I think I am going to go with a Bow character for my reroll

Themageofdeath · Post by **Themageofdeath** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 9:03 pm

I decided that going Bow might be a little easier and alot more fun in the long run. I enjoyed ranged attacks.

I started with Speced Bow and Melee and am going too spec life later.

Train Item Mana C Critter.

Dave_Mustaine · Post by **Dave_Mustaine** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 9:45 pm

D00d. PM me sometime. I got a start Bow (with AR) and I can get you started with arrows and stuff. I can also find you a patron. When do you plan on going in game next.

Jothony of Eastham · Post by **Jothony of Eastham** » Sat Jun 28, 2003 1:23 am

I've got a 113% bow with Crit. Strike on it. That's supposed to be better for low level archers than AR. I was gonna auction it, but if you want it we'll work out a fair price. All my mains have been archers so far. My first was bow, current one is Xbow. I think it's just as good as bow, and cheaper to spec.

Gage · Post by **Gage** » Sat Jun 28, 2003 4:30 pm

If you start as a tank archer you're going to probably regret it because...

1. if you get your magics you wont have fletch/heal
2. if youget fletch/heal you cant buff

its kind of a lose lose situation untill you hit 115 or so.. It's best to start like this

10/10/100/30/90/90

spec just bow train everything else.. you can cast 6's/7's at a low level and melee doesnt lose that much

Aero · Post by **Aero** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 2:01 am

I have been an archer since just after beta (xmas '99). I would be glad to teach you some archer tactics that will give you an advantage.

Speaking of advantages, an archer only needs one attribute to max out the primary weapon skill - coordination. This leaves full points to focus and self. Other attributes (strength, endurance and quickness) do nothing for an archer. The trick is actually using this advantage as I did. I have been casting level 7 spells for the last 75+ levels (since level 60).

I started as a brashest archer (high magic tank archer)

10/10/100/10/100/100 Spec bow/melee, Train Item, Heal

Life at 16, Mana c at 32, Creature at 65 (this is why we have buff bots), fletching 85, spec life at 125 (I trained Item tink then lockpick while I waited for 125, sold them back and got spec life).

You can start with more strength and less focus and self until you get going, but be sure to get full focus and self later.

My base attributes at 135: 170/170/273/170/260/260 250/320/400
(in the process of raising coordination to 280)

Specialized Skills: Bow - 357, Life Magic - 340, Melee Defense - 361

Trained Skills: Creature Enchantment - 300, Fletching - 308, Healing - 318, Item Enchantment - 290, Jump - 347, Loyalty - 230, Magic Defense - 245, Mana Conversion - 250, Run - 300

Its everything an archer needs.

>>> This archer template is about to be modified to the final step. More on this later.

Themageofdeath · Post by **Themageofdeath** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 4:51 am

Sorry Dave, I havnt logged in for while. Work and stuff. But Im in tonight, for a few hours and maybe a bit tomarrow night. Ill add you to my friends list. Character name is "Bowner" Thanks!

Dave_Mustaine · Post by **Dave_Mustaine** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 4:57 am

Ok, either Downy or I will get in touch with you.

To say the least, we have plans for you

Themageofdeath · Post by **Themageofdeath** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 5:03 am

Well, Im in game right now, if you can get in. Ill probably be on for a few hours.