Archers can increase their focus and concentration, usually wielding a bow and arrow, to hunt monsters. Though they prefer sniping monsters from far away, their understanding of the natural forces make them great companions at close quarters during the heat of battle. Growing up surrounded by the luscious trees in Payon, they seek to further enhance their knowledge of the natural forces.
Archers excel in using a bow and elemental arrows that deal even more damage to monsters based on the arrow's element and monster's element.
Job Changing
Once you are Job Level 10, go to the Archer Guild in northeast Payonpay_arche145164.
Talk to the Archer Guildsman at payon_in026471 who is standing behind the desk. They will change your job to Archer and reward you with a Novice Composite Bow [3], and one Fire, Silver, and Normal Arrow Quivers.
Alternatively, after reaching Job Level 10, go to the Archer classroom at Criatura Academy and speak to the NPC named "Archer teacher" located at iz_ac0265109.
Builds
Sharp Shooter
a. GAMEPLAY:
This build takes advantage of the archer's ability to kill monsters from afar and using bow and arrows. This build takes advantage of using specific elemental arrows to kill monsters weak to a specific element. Since many low level monsters are weak to fire, this build may only use Fire Arrows to be effective.
b. STATS: Base level 40 base status distribution suggestion. You may allocate certain status points depending on your preference but the idea is to focus on increasing DEX to increase your ATK and HIT. Some stat points are put in INT for higher SP pool.
STR: 1
AGI: 1
VIT: 1
INT: 30
DEX: 53
LUK: 1
General Leveling Strategy
Below are three suggestions to efficiently level a new character:
First, get gear and experience for your new character by following this Izlude tutorial guide from the forums (this guide is also listed down below in the Archer equipment section with additional details).
It is vital that you understand how each status affects your character to play the game well. Below is a summary but go to the Primary Stats page for detailed information.
STR - increases ATK of melee weapons, increases Weight Limit, and slightly increases ATK of "ranged-type" weapons.
AGI - increases Flee, ASPD, and provides resistance to Bleeding and Sleep status effects.
After creating a Novice character, follow the section of this Izlude tutorial guide titled "Enchanter Mounds Quest" which involves NPC Enchanter Mounds in Izlude at izlude96125. This quest will allow you to enchant the Cotton Shirt that you get the moment you created your Novice character with the enchantments Max HP+100 and Max SP+50, provided that you complete the step that requires you to speak with NPC Enchanter Almond J in Izlude at izlude108139. This cotton shirt proves itself useful once you change your class and can no longer equip most of the novice gear provided to you when you register at the academy. It is recommended to card this cotton shirt with cards that increase HP and/or SP such as Decorated Evil Tree Card or Pupa Card.
After providing Enchanter Mounds in Izlude at izlude96125 with a review of the service they provided during the enchanting quest, you can talk to Enchanter Almond J in Izlude at izlude108139 to enchant the novice weapon you receive after you change your class from Novice to Archer. The two enchantments provided are random and if you aren’t happy with the result you can enchant it again endlessly. You will likely use this enchanted weapon until you can do the level 26 Eden group equipment quest which is the first part of that questline which rewards a weapon. Keep in mind Enchanter Almond J won’t enchant the Novice Main Gauche that you get for registering at the academy despite it being a novice weapon.
II. Eden Group Equipments Quests
Starting at level 12 you can complete the Eden Group Equipments Quests to obtain free equipment for your class. This equipment is sufficient to get you to level 99.
III. General Weapon Recommendations
Archers can use various Bows (and they can also use Daggers). Here is a short list to get you started.