Archer Build

Ranged DPS (Dexterity)

Ranged DPS (Dexterity)Light armorMedium

Dexterity is your damage. Stack DEX for arrow power, keep distance, and pick off two-handers and unshielded targets before they close.

Attribute Spread

STR 100

CON 175

DEX 275

DEX is "your most important attribute by far — it directly affects how powerful your arrow shots are." Don't dump Strength to 80: light armor won't save you from slashing, so STR 100 buys stamina and slash protection.

Recommended Weapons

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Bow · 2H Sword (sidearm)

Armor Approach

Run 6 light pieces for maximum agility and stamina, or swap to 4 light + 2 medium if you keep getting caught in melee. A 2H sword is the preferred sidearm over a dagger "if you actually want to kill someone."

Passive Perks

Focused on headshot damage and armor penetration.

What Doesn't Kill Me 10

Passive perk

Not On My Watch 5

Passive perk

Playstyle

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Kite and pick targets; stay out of melee range. Headshots scale with DEX — aim for the head.

FAQ

What attribute matters most for an archer?

Dexterity, by a wide margin — it directly scales arrow damage. The reference spread is STR 100 / CON 175 / DEX 275.

Why not leave Strength at the minimum?

Light armor barely protects against slashing attacks, so keeping STR around 100 buys you stamina and slash resistance to survive a stray melee hit.

What's the archer's biggest weakness?

Shields. Most tanks can simply hold up a shield to stop your arrows, so bows shine against two-handed and unshielded players, not shield-walls.

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Stat numbers are pre-relaunch (Feb-2023 reference guides) — the archetype logic holds, but re-verify exact figures and passive levels vs V1.5.0 and the build calculator.

Archer Build

RoleRanged DPS (Dexterity)

STR100

CON175

DEX275

ArmorLight

WeaponBow

DifficultyMedium

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