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A2->Ranger3->Falconer->Scout->Mergen

Class and Rank Archer
#1

So, currently, I almost reached R7 and decided to ask for opinions on my build.

The main idea is stacking buffs from ranks 1-6 and getting some utility on R7 before taking 3 circles of damage. I want to see some good AoE here.

Swift Step - for crit.
Steady aim - though heavily nerfed, still a buff.
Circling - for increased AoE and decreased ADR. Also have an interesting combo with homing arrow.

I thought about taking Rogue for barrage and capturing FS, but feint range isn’t that great for massive AoE and 5% damage from Ranger3 is still a damage. Capture is more for bossing, I want AoE. Also, I am full DEX and won’t benefit from Sneak Hit.

I thought about Scout3, but Mergen has enough AoE skills with many overheats. Even at C1.

Musketeer - less AoE-oriented, weapon switch, which may freeze you nicely.

Cannoneer - may be good for filling a skill rotation, but still require to switch from a 2H bow.

What do you think?

#2

Seems like a nice safe build for a pure PVE char.

Some smal things. Not taking Barrage 15 is a really bad idea.
Remove your points in Spread shot and Partian shaft and put all of them in Arrow sprinkle.

#3

Later. I’ll have free points even after it anyway. SP consumption <_<. Also my main AoE now is Circling + Multi Shot.

Mergen points distribution is a subject to change. I need to read more about its skills.

#4

Mergen is a burst AoE not sustain AoE like SR. I don’t think Mergen has many overheats at all.

A good build would be;
AoE: A2-R1-SC3-R1 or Falc- Mergen (Burst = Rogue / support + aoe orient = Falc)
Single/AoE: A2-R1-SC1-Fletcher3-Mergen

Your build would work too but it has no filler. QS3/Fletcher3/Scout3 etc.
Mergens cooldown are 30 secs + you need a filler.
Wasting 2 rank for 10% damage increase for 10 secs isn’t worth it. Unless you are going A2-R3-SR3 / A2-R3-Fal-musk/can. I don’t think R3 is worth at all.

#5

8 skill uses in a row. And this is only C1.

That’s why I thought that CIrcling + Steady Aim would be good to throw a few skills.

I’m unsure if Steady Aim lv5 is even worth casting. lv15 surely worth it.

#6

8 skills? what do you mean? if you mean overheat then nah the only 3 useful skills are; Arrow Sprinkler (1), Tripple Arrow (2) , Homing Arrow (2 charges great with falc). Take me like 5-8 secs to cast all that…are you just going to run around for 25+ secs for the cooldown :o?

Wasting 2 class ranks for extra 10% dmg for 10 secs worth it? To me it’s not worth it. R1 = 10% R2 = 5% R3 = 5%. Ranger 1 is enough because Barrage falls off really bad late game.

#7

I pretty much gave up trying to give anyone advice in the archer threads b/c people ask and then just flat out ignore everyone but dear god man…DO NOT EVER go ranger 3, on any build, for any reason, such a massive waste of atleast 2 circles.

#8

Then what is your opinion in regard to the presence of ranger 3 in a sr 3 build?

#9

much of what nicola said is true, you have no real significant damage skill to fill in the gaps between mergen’s CDs.

#10

Really bad build, dont take R3 unless you are sr

#11

Isn’t Spread Shot (3) good? Also it takes some time to find a new group of mobs and align them.