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Summary

The Archery skill allows players to attack from a distance using Bows and Crossbows. Effective in both PvM and PvP, Archery provides unique combat mechanics and synergies with other skills. Unlike melee weapons, Archery weapons cannot be poisoned. To fire a shot, players must remain stationary for 0.5 seconds, regardless of their Dexterity.

Archery weapons have varying range capabilities. Bows can fire at targets up to 10 tiles away, while Crossbows have a slightly shorter range of 8 tiles. The chance to hit with an archery weapon is determined by the formula: (Attacker's Archery Skill + 50) / ((Defender's Weapon or Wrestling Skill + 50) * 2), with relevant accuracy bonuses applied.

In PvM, Archery increases Base Weapon Damage by (25% * Skill / 100) when used as a secondary weapon skill. In PvP, this bonus is reduced to (10% * Skill / 100).

PvM Special Attack

Archery weapons have a unique special attack that only applies against creatures, not players. Players have a 10% chance to trigger an Archery Weapon Special Attack, which can be further increased through Arms Lore, Water Aspect Armor, or Mastery Chain Links.

Effects of Archery Special Attack

When triggered, the attack deals 50% more damage, or 100% more damage if the target is already Hindered or immune to Hinder. It also applies a Hinder effect, preventing movement, casting, and melee attacks for 4-8 seconds. The duration scales based on weapon speed and creature difficulty. If a player attacks a Hindered target with an Archery weapon, they receive a +25% Accuracy bonus.

Once a creature recovers from a Hinder effect, it becomes immune to further Hinder effects for 50% of the original duration. While in this immunity period, any new attempted Hinders will instead increase the player's damage against the target.

Example: A player delivers a 6-second Hinder effect to a creature. After the 6 seconds expire, the creature becomes immune to Hinder for 3 seconds. During this time, any new Hinder attempts will increase the player's damage instead of reapplying the effect.

Weapon Types

Archery weapons can be crafted using Carpentry or purchased from NPC vendors.

Grinding (Light)
Weapon	Wielded With	Poisonable	Ammo Type	Speed
Bow	2H	No	Arrows	34
Hunting Bow	2H	No	Arrows	34
Recurve Bow	2H	No	Arrows	34

Grinding (Medium)
Weapon	Wielded With	Poisonable	Ammo Type	Speed
Crossbow	1H	No	Bolts	28
Balestra	1H	No	Bolts	28
Pistol Crossbow	1H	No	Bolts	28

Burst
Weapon	Wielded With	Poisonable	Ammo Type	Speed
Heavy Crossbow	2H	No	Bolts	20
Rampart Crossbow	2H	No	Bolts	20
Great Bow	2H	No	Arrows	20

Quivers

Players can equip Quivers to reduce both Ammunition Weight and Ammunition Consumption Rate.

Beneficial Skills

Certain skills provide additional benefits to Archery.

Table only includes passive skill bonuses and does not include temporary or toggle-able effects
Skill	Benefit	Weapons
Anatomy	Increases Base Weapon Damage by (20% * (Anatomy Skill / 100)) Increases Weapon Finisher chance by (100% * (Anatomy Skill / 100)) Increases Swing Speed by (5% * (Anatomy Skill / 100))	All
Chivalry	Increases PvP Base Weapon Damage by (10% * (Chivalry Skill / 100))	All
Tactics	0-100 Skill: Increases Base Weapon Damage by (-50% + (Tactics Skill / 200)) 100+ Skill: Any additional skill increases Base Weapon Damage by (1% * (Tactics Skill - 100))	All
Arms Lore	Increases Special Attack Chance by (10% * (Arms Lore Skill / 100)) Increases Weapon Ability fill meter by an additional (10% * (Arms Lore Skill / 100) Increases Swing Speed by (5% * (Arms Lore Skill / 100))	All
Lumberjacking	Increases the Base Weapon Damage of axes by (25% * (Lumberjacking Skill / 100)) Reduced to Base Weapon Damage * (10% * (Lumberjacking Skill / 100)) in PvP.	Axes (Swordsmanship)
Mining	Increases Base Weapon Damage by (25% * (Mining Skill / 100)) Reduced to Base Weapon Damage * (10% * (Mining Skill / 100)) in PvP.	Mace Fighting
Blacksmithy	Increases the damage of blacksmith-crafted weapons by (25% * (Blacksmithing Skill / 100)) Reduced to Base Weapon Damage * (10% * (Blacksmithing Skill / 100)) in PvP.	All
Carpentry	Increases the damage of carpentry-crafted weapons by (25% * (Carpentry Skill / 100)) Reduced to Base Weapon Damage * (10% * (Carpentry Skill / 100)) in PvP.	All
Camping Tracking Forensic Evaluation	Increases Base Weapon Damage by (25% * Skill / 100) Reduced to Base Weapon Damage by (10% * Skill / 100) in PvP.	All
Archery Fencing Mace Fighting Swordsmanship Arcane Fishing	When wielding a weapon of another weapon class, increases Base Weapon Damage by (25% * Skill / 100) Reduced to Base Weapon Damage by (10% * Skill / 100) in PvP	All
Wrestling	When wielding a weapon of another weapon class, increases Base Weapon Damage by (25% * Skill / 100) in PvM only.	All
Inscription	Increases the damage of scribe-crafted weapons by (20% * (Inscription Skill / 100)) Reduced to Base Weapon Damage * (8% * (Inscription Skill / 100)) in PvP.	Wrestling
Focus	Increases Swing Speed and Accuracy by (15% * (Focus Skill / 100)) Increases Base Weapon Damage by (10% * (Chivalry Skill / 100)) in PvP	All
Tailoring	Increases the damage of tailor-crafted weapons by (25% * (Tailoring Skill / 100)) Reduced to Base Weapon Damage by (10% * Tailoring Skill / 100) in PvP (Not confirmed)	Wrestling
Item Identification	Increases the accuracy property of magical weapons by (50% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)) Increases the accuracy property of magical weapons by (50% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)) Increases the slayer propery of magical weapons by (50% * (Item Identification Skill / 100))	Magical Weapons

Codex

Archery weapons benefit from Ammo and Finishers provided by an Archery Codex.

Archery Codex Stances, Finishers and Abilities
Type	Name	Description
Stance	Arcane	Accuracy and Damage increased by 3% per rank
Stance	Fowling	Weapon shots increase Damage Resistance towards target by 6% per rank for 5 seconds (does not stack)
Stance	Incendiary	Deals an additional 8% of Damage per rank inflicted to a random target within 2 tiles
Stance	Longshot	Increases Range by (Rank / 2) rounded up, and Damage by 3% per rank
Stance	Maiming	Hinder effects last 10% longer per rank and Overpowered Hinder effects deal 10% more Damage per rank
Finisher	Ricochet	Deals 300% of Damage towards target and up to 2 additional random enemies within 6 tiles of target
Finisher	Pincushion	Makes 8 attacks against the target, with each having a 66% hit chance to inflict 100% Damage
Weapon Ability	Skirmish	For next 15 seconds damage increased by 25% and can fire while moving
Weapon Ability	Full Draw	For next 15 seconds damage increased by 35%, but must be stationary for 5 seconds to fire
Weapon Ability	Repeater	If not currently stealthed, immediately makes 3 additional hit attempts, each with a 66% chance to inflict 100% of weapon damage (scaled by weapon speed)

Training

To maximize efficiency while training Archery, players should use a good Quiver to reduce arrow and bolt consumption. Using a Heavy Crossbow will further reduce the amount of ammo needed.

Skill	Activity
0-50	Train from NPC
50-80	Gain skill passively in combat in the New Player Dungeon
80-100	Gain skill passively in combat at the Prevalia Zoo or a Battle Trainer

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 == Summary ==
-The '''Archery''' [[skills|skill]] allows players to fire arrows and bolts from a distance using '''Bows''' and '''Crossbows'''. Archery is effective in both PvM and PvP, providing unique combat mechanics and synergies with other skills.
+The '''Archery''' [[skills|skill]] allows players to attack from a distance using '''Bows''' and '''Crossbows'''. Effective in both PvM and PvP, Archery provides unique combat mechanics and synergies with other skills. Unlike melee weapons, Archery weapons '''cannot''' be [[Poisoning|poisoned]]. To fire a shot, players must remain '''stationary for 0.5 seconds''', regardless of their Dexterity.
-* Archery weapons '''cannot''' be [[Poisoning|poisoned]].
+Archery weapons have varying range capabilities. '''Bows''' can fire at targets up to '''10 tiles away''', while '''Crossbows''' have a slightly shorter range of '''8 tiles'''. The chance to hit with an archery weapon is determined by the formula:
-* Players must remain '''stationary for 0.5 seconds''' before shooting (regardless of Dexterity).
+<code>(Attacker's Archery Skill + 50) / ((Defender's Weapon or Wrestling Skill + 50) * 2)</code>, with relevant accuracy bonuses applied.
-* '''Bows''' have a maximum range of '''10 tiles'''.
-* '''Crossbows''' have a maximum range of '''8 tiles'''.
+In PvM, Archery increases '''Base Weapon Damage''' by <code>(25% * Skill / 100)</code> when used as a secondary weapon skill. In PvP, this bonus is reduced to <code>(10% * Skill / 100)</code>.
-* Chance to hit with an archery weapon is calculated as:
-  '''(Attacker's Archery Skill + 50) / ((Defender's Weapon or Wrestling Skill + 50) * 2)''' plus any relevant accuracy bonuses.
-* '''Secondary Weapon Skill Bonus:'''
-  '''PvM:''' Increases '''Base Weapon Damage''' by '''(25% * Skill / 100)'''
-  '''PvP:''' Reduced to '''(10% * Skill / 100)'''
 == PvM Special Attack ==
-* '''Only works against creatures''' (not players).
+Archery weapons have a unique special attack that only applies against creatures, not players. Players have a '''10% chance''' to trigger an '''Archery Weapon Special Attack''', which can be further increased through [[Arms Lore]], [[Water Aspect]] Armor, or [[Mastery Chain]] Links.
-* Players have a '''10% chance''' to inflict an '''Archery Weapon Special Attack''' against creatures.
-* The chance can be increased through:
-** [[Arms Lore]]
-** [[Water Aspect]] Armor
-** [[Mastery Chain]] Links
 === Effects of Archery Special Attack ===
-* '''Increases damage dealt''' by the attack by '''50%''' ('''100%''' if the target is already Hindered or immune to Hinder).
+When triggered, the attack deals '''50% more damage''', or '''100% more damage''' if the target is already Hindered or immune to Hinder. It also applies a '''Hinder effect''', preventing movement, casting, and melee attacks for '''4-8 seconds'''. The duration scales based on weapon speed and creature difficulty. If a player attacks a Hindered target with an Archery weapon, they receive a '''+25% Accuracy bonus'''.
-* '''Hinders the target''' for '''4-8 seconds''' (prevents movement, casting, and melee attacks).
-** '''Duration scales''' based on weapon speed and creature difficulty.
-** Players receive a '''+25% Accuracy bonus''' when attacking a Hindered target with Archery.
-* '''Hinder Immunity Mechanic:'''
-** Once a creature recovers from a Hinder effect caused by a player weapon, it becomes immune to further Hinder effects for '''50% of the original Hinder duration'''.
-** While immune, attempted Hinders will instead '''grant a damage bonus'''.
-'''Example:'''
+Once a creature recovers from a Hinder effect, it becomes '''immune to further Hinder effects for 50% of the original duration'''. While in this immunity period, any new attempted Hinders will instead increase the player's damage against the target.
-  A player delivers a '''6-second Hinder''' effect to a creature.
-  After the 6 seconds expire, the creature becomes '''immune to Hinder for 3 seconds'''.
+'''Example:''' A player delivers a '''6-second Hinder''' effect to a creature. After the 6 seconds expire, the creature becomes '''immune to Hinder for 3 seconds'''. During this time, any new Hinder attempts will increase the player's damage instead of reapplying the effect.
-  During these 3 seconds, any new Hinder effects will instead '''increase the player's damage''' against the creature.
 == Weapon Types ==
 {{Main|Armor & Weapons}}
-Archery weapons are crafted using '''[[Carpentry]]''' or purchased from NPC vendors.
+Archery weapons can be crafted using '''[[Carpentry]]''' or purchased from NPC vendors.
 {{ArcheryWeaponClass}}
 == Quivers ==
-* Players can equip '''[[Quiver|Quivers]]''' to reduce both '''Ammunition Weight''' and '''Ammunition Consumption Rate'''.
+Players can equip '''[[Quiver|Quivers]]''' to reduce both '''Ammunition Weight''' and '''Ammunition Consumption Rate'''.
 == Beneficial Skills ==
-Some skills provide additional benefits to Archery.
+Certain skills provide additional benefits to Archery.
 {{BeneficialSkillsWeapon}}
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 == Codex ==
 {{Main|Weapon and Parry Codex}}
-* Archery weapons benefit from '''Ammo''' and '''Finishers''' provided by an '''[[Archery Codex]]'''.
+Archery weapons benefit from '''Ammo''' and '''Finishers''' provided by an '''[[Archery Codex]]'''.
 {{ArcheryCodex}}
 == Training ==
-* Using a good '''[[Quiver]]''' will reduce arrow and bolt consumption.
+To maximize efficiency while training Archery, players should use a good '''[[Quiver]]''' to reduce arrow and bolt consumption. Using a '''Heavy Crossbow''' will further reduce the amount of ammo needed.
-* '''Using a Heavy Crossbow for training will further reduce ammo consumption.'''
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 | '''0-50''' || [[Skills_%26_Stats#Trainable_Skills_from_NPCs|Train from NPC]]
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-| '''50-80''' || Passively gained in combat in the [[New Player Dungeon]]
+| '''50-80''' || Gain skill passively in combat in the [[New Player Dungeon]]
 |-
-| '''80-100''' || Passively gained in combat at the '''Prevalia Zoo''' or a '''Battle Trainer'''
+| '''80-100''' || Gain skill passively in combat at the '''Prevalia Zoo''' or a '''Battle Trainer'''
 |}