¶ Archer
The Archer is the first-job path focused on ranged physical combat, accuracy and bow-based attacks.
Archer is the starting point for characters who want to progress toward either Hunter or Bard / Dancer.
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¶ Class Overview
Archer is a ranged physical first job with an emphasis on:
- Ranged physical damage
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Bow combat
- Elemental arrows
- Ranged positioning
Archer is suitable for players who prefer attacking enemies from a distance rather than fighting in close range.
¶ Job Progression
Archer can progress into different second-job paths depending on the character and job progression:
Archer
├── Hunter
└── Bard / Dancer
¶ Role
Archer can fulfill several roles depending on the character's build.
¶ Ranged Damage
A damage-oriented Archer focuses on consistent ranged physical attacks.
¶ Accuracy
DEX and ranged weapon mechanics make Archer well suited to attacking targets from a distance.
¶ Mobility
Ranged positioning allows Archer to attack while maintaining distance from enemies.
The ideal role depends on the intended build and future job.
¶ Weapons
Archer characters are primarily designed around ranged weapons.
Common equipment includes:
- Bows
- Arrows
Arrow selection can affect the element and effectiveness of ranged attacks.
Weapon and arrow choices depend on the target and intended build.
¶ Stats
Archer builds commonly consider:
- DEX
- AGI
- LUK
- VIT
- INT
The importance of each stat depends on the intended playstyle.
For general stat information:
Do not copy a stat build from another Ragnarok server without checking whether the same equipment, skills and mechanics apply to BGS.
¶ Skills
Archer has a dedicated first-job skill tree focused on ranged combat and bow-related abilities.
Common skill categories include:
- Ranged attacks
- Bow mastery
- Arrow skills
- Area attacks
- Ranged utility
For general skill information:
For confirmed BGS skill modifications:
¶ Skill Build
There is no single Archer skill build that is best for every player.
Your skill allocation should consider:
- Your future job
- PvM
- PvP
- Farming
- Solo gameplay
- Party gameplay
- Equipment
- Preferred playstyle
Players planning to become Hunter or Bard / Dancer should consider the requirements and direction of their future job when allocating Archer skill points.
¶ Leveling
Archer is capable of efficient leveling through ranged attacks.
When choosing a leveling area, consider:
- Monster element
- Monster size
- Monster difficulty
- Arrow element
- Accuracy
- Damage output
- EXP efficiency
- Equipment availability
Maintaining distance from monsters can be an important part of Archer gameplay.
For beginner progression:
For monster information:
¶ Equipment
Archer performance can be significantly affected by equipment.
Important equipment categories include:
- Bow
- Arrows
- Armor
- Garments
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Headgear
- Cards
For important BGS item changes:
¶ Cards
Cards can provide offensive, defensive and utility bonuses.
Card choices should depend on:
- Your bow
- Your arrows
- Your build
- Your target monsters
- Your intended role
- PvM or PvP
Not every standard Ragnarok card is available on BGS.
See:
¶ PvM
Archer can be effective in PvM through ranged physical damage and elemental arrow selection.
PvM builds should consider:
- Ranged damage
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Arrow element
- Positioning
- Survivability
- Consumable usage
- Monster matchups
¶ PvP
Archer can participate in PvP through ranged attacks and positioning.
PvP considerations may include:
- Damage
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Mobility
- Range
- Survivability
- Status resistance
- Equipment
- Defensive cards
BGS specific PvP restrictions may affect how certain skills, items and cards function.
See:
¶ Party Play
Archer can contribute to a party through:
- Ranged damage
- Sustained attacks
- Target focus
- Area damage
- Ranged positioning
The exact role depends on the build and party composition.
¶ BGS Specific Information
BGS may modify skills, items, cards, monsters and other mechanics that affect Archer.
Always check:
when planning an Archer build.
¶ Recommended Progression
A new Archer player should generally focus on:
- Learning the class mechanics
- Choosing a future job path
- Planning core stats
- Learning the required skills
- Improving basic bow and arrow equipment
- Finding an efficient leveling area
- Preparing for the chosen second job
¶ Future Job Paths
¶ Hunter
Hunter is the traditional advanced Archer path focused on ranged damage, traps and falcon-related abilities.
¶ Bard / Dancer
Bard and Dancer provide alternative Archer 2-2 progression paths with specialized skills and party-oriented abilities.
¶ Important
Individual Archer builds may perform differently depending on equipment, cards, skills, level, farming goals and gameplay environment.
Do not assume that a build from another Ragnarok server will perform identically on BGS.
When BGS information differs from standard Ragnarok Online:
⚡ The BGS implementation takes precedence.