Good Melee Archer Level 35 Build

[Hirlok]

just made a quick experiment with STF lvl 30 9pd, 139 in archery, mw long, mw bodkins

My main is lvl 32, 18/27 with 195 in archery

Not scientifically correct but so far it seems that: considerably slower draw speed, better missile speed/drop, accuracy slightly lower but not as worse as it used to be. Hirlok might deal some additional damage in the near future ;-)

[Juhanius]

When I restored my archer from long hibernation I was drunk and may have been too hasty.
What should I do with these last points. Dual class is out of the picture right? Thoughts?

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[Ronin]

There is only one true way:

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Strike!

[Templar_Steevee]

like Ronin wrote already, put them all in PS and show them power of 0 slot swords (or pick up something from ground)

[Leshma]

So many people have MW BSS, I'm afraid it might get nerfed. But in reality, it's kinda rubbish. Only good thing about it is 0 slot, it is best 0 slot weapon and that's all. Dueled Kpu with it, can't compare with MW Longsword. Can't compare with Side Sword, KAS, NCS, pretty much with any decent 1 slot 1H weapon.

Good stats on paper, but it's nothing special actually. Too broad which makes it easy to block, feels just as short as Italian Falchion, fast but not too fast, cut damage seems decent but it isn't, stab is good but it's easy to block (Side Sword and Scottish are much better because they are needles).

[Templar_Steevee]

Masterwork Short Arming Sword
Type:One handed weapon
Requirement:7 strength
Weight:1
Slots:0
Upkeep:236 gold
Speed:103
Length:81
Thrust:30 pierce
Swing:31 cut

I prefer this one, i have no points in melee, so 2 points faster is better for me and i prefer stabbing with 2 PS (going to be 5 Level up in:199,330,578) 

[Ronin]

Broad short sword is not bad, but surely short arming sword is a bit better suited for archers.

[Juhanius]

...so there is no reason to increase PD to 7? How about adding 1 point weapon master and getting better skill in one handed weapons? Althought  6 in PS looks intimidating

[Templar_Steevee]

...so there is no reason to increase PD to 7? How about adding 1 point weapon master and getting better skill in one handed weapons? Althought  6 in PS looks intimidating

I have 6 PD and i'm quite deadly with long bow. Anyway I'm a pure archer, so I shouldn't say to much in this thread

[Kafein]

I prefer the nordic short war sword. Every point of swing damage is worth it when around 30

[WITCHCRAFT]

I never knew that PD penalty was removed. Feeling pretty silly with my 12/27 Bow archer. Guess I'll go 24 str next gen to get max PD bonus on my 4 PD bow.

[Leshma]

Broad short sword is not bad, but surely short arming sword is a bit better suited for archers.

I'll definitely replace it with something else. It is good looking but can't get used to it. Wish Side Sword didn't have that renaissance look. There's also Spathion, but I'm not Byzantium soldier.

Edit: Forgot to mention. Can't stand Longbow with 21/21 build, 7 PS and 155 wpf. Will use Rus Bow with Bodkins.

[Ronin]

Since you are a hybrid, why not use a horn bow and a 1 slot weapon? Maybe even an axe, so you can break your oponent's shield first, then shoot him back if you can put some distance in between?

[Templar_Steevee]

Maybe even an axe, so you can break your oponent's shield first, then shoot him back if you can put some distance in between?

I used hand axe for this before patch with 0 slot swords

[Ronin]

Oh I never noticed that axe! Maybe it's worth a try