Post by Balduvard on Jan 8, 2012 4:34:49 GMT
Flurry of the Forest
What the build is
Unequipped at Level 60:
The Arcane Archer is the bridger of gaps between the high damage output of a mage and the weapon-focused combat of a fighter. Through their studies they acquire the knowledge to imbue arrows with devastating magics and use their bow to rain down destruction upon any in their sight.
The Order of the Eytherdlues is a monastic group of Wood Elves, taking the arcane power acquired through their studies and balancing it with defensive training to enable them to stand alone against enemies that would give any other archer cause to flee. Within are documented the training regimens of the Order, which have produced some of the most revered Masters of the Bow.
Arrows of Power - A Treatise on Arcane Archery
What the build is
- Offensive - High AB and damage from Arcane Archer levels
- Defensive - Monk levels grant additional defense in the form of AC and defensive skills
- Support - Wizard level grants the ability to use scrolls and wands, greatly increasing your contributions to any party when not attacking
- Fire and Forget - An Arcane Archer is very often tied to limited damage types, and your foes will vary in weaknesses. To be effective, you will have to constantly be aware of what you are attacking and what you are attacking with, as you lack physical damage to make up for misused elemental/exotic damage.
- A Tank - Monk grants defensive abilities that add stability to a ranged character, however they still remain a ranged character; they are subject to attacks of opportunity with each attack they make within melee range.
- Cheap - Any character that consumes purchasable items in order to attack will set you back some gold in order to stay at the top of your effectiveness. This is fortunately offset by magical quivers or bows offering unlimited arrows, however you must find these items.
Unequipped at Level 60:
The Arcane Archer is the bridger of gaps between the high damage output of a mage and the weapon-focused combat of a fighter. Through their studies they acquire the knowledge to imbue arrows with devastating magics and use their bow to rain down destruction upon any in their sight.
The Order of the Eytherdlues is a monastic group of Wood Elves, taking the arcane power acquired through their studies and balancing it with defensive training to enable them to stand alone against enemies that would give any other archer cause to flee. Within are documented the training regimens of the Order, which have produced some of the most revered Masters of the Bow.
Arrows of Power - A Treatise on Arcane Archery
Introduction: Points Forward- An overview of the Path of the Order
- Chapter I: Nocking your first Arrow [Levels 1 - 20]
- A Pre-epic beginner's guide to the concepts of archery and developing rudimentary magic skills
Chapter II: Forays into Arrow Enhancement [Levels 20 - 40]- The epic archer's handbook for arcane imbuement and associated shenanigans
Chapter III: Becoming an Archmage of the Arrow [Levels 40 - 60]- Harnessing the awe inspiring powers of the arcane to unleash upon your foes
- Chapter IV: The Arrow as an extension of the Self [Level 60+]
- Becoming a true Master of the Bow with a balance of study and practice