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Title: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Rendar1970 on September 12, 2011, 03:46:34 am
I remember a long time ago, someone made a pure AGI archer build.  It didnt do a whole lot of damage, but he was a machine gun.  Even with only like 2 powerdraw, he still got a fair share of kill by aiming for the head.

Would a build like that work in current cRPG.

Im thinking of making a lowerdamage, but super accurate and fast archer for CQC fighting.  Go for headshots, and mostly interupt enemies.

I realize i will be using a "lesser" bow, and less PD.  So if anyone has tried this or has a build please let me know.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Socrates on September 12, 2011, 03:47:31 am
Was better back in the days when bows were pierce and did much more damage, but It's still do-able. I tried one with 3 PD only and I can hurt people fine except for people who used extreme armor/STR.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Kryser on September 12, 2011, 03:57:15 am
If someone doesn't use a strong bow I'll just waltz up to them without my shield up because i know they don't have the damage output to hurt my 70 body armor.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Rendar1970 on September 12, 2011, 03:57:38 am
Which bow did you use? 

Im assuming the 2PD bow?  Cause you still want to use a bow with -1 you current PD right? So you can hold the reticle tight a bit longer?

If someone doesn't use a strong bow I'll just waltz up to them without my shield up because i know they don't have the damage output to hurt my 70 body armor.

Which is why I said Headshots
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Socrates on September 12, 2011, 04:01:33 am
2 PD or 3 PD your choice with all the WPNM points it won't be noticed much.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: MrShine on September 12, 2011, 05:28:30 am
I don't recommend doing this.  You'll tickle most players and will probably have to get at least 2 headshots to kill someone.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Chris_P_Bacon on September 12, 2011, 05:31:25 am
Which bow did you use? 

Im assuming the 2PD bow?  Cause you still want to use a bow with -1 you current PD right? So you can hold the reticle tight a bit longer?

Which is why I said Headshots
He meant headshots too.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Dach on September 12, 2011, 05:40:32 pm
the main problem with that kind of build isn't your damage output...

The problem is that you will die from one shot of any other archer, crossbowmen and thrower.  :?
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Sammael on September 12, 2011, 05:44:03 pm
My next STF character is going to be:

2 pd
10 ath
11 wm

197 archery wpf

I'll be using the pd 1 bow with it. I'll let you know how it goes!
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Christo on September 12, 2011, 05:59:13 pm
My next STF character is going to be:

2 pd
10 ath
11 wm

197 archery wpf

I'll be using the pd 1 bow with it. I'll let you know how it goes!

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Like this, most likely.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Formless on September 12, 2011, 11:04:21 pm
This sounds like fun,  :D I am a fan of non standard builds, please don't forget to update this and tell us how it went. 

Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Arrowblood on September 12, 2011, 11:11:49 pm
playing with 160 wpf 7 pd and nomad bow is fun
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Sammael on September 13, 2011, 06:19:18 am
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Like this, most likely.

To be honest, pretty much :P

It's a lot of fun, and you shoot incredibly quickly, but the lack of damage leaves your arrows glancing on anything medium armored and up. Accuracy is excellent, but with such a low pd and low tier bow, the arrows take forever to reach their target and arc considerably. Great for a STF character to play for a week, but there' no way I'd make a regular character out of this build.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Tears of Destiny on September 13, 2011, 06:52:48 pm
I once made a 10 ATHL archer with I think 4 PD, though I only had 3 WM. It was hilarious for kiting people while retaining a punch. Could not snipe but I did not care.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Sammael on September 13, 2011, 07:00:09 pm
I once made a 10 ATHL archer with I think 4 PD, though I only had 3 WM. It was hilarious for kiting people while retaining a punch. Could not snipe but I did not care.

Ah, a true Fallen build!  :D
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Rendar1970 on September 13, 2011, 11:46:11 pm
I once made a 10 ATHL archer with I think 4 PD, though I only had 3 WM. It was hilarious for kiting people while retaining a punch. Could not snipe but I did not care.

That might work actually.  I dont expect a speed shooter build to get tons of kills.  I play mostly siege, so the idea of just being a giant pain in the ass, distraction, etc is what im looking for.

Fast enough to run from danger, but just enough of a punch that my shoots once glance but actually disrupt and stun people. Also i planned to be right in the middle of fights, not in the distance, so i dont need to super long shots.  I plan to be firing 3-4 bodies away.

Think Legolas at Helms Deep.

playing with 160 wpf 7 pd and nomad bow is fun

I thought you could only make use of +1 PD than your bows requirement.  So on a nomad bow with req PD3, anything past PD4 is not used.  Is that correct?
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Socrates on September 14, 2011, 01:12:00 am
it's +4 bow req
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Rendar1970 on September 14, 2011, 01:27:29 am
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missile speed: 36
weight: 1.3
accuracy: 96
difficulty: 3
speed rating: 69
missile speed: 36
thrust damage: 20 cut
slots: 1

Says 3 on the site...

But any PD after 4 doesnt apply correct when using said bow?
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Bobthehero on September 14, 2011, 01:30:09 am
After 7 pd.
Title: Re: Speed Shooter archer build.
Post by: Rendar1970 on September 14, 2011, 01:31:16 am
OK, i was reading that wrong, thanks for the clarification.