows have a decent delay, you can actually mix in the direct damage spells between shots on a snared mob you are kiting. This can increase your damage significantly. A master archer doesn't rely on their bow alone...but uses it in synergy with other skills!
Root'N'Shoot - Rooting a mob and using dots in combination with archery is another reliable way to do decent damage. Best part about this strategy is it lets you meditate between shots for little downtime.
Buy Arrows - For general hunting, it is best to buy basic arrows from merchants (a stack of 20 costs roughly a gold). Learning to fletch is nice for higher levels (and if you have extra money to spare), but crafting thousands of arrows for general hunting will drive you insane. Good news, at level 45 you can start to use Tolan's Bracer to summon arrows yourself.