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Quarrel Shooter without AA/Running Shot

Class and Rank Archer
#1

Hello, I was really drawn to the Quarrel Shooter class because of the unique defensive abilities, Pavise/Caltrops. However it seems the class is only used for Rank 3 Running Shot, and eventually becomes a crazy auto attack turret.

After researching A2/QS3/SC1/MU1 A2/QS3/FA1/MU1 A3/QS3/MU1 builds, I don’t find this play style interesting (and apparently don’t have low enough ping).

  1. Are there any builds that utilize QS’s defensive nature without becoming an AA machine gun?
  2. I am about to hit class rank 3, can I salvage this character into a different archer build with my current A1/QS1?
  3. I prefer solo play and thought QS was the way to go to solo difficult enemies, are there any archer builds designed for solo play?
#2

If you prefer to use skills more, and for it to be defensive, then you could get look into Sapper skills, setting up booby traps and such. Pavise and then set up some stuff, and trigger. Not an expert at archers yet, but there might be something interesting in the animal using builds, like hunter and falconer.

Because frankly, if you’re going to use run of the mill archer skills for damage, I don’t see the point of playing defensively, you would get more done playing evadingly, running around, imo.

#3

Depends on how you would prefer to play. If you want to play on the tankiness the class can offer, then i would suggest an all con build due to how high block can scale into late game utilizing proper shields.

This passive http://www.tosbase.com/database/attributes/303016/ will make up for much of lost dps from not statting str/dex. I currently run a build utilizing this.

You should have no problem soloing/partying up to 170 when you can get http://www.tosbase.com/database/items/224102/ which is where you will truly feel your block shine. For those that like numbers, The passive provides damage = to 200% of shields defense. At base the shield provides 88 defense = to 176 attack. But at +15 that 176 attack becomes a whopping 392. Also provides a pretty neat passive from the shield with a notable proc chance.

From personal experience, I would not recommend running hunter in the build given its current state. Outside of hunter, your options are pretty vast as far as where you can viably go from there. I would need more information on where you are wanting to go and what you would like to accomplish to provide you with any Class path recommendations.

For those who will tell you not to go full con, note that a Dead dps is no dps. Once you reach levels and equipment to fully take advantage of that passive, you will have plenty of dps to remain competitive while having at least 3x the hp of the other Archers you will see. As well as borderline physical immunity.

#4

If you’re going to pvp, I would suggest taking some dex to supplement your con as well, so that you don’t miss. So something that x (2-4):1 Con:Dex

#5

Thanks for the replies!

I have a few questions:

  1. Does Shield Mastery: Missile Defense only give the attack bonus on successful missile block or on any successful block?
  2. What is your full build to take advantage of Missile Defense?
  3. Does every archer need to take A2 for the crit bonus on swift step?
  4. I am currently a sapper going A1->QS1->SA1. Would this be an ideal defensive build?

I am really interested in GvG, particularly playing defense for my Guild’s tower. I think this is where a defensive QS+Sapper combo could shine.

#6

It’s been long, I don’t knw if you’re still interested but…

Missle Defense gives 200% Attack of your Shield. If you have 32, it will give you 64(on max attribute) for 10 seconds if you block a MISSILE attack.

Blocking with Pavise won’t trigger it.

#7

You can have QS c1 or c2 on a Rogue build focused on PvP. You’ll get a nice stun and some defensive capabilities

It’ll be a pain in the ass to level up probably.