Desperate archer needs help

Same as above really, I would love to know what macros you have set.

And yeah, 30-40+ is not too nice a level range xD

yeah 28-40 is tough leveling, low damage, little skills, low crit rate..so u cant kill mobs fast enough. wait till ur 60+ then u will start killing with just a frost arrow as a opening.

I recently hit 40 and haven't started having any of these problems that people talk about in this level range, so I'm not sure what's up really. In fact, I'm finding these levels easier than the late 20s. I'm using a two-star level 32 bow with a damage shard.

I use this combo against ranged enemies:

Take Aim - Normal - Knockback - Normal - Winged Shell - Normal until dead

I use this combo against strong melee enemies:

Take Aim - Frost Arrow - Knockback - Normal until near - Winged Shell (time before the first hit!) - melee wing skill / normal until dead

With maxed-level Winged Shell active, you won't take much damage from typical monsters. Watch out for the DoTs, though -- those are your toughest challenge. Use a higher-powered version of the top combo for those enemies, killing them faster with more skills like Frost Arrow and Lightning Shot.

I have gone through about 1/2 the HP supply stash potions so far. I have as many MP potions as I started with.

In case it helps any other readers, at lower levels you can swap to a melee weapon when the enemy closes. This stops being effective around levels 30-35 where your Str just lags too far behind to qualify for a worthwhile weapon (your 1/2 bow damage will be superior, even at the slower attack speeds).

If your Winged Shell isn't maxed yet, MAX IT. It's absolutely the most important skill for PvE. It will save you a fortune in potions.

You need more str to use armor your level. Str should be level + 4 and while the rank equips are nice when you get them, they will get old and outdated.

Is that a magic ring I see equipped? If it is, ditch it for a physical one. Boosting your magic attack does nothing for an archer.

Personally, I'd ditch the MP helm for one that boosts HP. That's just my opinion and preference during those levels, though.

Stop leveling knockback unless you don't mind using tons of MP. The damage boost isn't as useful as the fact that it knocks back an opponent and that's the main thing you'd want it for anyway.

Upgrade your bow. In the mid 30s, the trial crossbow won't cut it anymore. Grab a 2 or 3 star bow for your level to get the damage increase you need.

Use garnets. Archers already have plenty of accuracy and the shards won't help as much as having higher damage.

Start working on your apothecary skills. Those potions are a gdsend and will make your life much easier. Similarily, work on blacksmith and tailor as well since the difference between a 2/3 star armor/weapon and the regular 1 star version from NPCs/monsters can be rather significant.

Try not to use skills too much in general. Frost arrow (and take aim depending on how you play) at the start of fights on close range mobs, Knockback when anything gets close, winged shell if they're close and knockback's on cooldown or they use ranged attacks, keep blazing active at all times, etc. Those are some simple tips that make a large difference in the long run.

I don't understand why you're having Chi problems. Against ranged enemies, Winged Shell is the only Chi skill you're using. You should make more than 45 Chi when attacking an enemy. Are you killing them really fast?

The melee combo does use two Chi skills, but Frost Arrow is really cheap. It should also take more hits to kill a melee enemy, as they tend to have higher HP, and you're doing half damage once they close in.

You shouldn't be getting attacked immediately after the Knockback on that combo either. Have you maxed your range skill? If you start from max range, with the +range skill maxed, you should be good.


Also, the "keep blazing active" refers to the Blazing Arrow buff, which you should also have maxed.

1) I saw you put some into magic. Never, ever do that. Never.

2) If I'm not mistaken, are you wearing heavy armor to fill the gap of dying? If so, drop it. Make sure you wear light armor and evasion ornaments, that works the best.