Verification?

[firedale2002]

So... I just want to verify a few things...

Archer's skills are pretty much the same as the mage's... Even the first three skills have the same exact description, heh.

The mage's skills are higher, since their primary stat is actually the one for elements, whereas archers have dex... In addition, the archer can use the skills less, since, again, the mage's stat is the same for MP...

Archers's physical attacks are pretty much like the swordsman, 'cept it runs out of ammo and is ranged... But archer's armor is weaker than the swordsman.

So... can someone please explain to me the benefit of being an archer compared to any of the other classes?

And please, don't just say 'your attacks are ranged!'

In PvP... I've noticed that just about every class has a ranged attack...

[BloodLimit]

Archers can jump while ranging, it's a huge advantage to fight against any class. Archers range is basically half or more of the map and they can combo their skills with ease.

Mages can't jump while casting spells, their spells are timed and easy to counterattack.

[firedale2002]

Archers can jump while ranging, it's a huge advantage to fight against any class. Archers range is basically half or more of the map and they can combo their skills with ease.

Mages can't jump while casting spells, their spells are timed and easy to counterattack.

Mage's have the same range skill.

And archer's skills are timed as well, same as mage. Archers can't use skills while jumping, either.

But a good point, I suppose... archers can shoot down on an enemy while jumping with a strong attack, and forward with a weak attack.

Any other good points? Or again... is being ranged their only advantage? They're weaker in every other aspect.

[BloodLimit]

Well considering that Archers are only based on range then yes, they might be weaker in every other aspect but trying to hit an Archer sometimes can be a pain.

[blake3470]

Yes, in pvp, on my archer, I rarely get hit 1 on 1 against a mage, a priest, or a melee fighter. Many people have trouble hitting skilled archers 3 to 1 as well (but that all depends on how awesome you are.) :P

Edit: We also have a skill that increases our atk power by about 10% (I think.....and I forgot the name). >.<

[obilerator]

One important thing to note is that, archers shoot outside of the screen in PvP. Their range is much higher than mages, and if you are mini-map aware, you can take down other classes pretty easily because of your crazy range and the level 2x skill which impedes movement totally, giving you an extra 2 hits in.

[darksart]

The ranged weak attack is also useful I think even though it is short, its great in cutting off attacks.

Also on the negative side, it is harder to grapple with opponents.
I'm not sure but I think arrows have a smaller hitbox when shooting standing, and our skills and strong attack take a longer recovery time(meaning melees can closed in easier if we miss.

[graviton53]

You have an unlimited amount of arrows in PvP, so luckily for you, you won't be spending any money playing PvP. Your arrows are limited in PvE however. You easily have the longest range in the game if you choose to have the Sniper as your second class due to one of their skills. If you do not go the sniper route, you still have better range than a mage, but you will not have the maximum range that a sniper will have. If you choose to go the BeastMaster route, you are able to harass the other team with not only your arrows, but the pets you have as well.

[sighingwind]

Archers can be great if you're skilled with them. The spell casting is much more speedy than a mages, and yes, the jump attack is extremely useful. Also, mages don't have a strong base (s and d) attack.

[kennenpro]

Archers have pretty annoying weak attacks if they keep spamming them,which makes their opponents hard to counter their attacks.Does that sound like an advantage for ya?

[Prolific1]

Bottom line: Archers are hard to face because of their range and if your facing Prolific, O_Connor, Zaraki, Mai, and f0x

Enough Said