Arcane Archers~

i don't know why people feel compelled to bring not one, but two arcane archer threads back.

ok let's get it straightened up for the last time:

the only advantage to note of going arcane would be to have higher defense. and no you wouldn't switch between arcane and light, you would wear arcane. that is because arcane has high magic requirements, but less strength requirements than light. therefore, if you wear only arcane and put in less strength points, you don't lose out on as much dex. all about getting to use a weapon appropriate to your level and all that.

the proper way to stat an arcane archer, if someone were to do it, would be something like

6 dex, 1 str, 3 mag per 2 levels

is it better than light armor and going pure dex?

Arcane has higher pdef and mdef buffed. however, you don't get as much attack power or hp as a light build. the reason arcane casters can get respectable hp and defense while maintaining good damage lategame is because they put in vit. if you were to go arcane archer, you don't have that luxury because you don't have that many points to spend without gimping damage. the reason most archers would have more hp is because they can socket citrines while an arcane user would need garnets in order to prevent being 1 shot. also, light armor offers slightly better refines than arcane.

in conclusion, this would be like going vit archer, sacrificing some damage for hp, but in this case you sacrifice damage and hp for more defense.

there's the "logical defense" of the build. hits as hard as 3-1-1 vit builds actually.

It would seem like the OP gave up on this thread a while back.

_DarkSeph_ - Sanctuary wrote: »

People really can be tw@ts sometimes.

"What's the logic" and "it's pointless" and "you won't get into tt squads". You know what that says? It says people are ONLY playing to be uber and get into high level instance squads. The "mmo's are for fun and friends" thing that you get spammed by QQmaor players when debating class balance and expense for a f2p ingame...is seemingly complete rubbish.

Do you really have any idea how sad it is to be "shaking your head" at someone enjoying a game trying something a little different? You're trying to be elitist or pro in a computer game. Get outside, get a life and stop failing if that's the case, seriously =/ The op probably has already tried playing with standard builds and got bored so decided to play around. At least they aren't the ones whinging in PvP and hurling silly flames and insults at each other and trying to grow their e-peen all day.

Only criticism is the build. As has been mentioned 1 dex wont let you use a bow. ^^ Also i'd try wearing both arcane and hotkeying between a part of LA or two, would afford a lot more flexibility. Your damage would be an issue too, so I'd make weapon refinement a main priority, especially if you reach later levels.

Anyway, keep it up and best of luck with it! ^_^ Don't mind the silly idiots who like to pretend they're pro, enjoy the game, have fun with it, experiment with whatever you can to make it actually work, and even make it your goal to surprise ppl =p

EDIT: Whoa O_o 13 pages. I've probably gone and necro'd something in my boredom :P

but, since i fixed my character *giggle*

i should be getting less trolls, hopefully
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Crossbow {CB}
Light Armor {LA}
Elemental Resistance Accessories {ERA}

1 Str
1 Mag
3 Dex

and stat bonuses are +Mag~based

and sockets for weapon: Water Dmg
and sockets for armor/acc: Mag Res

that should make me happy along with other people
nothing too weird

and i get a lot of Mag for flight, eventually
can use High~powered DmgDl'ing Crossbows (and get 1 addtnl meter of distance)

add Ice with Fire for a small Antipode effect



Marle x Lucca is so gosh darn cute

~^*^~

i did discover that Crossbow and Arcane Armor are doable

i shall post if people request
or private message as well~<3

~^*^~

i made MarleGuardia to be just that~--> an homage to my favorite video game character

unfortunately, no guns are available for Wizards to use or i would have made Lucca^^

Flame~throwing Pyros UNITE!!!~

Elveenah - Dreamweaver wrote: »

This thread is for those who play Arcane Archers~

Archers that wear Arcane Armor

if all you are going to do is talk down, or be negative

your comments are NOT welcome!

Please be mindful that not everyone plays the same way!

This is just a small place, free of criticism or complaint from those that play as Purist, Hybrid, and Mixed build playstyles, or any that may not have been mentioned.

~_~_~_
I know I prefer playing an Arcane Archer for the fact I never have to worry about how I use my skills.
I can just chain away~

That and the whole Flight Meter mess
~20 you don't take any MP loss for Flying, but no regen
~30-33 you don't take any MP loss for Flying, and gain regen of +1
[edit: Please remember, ALL Elves lose MP while in Combat, and even worse when your MP is Low
(There seem to be no exceptions to this for Archers or Clerics)]

(I discovered this playing on my other Archer)
I will keep the amounts of regen edited as I come across them

Any unique skill combos are welcome, even if you do not play as an Arcane Archer~

The ones i plan on mentioning shall require MP that a Purist would not be able to utilize, i do apologize ahead of time :P
I shall be focusing on those that will be of use to Arcane Archers

DISCLAIMER: I do respect Purists; nonetheless, since so many people play as that, I would rather Not. It is simply a matter of opinion and taste.
I am a unique individual and each of my characters are as well.

Hmm, I don't want to trash you but I think it is a completely ridiculous way of playing archer.

You miss out on ALOT of damage all for what? extra MP...and MP free wings (which you get at 30).

But hey, if this is your style of playing an archer go for it. You may regret it in the future but I guess different people, different experiences.

All I can say is good luck, and hope it dosen't fail.

Also if you discover something awesome along the way, let us know and we can ALL go arcane b:victory

You strike me as the kind of person who would make a Heavy Armor'd Wizard, or Cleric. It's just all so wrong on so many levels.

----Fail----