High-Mobility Marksman Tinkerer · Ranged DPS · DEX

Archer

I learned the bow beneath branches that punish a careless shot. From high ground I can split armor, cripple a fleeing quarry, or send elemental fury along the shaft before an enemy has crossed half the field.

Leather keeps my step light, and nearly any bow or ranged weapon feels familiar in my hands. An adventuring company gives me the distance in which I excel; alone, I survive by choosing the ground before the battle chooses it for me.

Build your character

Character creation

Class modifier to race base stats: +2 STR, +4 DEX, +2 AGI.

Bonus point advice

Dexterity is the Archer's primary attribute and the best starting priority for accuracy and consistent ranged attacks. After that, favor Agility for mobility and avoidance, then Strength to support physical damage. A sturdier build can move a secondary point into Stamina.

Choose for your playstyle: Favor Dexterity for reliable ranged attacks, Agility for mobility and avoidance, Strength for physical damage, or Stamina for a sturdier solo build.

Starting choices

Playable races and starting stats

Race	STR	STA	DEX	AGI	INT	WIS	CHA	Bonus
Deep Elf	16	15	20	20	19	17	15	10
Goblin	17	15	23	21	17	16	13	10
Suggested allocation: +5 Dexterity, +3 Agility, and +2 Strength
Halfling	17	17	20	19	14	20	15	10
Suggested allocation: +7 Dexterity, +2 Agility, and +1 Strength
High Elf	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	10
Human	18	17	20	18	16	16	17	10
Suggested allocation: +7 Dexterity, +2 Agility, and +1 Strength
Ogre	22	19	19	16	16	15	15	10
Suggested allocation: +8 Dexterity, +1 Agility, and +1 Strength
Wood Elf	16	14	22	22	15	17	16	10
Suggested allocation: +5 Dexterity, +3 Agility, and +2 Strength

Class stat modifiers

STR +2DEX +4AGI +2

Level reference

Spells and abilities

55 known

Type identifies the in-game book tab. Spells are tied to the spell book; Innate and Skill-tab actions remain available after death.

Level 1

Name	Type	Skill	Acquired
Point Blank IFire a point-blank shot at your target, dealing 80% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 1 (L1) to 3 (L9) Physical Damage. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	Vendor
Salvage ArrowsSearch the corpses around you, looking for arrows.	Innate	Mar	Vendor
ThrowThrow a throwing weapon at your target. Requires throwing weapon. Requires throwing weapons.	Skill	Martial	Starting

Level 2

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Barbed Arrow IFire a barbed arrow at your target, dealing 50% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 2 Bleed Damage every 6s for 20s. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 3

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
DisengagementLaunch yourself away from your target, decreasing your Threat against them by 150 (L1) to 1500 (L60). As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Acrobatics	—	Vendor

Level 4

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
SkirmisherAdopt the role of a skirmisher, increasing your Movement Speed by 10%, reducing the cooldown of Strafing Barrage by 20%, and reducing the cast time of all abilities by 20%. This ability persists until cancelled. As of Patch 0.25.0.1.	Innate	Subterfuge	0 mana	Vendor

Level 5

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Illuminating ShotFire an illuminating shot at your target, causing them to light up for 2 minutes. This ability is limited to one target. This ability requires a bow and arrows.	Innate	Might	—	Vendor
Quick Shot IFire a quick shot at your target, dealing 100% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 1 (L1) to 10 (L15) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Mgt	—	Vendor

Level 6

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Net ShotFire a net shot at your target, interrupting their casting, knocking them back, and immobilizing them for 6 seconds. This ability has a chance to be removed by damage.	Innate	Mar	—	Vendor

Level 7

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
FlareFire off a flare, granting you a temporary light source and revealing invisible entities. This ability requires a bow and Pitch-Wrapped Arrow. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	—	Vendor
Snaring ShotFire a snaring shot at your target, reducing Movement Speed by 50% for 6 seconds. This ability requires a bow and arrows. This ability has diminishing returns when used in PvE and PvP. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	—	Vendor

Level 8

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Interrupting ShotFire a sudden shot at your target, interrupting their casting and preventing them from casting spells from the same school of magic for 3 seconds. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	—	Vendor
Strafing Barrage IBarrage your target with arrows, dealing 100% Weapon Ratio Damage four times. This ability shares a cooldown with Splintering Shot and Piercing Shot This ability can be used while moving.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 9

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Piercing Shot IFire a piercing shot at your target, dealing 125% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 12 (L9) to 15 (L19) Physical Damage, and reducing incoming healing effects by 50% for 30 seconds.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 10

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Alarm TrapPlace an alarm trap at your feet, notifying you of targets that enter the affected area.	Innate	Sub	—	Crafted trap
Point Blank IIFire a point-blank shot at your target, dealing 90% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 6 (L10) to 9 (L19) Physical Damage. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 11

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Exposing ShotFire an exposing shot at your target, decreasing their Defense by 5 and increasing their Physical Damage received by 5% for 1 minute. Requires a bow and arrows. As of patch 0.25.0.1.	Innate	Might	—	Vendor

Level 12

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Barbed Arrow IIFire a barbed arrow at your target, dealing 50% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 6 Bleed Damage every 6s for 20s. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor
CaltropsPlace caltrops in an area around you. Enemies who stand in the caltrops have their speed reduced by 65%.	Innate	Subterfuge	—	Vendor

Level 13

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Oil Trap IPlace an oil trap at your feet, dealing 35 fire damage to nearby Targets when detonated with Flare.	Innate	Sub	—	Crafted trap

Level 14

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Sniper's BlindConceal your position, rendering you virtually undetectable. Additionally, your Piercing Shot deals increased damage while concealed by Sniper's Blind. This ability is removed by movement.	Innate	Subterfuge	0 mana	Vendor

Level 15

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Quick Shot IIFire a quick shot at your target, dealing 125% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 10 (L15) to 20 (L25) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 16

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Immobilizing TrapPlace a trap at your feet, immobilizing the first target that triggers it for 20 seconds.	Innate	Sub	—	Crafted trap

Level 18

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Splintering Shot IFire a spreading shot at your target and those around it, dealing 50% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 3 (L18) to 4 (L28) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrow.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 19

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Piercing Shot IIFire a piercing shot at your target, dealing 150% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 20 (L19) to 25 (L29) Physical Damage, and reducing incoming healing effects by 50% for 30 seconds.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 20

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Flurry of ArrowsPrepare yourself to unleash a flurry of arrows, instantly resetting the cooldown of your Quick Shot ability, and increasing your Ranged Damage by 50% for 12 seconds. This ability resets the cooldown of Quick Shot a second time when it ends.	Innate	Might	—	Vendor
Point Blank IIIFire a point-blank shot at your target, dealing 100% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 12 (L20) to 15 (L29) Physical Damage. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 21

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Strafing Barrage IIBarrage your target with arrows, dealing 110% Weapon Ratio Damage four times. This ability shares a cooldown with Splintering Shot and Piercing Shot.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 22

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Barbed Arrow IIIFire a barbed arrow at your target, dealing 50% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 20 Bleed Damage every 6s for 20s. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 24

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
MarksmanAdopt the role of a marksman, increasing the damage of your Piercing Shot and Splintering Shot, and granting your ranged attacks and abilities a chance to land Critical Hits. This ability persists until cancelled.	Innate	Subterfuge	0 mana	Vendor

Level 25

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Quick Shot IIIFire a quick shot at your target, dealing 150% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 20 (L25) to 30 (L35) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 26

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
RelocateRetreat into the shadows and relocate to a more advantageous position, increasing your Movement Speed by 40% and rendering you virtually undetectable for 4 seconds..	Innate	Acrobat	0 mana	Vendor

Level 28

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Splintering Shot IIFire a spreading shot at your target and those around it, dealing 60% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 5 (L28) to 8 (L38) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrow.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 29

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Piercing Shot IIIFire a piercing shot at your target, dealing 175% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 30 (L29) to 35 (L39) Physical Damage, and reducing incoming healing effects by 50% for 30 seconds.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 30

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
AnticipateAnticipate enemy aggression, granting you a 100% chance to dodge incoming melee attacks for 15 seconds.	Innate	Martial	0 mana	Vendor
Point Blank IVFire a point-blank shot at your target, dealing 110% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 18 (L30) to 21 (L39) Physical Damage. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 32

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Barbed Arrow IVFire a barbed arrow at your target, dealing 50% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 40 Bleed Damage every 6s for 20s. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 33

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Strafing Barrage IIIBarrage your target with arrows, dealing 120% Weapon Ratio Damage four times. This ability shares a cooldown with Splintering Shot and Piercing Shot This ability can be used while moving.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 34

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Smoke Bomb ArrowFire a smoke bomb at your target, blinding them and nearby targets for 18 seconds. This ability requires a bow and Smoke Bomb Arrow (item).	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 35

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Quick Shot IVFire a smoke bomb at your target, blinding them and nearby targets for 18 seconds. This ability requires a bow and Smoke Bomb Arrow (item).	Innate	Mgt	—	Vendor

Level 38

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Splintering Shot IIIFire a spreading shot at your target and those around it, dealing 70% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 8 (L38) to 12 (L48) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrow.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 39

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Piercing Shot IVFire a piercing shot at your target, dealing 200% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 40 (L39) to 45 (L49) Physical Damage, and reducing incoming healing effects by 50% for 30 seconds.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 40

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Point Blank VFire a point-blank shot at your target, dealing 120% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 24 (L40) to 27 (L49) Physical Damage. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 42

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Barbed Arrow VFire a barbed arrow at your target, dealing 50% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 52 Bleed Damage every 6s for 20s. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 44

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Poison Gas Trap IPlace a poison gas trap at your feet, dealing 35 Poison Damage every 6 seconds for 30 seconds to nearby targets when triggered.	Innate	Sub	—	Crafted trap

Level 45

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Quick Shot VFire a quick shot at your target, dealing 200% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 40 (L45) to 50 (L55) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 46

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Strafing Barrage IVBarrage your target with arrows, dealing 130% Weapon Ratio Damage four times. This ability shares a cooldown with Splintering Shot and Piercing Shot This ability can be used while moving.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 48

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Splintering Shot IVFire a spreading shot at your target and those around it, dealing 80% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 12 (L48) to 16 (L58) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrow.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 49

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Piercing Shot VFire a piercing shot at your target, dealing 225% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 50 (L49) to 55 (L59) Physical Damage, and reducing incoming healing effects by 50% for 30 seconds.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 50

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Point Blank VIFire a point-blank shot at your target, dealing 130% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 30 (L50) to 33 (L59) Physical Damage. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 52

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Barbed Arrow VIFire a barbed arrow at your target, dealing 50% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 60 Bleed Damage every 6s for 20s. This ability requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 55

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Quick Shot VIFire a quick shot at your target, dealing dealing 250% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 50 (L55) to 55 (L60) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrows. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 58

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Splintering Shot VFire a spreading shot at your target and those around it, dealing 80% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 12 (L48) to 16 (L58) Physical Damage. Requires a bow and arrow.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 59

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Piercing Shot VIFire a piercing shot at your target, dealing 275% Weapon Ratio Damage plus 60 Physical Damage, and reducing incoming healing effects by 50% for 30 seconds.	Innate	Might	0 mana	Vendor

Level 60

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
DeadeyeLock onto targets with deadly precision, increasing all Ranged Damage dealt by 50% for 15 seconds. As of 0.25.0.1 patch.	Innate	Subterfuge	0 mana	Vendor

Character proficiencies

Skills

20 known

These are trainable character proficiencies—not actions from the Spell, Innate, or Skill tabs of the spell-book window.

Other

Level	Skill	How gained	Cap at 50	Cap at 60
1	AcrobaticsProficiency used by agile physical maneuvers, evasive movement, and acrobatic attacks.	Automatic	255	Unknown
1	MartialProficiency used by trained weapon techniques and other martial actions.	Automatic	255	Unknown
1	MightProficiency used by physical abilities built around strength, impact, and force.	Automatic	255	Unknown
1	ValorProficiency used by disciplined defensive, protective, and battlefield-command techniques.	Automatic	255	Unknown

General skills

Level	Skill	How gained	Cap at 50	Cap at 60
1	Alcohol ToleranceImproves your ability to resist the impairing effects of alcohol.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
1	CommercePractical skill used when buying from and selling to merchants.	Automatic	25	25
1	FishingAllows you to catch fish from suitable bodies of water.	Automatic	300	300
1	SwimmingImproves movement and endurance while traveling through water.	Automatic	100	100

Weapon skills

Level	Skill	How gained	Cap at 50	Cap at 60
1	ArcheryProficiency with bows and ranged bow attacks.	Automatic	5	5
1	BludgeoningProficiency with blunt weapons such as clubs, hammers, and maces.	Automatic	250	Unknown
1	PiercingProficiency with piercing weapons such as daggers and spears.	Automatic	250	Unknown
1	SlashingProficiency with edged weapons that cut or slash.	Automatic	250	Unknown
1	ThrowingProficiency with thrown weapons and throwing attacks.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown

Combat skills

Level	Skill	How gained	Cap at 50	Cap at 60
1	Defense	Automatic	250	300
1	DodgeProvides a chance to avoid an incoming attack through movement.	Trainer	150	Unknown
1	Hand to HandProficiency with unarmed attacks.	Automatic	100	100
1	OffenseGeneral offensive proficiency that supports accuracy and effectiveness with physical attacks.	Automatic	250	Unknown
1	ParryProvides a chance to deflect an incoming attack with a weapon.	Trainer	166	Unknown
10	Dual WieldAllows effective use of a weapon in each hand.	Trainer	240	Unknown
15	Double AttackProvides a chance to make an additional attack during a combat round.	Trainer	250	Unknown

Progression

Class quests

Archer Starter Quest (Faelindral)Level 1

Archer Starter Quest (Night Harbor)Level 1

Archer Starter Quest (Underdocks)Level 1

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