[Solved] Hello Archer Section! I need your insight and input

[DiMeowgio]

First up, this character (A1-QS3-A2-Fal) has really farmed a lot of silver for me, even in its current state, so I’m not really worried about any end-game viability (ET or such), I just want to improve its toolkit further.

Secondly, I’ve looked at a lot of the builds similar to mine that have posted again and again and I just can’t draw the similarities because they’re all worried about ET and a good majority of them are still gearing anyway.

I enjoyed doing quests and achievements (and solo farming) on it because it can plow through the entire map and finish its kill achievements so fast it’s not even funny.

So I’m now left with a lot of stat points pending as well as enough cards to get me from Lv224 to Lv241 (and enter Saalus for that chance at a DGC).

Gears, although not “pimpin”, are still way above and beyond the average.

2x Sissel, 2x Glad Bands, 12 Crit Headgears (not 14 sadly), Max Peta and 0 investment made on any attack % related attributes. Lv6 gems are my minimum as well.

My ping is normally at 0.06 or 0.11 (in-game //ping command) so I’m not really bogged down by any AA delay issues (as far as I can tell).

Since I’m now forced (lol) by the game to get my Rank 7 class, I’m now at a crossroad.

Should I just go ahead and push it through to Falconer 2, then 3?

OR

Go SCOUT (or any other class) -> MERGEN (since there’s a recent discovery of synergy with Circling and Mergen skills)?

Lastly, should I do a stat dump on DEX to get to 80 (total) because I’ve read somewhere that with Lv10 Ellaganos x8 cards and all the good stuff I mostly have, I can reach a very high crit rate?

I’ve completed 124/166 of the collections that I have, so my minor stats would be a little bit different than the average individual as well.

This is my first and only Archer character so I am not an expert in any way.

HELP

[Hordew]

musketter is a good choice i think, but you need 500 ++ crit rate

[thedojin]

I vote for Falconer C3 and hope for R9-10 lol

[zordagoth]

Honestly, considering your build you already have a lot of single target damage and the only real synergy with Falc3 would be the auto Falcon attack …

While Mergen could give you some desired AoE, but needs a 2h Bow that would force you into switching weapon for Running Shot all the time …

Depends on what you want I guess, if you want a more supportive Archer, i guess Falc3 is okay. Otherwise Mergen for AoE.

Your call ! (I would go Mergen tho :D)

[greyhiem]

A1-QS3-A2-Fal

Currently you cover:
-crit rate (buff)
-Sustained Single target damage (running shot)
-mobility (running shot)
-Defensive CC (pavise, and caltrops, and stone shot if you’re into that)
-AoE/support (Circling)

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You may pick any class depending on your preference.
Falcon2 > Falcon3 = Support, lower damage. No big damage numbers like musket2, cannon2, etc. Some more utility and support through Aiming, Circling attribute, and Pre-emptive strike. Hopefully a rank9 will have awesome AoE to benefit. May use any weapon. Falcon pet is stupid and buggy, sometimes.

Musket1 > Musket2 = more single target damage. Has some AoE burst through Circling + Covering Fire, Circling + Snipe. Butt stroke +100% musket damage debuff is similar to dragoon2 for swordies, very nice debuff. Will likely go musket3. You will need a musket.

Cannon1 > Cannon2 = more AoE damage. Stronger at cannon2 due to smoke grenade (CC) and damage boost for Circling + cannonade, + cannon blast. Will need to swap your off-hand to a cannon + crossbow. Likely cannon3. Running shot + bazooka mode works, though the attack speed will NOT be increased (just damage increase).

??? (for example scout1 or rogue1) - mergen1 = some 2H bow AoE. Arrow rain is strong vs bosses. Rogue1 => capture, captured circling + arrow rain AoE will last longer. Scout1 => utility, camouflage (good at PvP too). Need 2H bow to use skills.

[bobi_harto92]

Try SR 2??? Just kidding…

[DiMeowgio]

Thank you for all the responses everyone, I think I’ll go Scout - Mergen then.

Scout for that smexy costume, Mergen for that kawaii costume?!

I reviewed Mergen and it seems to have 30 or so seconds CD in most of its skills. Feels right for when my RS is down (will get that RS Gem once we have Manahas + MGC).

Lastly, does having a 2H-Bow on my quick swap bar allow me to auto-swap when performing appropriate skills? Or do I have to do a manual swap? How much more DEX should I have knowing that 2H-Bows at most have 3 slots, so I’ll be missing out on a Manamana with Lv6/7 Green Gem on it?

Thanks!

[thedojin]

I try put weapon on swap icon and then un-equip my weapon(bare hand). It auto-equip bow when i use skill(Multishot-Heavyshot-Full Draw). You can try by your self.

[seifer0692]

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[DiMeowgio]

Wow, thank you for the extremely detailed explanation!

2 things, I already have Falconer (R6) so I can’t really remove it if I’ll go Rogue (R7), then Mergen (R8), with no one buffing me and with WW cards (instead of Ella), should I just add my stats to DEX up to a breaking point or is DEX pretty irrelevant if I go this Rogue-Mergen?

I don’t plan to evade anything actually (I’m pretty mobile as is and magic can’t be dodged), I will definitely go for over-upgraded upper/lower Manahas once I get it (I’m wearing +5 SRG Plate Upper+Lower currently) --> should I bother getting Virtov Plate for this or just settle for Grynas? Not really considering to ever enter ET

My character can actually solo the Crystal Mine mission without any problem so I’m pretty stocked up on mats from there and I’m just praying on a WW card to drop (if it does). Got 5x Glass Moles from when I was still grouping with people at Siaulai mission though (should I sell these or swap em for WW?).

How do I distribute skill points for Rogue btw? (0 idea)

Lastly, regarding weapons, I’m sure I can handle getting a good Lv170/Lv220 (+8/+10 Maga or Light Goritos) bow right now, should I bother? or just get it once Mergen is available?

If I have my xbow+Manamana equipped and I try to use a Mergen skill, will it auto swap me to my 2H-Bow if it’s on the quick swap bar?

[seifer0692]

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[DiMeowgio]

50 sec uptime 70cd so 20 sec without bonus is the only cons of build

It has an attribute I can learn, so only 10s downtime

manhas and SRG

Manahas (Set) = Lv290 (or was it Lv270… I forgot) Cafrisun equivalent (already confirmed to add an additional line of damage).

SRG = Superior Royal Guard (Plate Lv220 White) for PDef -> Will just go for Grynas then

lvl 1 parthian shaft and spread shot

I wanted to go something like this…

Lv5 Capture is needed or just Lv1? Should I get Feint?
Lv5 Arrow Sprinkle (Rain/Shower) for Capture combo
Lv5 Koochaksal for Circling combo

Thanks again!

[seifer0692]

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[DiMeowgio]

Thanks for all the information and breakdown(s) you provided! I’m now changing class to Rogue. I’ll get Feint to Lv5 right away and just keep the rest of the points.

for a line of damage

It works like Sacrament (you get 1 more line of attack on top of your normal attack) and it works just like Cafrisun (but better)!

Manahas Set and other items were found here: http://pastebin.com/ebtym40s (courtesy of Saintone)
in case you’re curious

Have a good rest

[DiMeowgio]

Went Rogue, not bad, I’m able to keep #1 DPS even at 13 levels apart using Isbality even on Beast bosses (this is horrible).

Versus Golem

Versus Mole+Poata (Beasts w/ penalty against Isbality)

Versus Tree

I have the Light Goritos at +6 now (just made my own since no one was selling), do I go for +8 then transcend or just transcend as is? It has no gems at the moment though

Thanks again to everyone that contributed their knowledge, insight and thoughts, I appreciate it greatly!

[Nicola]

Nice it is to be expect though vs Shinobi, PD, Druid and Chrono xD

[DiMeowgio]

Yeah but the penalty against me is way way higher (they’re Lv245/246 while I’m Lv233)

[Nicola]

xD yeah you are right. PD did get 2nd though so I’m guessing tanky Shinobi, full con cryo or linker/chrono, Druid.

[DiMeowgio]

Ooh you’re right! Makes sense.

I’m just extremely happy that “back-critting” was even a thing here (feels like I’m in TERA).

Now I’m lusting over what Mergen will be like

PS: @Nicola any idea when it comes to transcending items? Does the upgrade level have to be VERY HIGH before I do it?

[Nicola]

Yeah! I can’t wait for Mergen lol. Cheers~

I used to play tank Lancer and Berserker on Tera wall tank ftw.