¶ Hunter
The Hunter is the advanced 2-1 job path of the Archer, specializing in ranged physical combat, traps and falcon-related abilities.
Hunter is a strong choice for players who want to combine ranged damage, battlefield control and specialized utility.
⚡ BGS Modified: Some skills, equipment, items and mechanics may differ from standard Ragnarok Online. When BGS information differs from standard Ragnarok data, the BGS Wiki takes precedence.
¶ Class Overview
Hunter is a ranged physical class with an emphasis on:
- Ranged physical damage
- Accuracy
- Traps
- Falcon-related abilities
- Attack speed
- Battlefield control
- Flexible PvM gameplay
Hunter can be developed for different PvM, PvP, farming and party roles depending on the build.
¶ Job Progression
Hunter is the 2-1 progression of Archer.
Archer
└── Hunter
¶ Role
Hunter can fulfill several roles depending on the character's build.
¶ Ranged Damage
A damage-focused Hunter specializes in sustained ranged physical attacks.
¶ Trap Utility
Hunter has access to trap-based abilities that can provide damage, control and tactical utility.
¶ Falcon Utility
Hunter can use Falcon-related mechanics to supplement ranged combat and specialized builds.
¶ Weapons
Hunter characters primarily use ranged weapons.
Common equipment choices include:
- Bows
- Arrows
Arrow selection can affect the element and effectiveness of ranged attacks.
Weapon and arrow choices should match the intended build and target.
¶ Stats
Hunter builds commonly consider:
- DEX
- AGI
- INT
- LUK
- VIT
The importance of each stat depends on the intended build.
For general stat information:
Do not copy a Hunter build from another Ragnarok server without checking whether the same equipment, skills and mechanics apply to BGS.
¶ Skills
Hunter has a specialized 2-1 skill tree focused on ranged combat, traps and falcon-related abilities.
Skill categories may include:
- Ranged attacks
- Trap skills
- Falcon abilities
- Bow-related abilities
- Battlefield control
- Combat utility
For general skill information:
For confirmed BGS skill modifications:
¶ Skill Build
There is no single Hunter skill build that is best for every player.
Your skill allocation should consider:
- PvM
- PvP
- Farming
- Solo gameplay
- Party gameplay
- Trap usage
- Falcon usage
- Equipment
- Preferred playstyle
Plan your skill points around the role you want the Hunter to perform.
¶ Traps
Traps are one of the defining mechanics of Hunter.
Trap-based gameplay can provide:
- Area control
- Damage
- Crowd control
- Tactical positioning
- Defensive utility
BGS has specific trap behavior.
¶ BGS Trap Rules
BGS traps:
- Do not target allies.
- Prevent the use of Body Relocation.
See:
for the complete skill modification list.
¶ Falcon
Hunter can use Falcon-related abilities as part of certain builds.
Falcon-oriented gameplay can provide additional offensive utility and can complement ranged physical attacks.
The effectiveness of Falcon-focused builds depends on stats, skills, equipment and intended playstyle.
¶ Leveling
Hunter can level efficiently through ranged attacks, trap usage and positioning.
When choosing a leveling area, consider:
- Monster element
- Monster size
- Monster difficulty
- Arrow element
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Trap effectiveness
- EXP efficiency
- Equipment availability
For beginner progression:
For monster information:
¶ Equipment
Hunter 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
Hunter is well suited to PvM through ranged attacks, traps and flexible positioning.
PvM builds should consider:
- Ranged damage
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Arrow element
- Trap usage
- Falcon usage
- Survivability
- Monster matchups
- Consumable usage
¶ PvP
Hunter can participate in PvP through ranged pressure, traps and tactical positioning.
PvP considerations may include:
- Damage
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Range
- Traps
- Mobility
- Survivability
- Status resistance
- Equipment
- Defensive cards
BGS specific PvP restrictions may affect how certain skills, items and cards function.
See:
¶ Party Play
Hunter can contribute to a party through:
- Ranged damage
- Trap utility
- Falcon utility
- Target focus
- Battlefield control
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 Hunter.
Always check:
when planning a Hunter build.
¶ Recommended Progression
A new Hunter player should generally focus on:
- Understanding the Archer foundation
- Choosing a Hunter role
- Planning core stats
- Learning the required skills
- Choosing between ranged, trap and Falcon-focused gameplay
- Improving bow and arrow equipment
- Finding efficient leveling areas
- Building toward the intended PvM, PvP or party role
¶ Important
Individual Hunter builds may perform differently depending on equipment, cards, skills, level, farming goals and gameplay environment.
Do not assume that a Hunter build from another Ragnarok server will perform identically on BGS.
When BGS information differs from standard Ragnarok Online:
⚡ The BGS implementation takes precedence.