So I know absolutely nothing about SR and unfortunately suffer from a severe case of Altoholicism. I’m guessing the route of A2-R3-SR3 is best now since the limacon change (that and I already have a QS3 so not interested in trying that again).
Outside of that, I have absolutely no idea what skills to take as an SR, this is my first stab at it, so any help appreciated:
Also, judging by the low base damage and large mutli hits, my guess is that full str is the way to go with this build?
Nothing has changed really with SR, its either A2-R3-SR3 or A2-QS3-SR3. I began making a new one myself, the ranger3 variant specifically for earth tower, and I think the extra steady aim damage will be much more relevant with the rank 8 massive damage numbers. Either way though you will be ok, QS3 for the people that need a field farmer, I have a Scout3 with every attribute 70+ already so wasn’t a need for me.
A2 > R3 > SR3 will use LIMACON
A2 > QS3 > SR3 will use CARACOLE
Well that makes it pretty clear! Thank you.
Got it, yea I have a QS3 already as well so going the R3 route too. Any idea on stats? I’m assuming either full str or 2:1 Str:Dex since multi hits and lower base damage than other circles?
I would suggest going str early and just keeping dex high enough so you have enough accuracy to hit comfortably.
Some of us might find it easier to go Full STR with green gems for crit rate.
maybe 60 con 50 or 100 dex then full str i think.
A2 > QS 3 > SR 3 here 
A2 R1 Wugu2 is a fun side build you can do, good for single target and soloing missions. Not as good for world bossing, but it’s not like srs excel at wb
Then there’s a3 r1 rogue, a fun goofy build that turns your multishot into a terrifying burst skill. Only downside of this is that feint dismounts you, but seeing as how they’re tying to balance out hackapel to be compatible with rogue skulls, this might change in the futute
SR is a multi-hit reliant build so it favors STR, however everyone is screaming that with rank 8 DEX will out dps STR on any build. That being said for NOW I would say 100-120 DEX - 60 CON - Rest STR, even with double Sissels, Max Petamion, Manamana, and Isbality using x4 tier6 green gems you will still want atleast 100 into DEX.
Using A2>R1>Wugu2>SR2 build and I can say it’s pretty good for an aoe archer build =))
Well.
Generally, its still 3 Main class from Rank2 and 1 Crit enhancement class.
Meta build would be something in between these two :
Ar2-Ran3-Sr3
Ar2-Qs3-Sr3
The alternative Rogue variants are :
Ar1-Ran3-Rog1-Sr3
Ar1-Qs3-Rog1-Sr3
I would really like to suggest completing either Ran3 or Qs3 before going back to take Crit enhancement class from Archer2. It’ll provide you an easier early quest running.
By the way, about off-meta SR builds.
Here are all of what I can think of :
[Ar2-Ran1-Wugu1-Fle1-Sr3]
-Various DoT spam. Wugu2 instead of Fle1 is okay too.
[Ar2-Ran1-Sap2-Sr3]
-Unmounted for trap setup, then remount back into combat.
Tricky playstyle though. But I’ve seen one person doing this.
[Ar2-Ran1-Sc1-Fle1-Sr3]
-Kinda like… PvP oriented? Scout is there just for emergency escape and waiting for Retreat Shot cooldown.
Make sure you turn off your companion as fast as possible when you use Cloaking.
[Ar1-Ran3-Fle1-Sr3]
-Sacrifice Crit enhancement circle for Broadhead Arrow in PvP.
But this build will suffer a lot in PvE instead since you have no Crit enhancement.
I’m willing to say the new limacon change has made qs3 obsolete, and this is coming from someone who has a qs3 sr2
How has limacon changed and exactly how is limacon used?
The 3 second video of limacon on ToS fanbase doesnt give too much information on how it is supposed to be used…
i dunno the new caracole is good or not , but concentrate fire is a weak skill lose to 2x overheat multishoot with less cooldown and cheap attribute, better take Evasive Maneuvering
Limacon is now a buff like running shot, it increases the damage of your sub-weapon auto attack by 1300, has an attribute enhance to it, let’s your attack bounce to an additional target, and let’s you move at full speed while using it.
Archer 2, Ranger 3 and SR 3 is what I originally wanted to do. I’ll probably end up making it in the future!
To sudonim7:
Thanks. So why is it making QS3 obsolete?
Btw can running shot be used with limacon?
Running shot does not stack with limacon.
Limacon looks to be just as effective as running shot, it has 100% uptime and even has an enhance attribute.
It also means you don’t need to get a Didel grand cross to be optimal. A handgun and colored xbow is all you need
Whoa! Limacon has 100% up time?! Doesnt stack with running shot?
Hm… Then i wonder whats the point of QS3 for SR… Which is a bummer for me cuz i already have a QS3, thinking about going into SR. Guess i will have to start a new character, but thanks.
Well, before SR3 was announced, SR2 was a great complement to QS3. Compensated for the lack of hp with a mount, had an additional 4 movement speed so you could move faster with running shot, and had some nice aoe damage to make up for the lack of AoE with QS3.
With the new limacon buff its not as synergestic now, you can just run A2 R3 SR3 instead and be just as effective.
So from your experience would running shot outdamge limacon? Limacon is only for auto attack or skills as well?
Btw im interested in what mordhau has to say about QS3, since he/she mentioned A2-QS3-SR is one of the meta now.