The Archer class in Rune Slayer is a ranged combat specialist, utilizing bows and agility to attack enemies from a distance. Archers gain access to powerful damage-dealing abilities and status effects that enhance their movement and combat effectiveness. At level 30, players can specialize into one of two subclasses: Beast Tamer or Sharpshooter.
Archer Core Abilities
- Lv 1 – Power Shot: A basic damage-dealing skill.
- Lv 5 – Battle Aura: Applies a status effect that boosts combat effectiveness.
- Lv 6 – Focus Training: Increases Focus regeneration speed.
- Lv 8 – Evasive Shot & Initiative:
- Evasive Shot: A damage skill that enhances mobility.
- Initiative: A passive ability that improves reaction time.
- Lv 10 – Power Shot Upgrade:
- Multi Shot: Fires three arrows in rapid succession.
- Triple Shot: Fires a spread of three arrows.
- Lv 12 – Mark: Reduces damage taken by 5% for you and your pet.
- Lv 15 – Auto Shot & Battle Aura Upgrades:
- Auto Shot: A honing arrow damage skill.
- Battle Aura Upgrades:
- Fierce Battle Aura: Increases damage.
- Swift Battle Aura: Increases movement speed.
- Fortified Battle Aura: Reduces damage taken.
- Lv 17 – Focus Training II: Further increases Focus regeneration speed.
- Lv 20 – Bow Mastery: Increases bow damage by 10%.
Archer Subclasses (Unlock at Level 30)
Beast Tamer (Archer Branch)
Beast Tamers specialize in controlling and enhancing pets. Their abilities revolve around taming and strengthening their animal companions.
Core Abilities
- Alpha Predator: Allows you to tame beasts.
- Feral Strikes: Your pet heals in proportion to the damage it inflicts.
- Focus Drain: 30
- Bestial Swiftness: Increases movement speed while riding a mount.
Beast Tamers rely on their pets for offense and sustain, making them ideal for players who enjoy pet-based combat and mobility.
Sharpshooter (Archer Branch)
Sharpshooters excel at precision-based ranged attacks, using high-powered shots to deal massive damage.
Core Abilities
- Double Tap: Your Ballistic Shot has a chance to fire two arrows.
- Dragon Piercer: A powerful, supercharged shot capable of piercing through tough defenses.
- Weapons: Bow
- Physical Damage: 20
- Focus Drain: 35
- Ballistic Shot: A swift pull shot, unleashing a ballistic round that drops rapidly.
- Weapons: Bow
- Physical Damage: 10
- Focus Drain: 15
Sharpshooters focus on high-damage precision shots, excelling in long-range combat and quick eliminations.
- Beast Tamer is best for players who enjoy controlling pets and gaining additional survivability.
- Sharpshooter is ideal for those who prefer a high-damage, ranged sniping playstyle.
Choose the subclass that best suits your preferred combat approach and master the Archer branch in Rune Slayer!