So the cookie-cutter build is Ranger3Fletcher3, but i keep hearing that Archer2 thanks to this http://www.tosbase.com/database/attributes/301018/ is better. What is better looking at end game (current - 280 and future - 600)? I’m planning on going full dex.
I would say A1-R3-F3 is still good. This is because Barrage lvl 15 + steady aim lvl 15 is so good (even though steady aim is nerfed). You also get access to Spiral Arrow skill which is very good for bossing.
If you see that people are saying that Barrage damage is too low, its actually wrong. It is actually something like a shotgun skill (the closer, the higher the damage).
I don’t recommend going full dex > go read STR vs DEX debate + try asking lot of 280 fletcher and you’ll start to understand why.
Critical Rate can be further improved by Green Gem, I myself (A1-R3-F3 lvl 227 now) see that I crit alot even without full dex build.
I recommend going either 1:1 STR:DEX or 2:1 STR:DEX (most commonly suggested for newbies).
Another Note : if you hate waiting to craft arrow and wasting lot of silver on sp pots, don’t play fletcher 
Disclaimer : This is purely based on my opinion + experience
I’ve read some topics on the skills and the conclusion of those was fletcher full dex is better and for classes like quarrel shooter 2str/1dex is better. Besides full dex aside from crit chance gives also evasion.
But i want to hear more opinions 
And IF going Archer2 wont it be better to go Scout1 instead of ranger2 (according to this -> General Grades for Class Ranks (Updated 6/2/2016))
Does arrow crafting can be done offline -> when i’m playing on different char?
For anyone who wants to play a fletcher, here’s a breakdown of your openers:
A1 R3 Fletcher3- good if you want to dabble in some pvp or gvg as well, spiral arrow is a good spiker. Your overall skills will be slightly weaker if you skip out on A2 though by going R3.
A3 R1 Fletcher3 , decent alternative build, dps rotation is stronger than a1 r3 and multishot has good scaling into late game in exchange for being harder to get off. Also grants you higher evasion, which is nice since it lets you just spam skills more without worrying about dodging.
A2 R1 Scout1, best spec for crowded and competitive world bossing, use cloak to get through maps faster and flare shot is a free magic arrow cast you can get in before a boss dies.
A2 R1 Wugu1 - Best spec for instanced or small-scale world bossing, becomes significantly worse if any other wugus show up or are in your party. Able to output huge amounts of single target dot damage which is the most consistent damage in this game. Go full STR for maximum effect with maxed broad head arrow
A2 Sapper2 Fletcher3 - new variation that’s been showing up if you want some more aoe on a fletcher build, might be decent for earth tower of anyone ever decides to bring a fletcher along. Not too good for world bossing since broom trap can be knocked away.
A1 QS3 Fletcher3 - Some kind of off-road variation where if you plan on mob farming and dabble into world bossing on the same char. Fletcher skills will be weaker though.
Here’s some damage comparisons for Magic Arrow and stat ratios, your bread and butter DPS skill when you hit end-game with bis gear.
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can you post the link for this sheet?
goo.gl/VVFQIa
copy it and input your own values into it
Let me know if anything looks glaringly wrong.
Have fun.
Its out of topic, but I really want to hear your opinion about A1 R1 Sap 2 F2 Cannoneer for PVE (Aoe/dps). What do you think about the build? Thank you >.<
It’s bad, Wugu2 would provide better aoe for you than fletcher2. I have yet to see a fletcher2 cannon/musket who didn’t regret his class choice.
Archer2
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Thank you for your opinion. So Wugu 2 is better in terms of AoE than Fletcher. So you suggest the build to be A1 R1 Sap 2 Wugu 2 Canonneer? Why is Fl 2 Cannon/Musk not good? Sorry for asking a lot of questions.
best non-salty archer tip i’ve read in this corner of ToS forums
Cool And is there a reason for ranger1 being in build like : a2 r1 scout1 fel3? A3 Scout1 Fel 3 should be better on the first glance - what am i missing?
Barrage: AoE
Steady Aim: + 10% (+100 flat damage)
Costume
its really up to you.