Confused with builds

[lillitab]

I'm new to this game ("moved from"[but still play] Solstice) so i don't understand what you mean by DD cleric (whatever that is) builds, Pvp builds...

I'm an archer and i don't exactly get what i should put the builds in cause...
...i don't get builds.

[Asmodejjj]

DD= damage dealer, based on full STR build, or INT for mages.


As an archer, you WILL find that your defence is of...a lacking nature. It is difficult to train without a party, but yet it only becomes more difficult to get a party when you reach higher levels.

To avoid disappointment with your archer, first off, when training it is important to ask yourself what type of training you see yourself doing, and then which stats to assign. There are many variations to builds, so there'll be no need to lecture you on where to put your stats, but essentially, you should follow two strict builds as a base:


25 SPR: Rest STR

It is important to get the initial 25 SPR (which takes from level 1-20 to get). Why? Because it gives you a good 5% crit rate on top of your weapon, as well as extra Mag Def and SP. Now, after level 20, you can do whatever you want, but it is recommended you go with STR, for better attacking power. It adds up later on.

Pure SPR Build

This build is controversial: You get an amazing amount of SP, crit, and good Mag Def, but on the other hand you lack some of the power of your STR build brethern. If you can afford equips to make up what you will lack (which really isn't that costly), then you should consider taking this build.

In the two above builds, you can obviously variate your stats. If you want more def, add END, if you want more Aim and Evade, add Dex, but know that Evade is useless in KQ's, and you can always make evade scrolls, which are equally useless. An extra 100 evade doesn't mean that monster is going to miss you even twice as much, but an extra 29 def from a t1 scroll drops damage by about 30 points. You're an archer, not a ninja, and the aim and evade you get from leveling alone is plenty.

Another thing that should be mentioned is that SPR FROM WEAPONS AND ARMOR DOES NOT ADD TO CRIT RATE. So don't think you can replace it just like that. This is the main reason for getting at least 25 SPR on an archer, for the crit rate you crave. STR, END, and DEX all add the same things when they come from weapons and armor, but SPR only adds that lovely Magic Defence, and SP. So keep that in mind when building your archer. It's not as costly as it might seem, as long as you're careful with your money.

So when you go out into the World of Fiesta, keep it in mind that SPR is essentially important to you. Keep in mind that yes, you do lack defence properties, but you also have the gift of range, Damage Per Second, and the lowest level AoE attack out there (even if it's useless). An Archer is a complicated class to understand. Hopefully, this miniature build guide has helped and you can always ask a fellow archer for help. I'm sure they'd be glad to do so.

[yourmojo]

If you're referring to that thread where the guy was asking for us to vote on the build? Then a DD cleric is a solo cleric, or a fighting cleric. One that kills monsters rather than or, or heals and fights at the same time.

At least that's what I was referring to. (he had DD cleric in his poll) but he actually meant solo cleric I think.