Archery Build

zombiehunter1968 · July 2022

Hello all. I've just come back to this game after a 1.5-year hiatus, and I'm making a fresh start. I have made an archer character, but since I was A.W.O.L. for the Archery powerset remaster, I have no idea how to make a viable Archery build. Ideally, I'd like one that uses less trick arrows, but I'm lenient on this. If anyone can help me create a build that could be viable for most (if not all) content, it would be greatly appreciated!

jaazaniah1 · July 2022

https://www.arcgames.com/en/forums/championsonline#/discussion/1216252/archery-builds

spookyspectre · July 2022

Here's another Archery build.

Archer X 6 - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

Super Stats
Level 6: Ego (Primary)
Level 10: Recovery (Secondary)
Level 15: Dexterity (Secondary)

Talents
Level 1: The Psychokinetic (Dex: 10, Ego: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
Level 6: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Martial Training (Str: 3, Dex: 3, Ego: 3, Rec: 3)
Level 18: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Wrist Bolter
Level 1: Straight Shot (Split the Arrow, USB Arrow)
Level 6: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Chilled Form
Level 11: Hunter's Instinct
Level 14: Torrent of Arrows (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Rapid Shots (Rank 2, Concentrated Shots)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 26: Antagonize (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Focused Shot (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Blinding Light
Level 35: Arrow Assault (Rank 2, Rank 3, Concussive Force)
Level 38: Thundering Return
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35:

Specializations
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (3/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (2/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

Devices

I'd stack Dex and probably work toward a full set of Distinguished for a little more survivability. Justice gear should work well too.

jschariot · August 2022

I've been playing Archery since I started the game, the re-work was a huge step up... but it still needs a but of oomph. This build relies on Archery, and only Archery... couple of trick arrows in Medical Arrow (to get USB Arrow on something other than Straight Shot, I suppose you could tap Straight Shot... but it messes with the rotation) and Arrow Assault (with Overpower).

I'm running Justice and 2/3 OV secondary and I am much happier than I have ever been with Archery.

Audacity needs a bump, either more stacks or higher bonus. If I'm going all in with Ego/Int direction of the set, I need more for sacrificing Dex as a SS (I suppose you could go Ego/Int/Dex and stack dodge/avd instead of Con and health....but I'm not sure how reliable that would be).

End at the opening of fights is a problem with this build, but once it gets going... not usually an issue.

Fletcher Freeform (Ranged Damage)

Link to this build: https://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm?v=38&n=Fletcher Rework&d=15430pRMNQUX0630B3600061046703640O6800620G6H056C05JD036B00OQ00ON046A046P050dB3438W0CAT52g00000000&e=
v3.45:38

Super Stats
Level 6: Ego (Primary)
Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

Talents
Level 1: The Automaton (Con: 10, Int: 10, Ego: 10, End: 8)
Level 6: Academics (Int: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 12: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 15: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Strafe
Level 1: Straight Shot (Split the Arrow)
Level 6: Quarry (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Medical Arrow (Illuminate, USB Arrow)
Level 11: Precision
Level 14: Snap Shot (Frail Armor)
Level 17: Rapid Shots (Rank 2, Concentrated Shots)
Level 20: Storm of Arrows (Rank 2, Achilles' Heel)
Level 23: Retaliation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Hunter's Instinct
Level 29: Rebirth
Level 32: Resurgence (Unchained)
Level 35: Evasive Maneuvers (Sleight of Mind)
Level 38: Arrow Assault (Rank 2, Just Blow It Up)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Boots (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (1/3)
Ego: Aggression (2/2)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

Devices
Slot 1: Target Locked

jaazaniah1 · August 2022

Or, we can hope that they nerf other power sets down to the level of archery

Archery Build

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