====== Archery ======

===== Overview =====
Archery is the primary combat skill for using ranged weapons such as bows and crossbows. It determines your accuracy with these weapons and allows you to attack enemies from a distance. Archery requires ammunition (arrows for bows, bolts for crossbows) and cannot be used while moving.

  * Primary use: Combat with bows and crossbows
  * Secondary benefits: Safe combat from distance, pulling enemies
  * Related skills: Tactics (damage bonus), Anatomy (damage bonus)

===== How to Use =====
**Combat Usage:**
  - **Equip a bow or crossbow** in your hands
  - **Have ammunition** in your backpack (arrows/bolts)
  - **Stand still** for at least 1 second before shooting
  - **Double-click the target** or use attack last/nearest macros
  - **Maintain distance** - cannot shoot in melee range

**Movement Restrictions:**
  * Must be stationary for 1 second before firing
  * Moving interrupts the shot and resets the timer
  * No "moving shot" ability available on this server
  * Plan positioning carefully before engaging

**Ammunition Management:**
  * Arrows for bows (weight: 0.1 each)
  * Bolts for crossbows (weight: 0.1 each)
  * 40% chance to recover ammo from animals/monsters
  * Ammunition is consumed on each shot
  * Keep plenty of ammo in backpack

===== Training Methods =====
==== Starting Out (0-30) ====
  * **Purchase from NPC:** Bowyer, Ranger, Ranger Guildmaster
  * **Training dummy:** Cannot use training dummies for Archery
  * **Archery Butte:** Best training method (see below)
  * **Hunt weak creatures:** Rabbits, birds, rats

==== Archery Butte Training ====
  * **Setup:** Place Archery Butte facing east or south
  * **Position:** Stand 5-6 tiles away, directly in line
  * **Requirements:** Bow/crossbow and ammunition
  * **Skill Range:** -25 to +25 from current skill
  * **Benefits:** Safe training, recoverable ammo, score tracking
  * **Double-click butte** when empty to recover arrows/bolts

==== Intermediate Training (30-60) ====
  * **Continue with Archery Butte** if within skill range
  * **Hunt appropriate monsters:** Orcs, lizardmen, harpies
  * **Keep distance:** 2-10 tiles optimal range
  * **Stock ammunition:** Carry 200-300 arrows/bolts

==== Advanced Training (60-90) ====
  * **Archery Butte** effective until skill exceeds +25 range
  * **Hunt stronger creatures:** Ogres, trolls, drakes
  * **Combat training:** Real combat gives consistent gains
  * **Ammunition crafting:** Learn Fletching to make arrows

==== Expert Training (90-100) ====
  * **High-level hunting:** Dragons, daemons, liches
  * **PvP practice:** Sparring gives good gains
  * **Patience required:** Gains slow significantly

==== Mastery Training (100-120) ====
  * **NOT POSSIBLE** - Archery cap cannot exceed 100.0
  * No skill scrolls available for this skill
  * Maximum skill level is 100.0

===== Skill Cap Management =====
==== Base Skill Cap ====
  * Default skill cap: 100.0
  * Cannot be increased beyond 100.0
  * No skill scrolls available for Archery

==== Skill Cap Increase Items ====
**Skill Scrolls:**
  * **NOT AVAILABLE** for Archery skill
  * Archery is not included in SkillList.cs
  * Skill cap remains at 100.0 maximum

**Skill Balls:**
  * **NOT AVAILABLE** for skill training
  * Cannot be used to increase skills

===== Skill Mechanics =====
**Hit Chance Formula:**
  * Uses standard combat hit chance calculation
  * Archery skill vs opponent's weapon skill
  * Modified by Tactics for accuracy bonus
  * Affected by target's parrying ability

**Damage Calculation:**
  * Uses standard weapon damage formulas
  * Tactics bonus: (Skill - 50) × 30% / 50 (max 30% at GM)
  * Anatomy bonus: Skill × 10% / 100 + 1% at exactly 100.0 (max 11% at GM)
  * Strength bonus applies

**Range Requirements:**
  * Minimum: Cannot shoot in adjacent tiles (melee range)
  * Maximum: 10 tiles for most bows
  * Line of sight required

**Special Mechanics:**
  * Must stand still for 1 second
  * Paralysis/freeze prevents shooting
  * Casting blocks movement shots
  * 40% ammo recovery vs creatures

===== Masteries =====
Currently no masteries available for this skill.

===== Special Abilities and Effects =====
**Weapon Abilities:**
  * Different bows have different special moves
  * Examples: Armor Ignore, Moving Shot, Dismount
  * Requires sufficient Mana and skill levels
  * Check individual weapon properties

**Archery-Specific Features:**
  * Shoot while hidden (reveals you)
  * Interrupt spell casting on hit
  * Force target movement with damage
  * Pull single enemies from groups

**Limitations:**
  * No shooting while moving
  * Cannot shoot in melee range
  * Requires ammunition always
  * Blocked by paralysis/freeze

===== Tips and Strategies =====
**Best Practices:**
  * Always carry 200+ ammunition
  * Position before engaging enemies
  * Use terrain/obstacles for safety
  * Combine with hiding for ambushes

**Training Efficiency:**
  * Archery Butte until it stops giving gains
  * Real combat for higher skill levels
  * Make your own ammunition
  * Train Tactics simultaneously

**Combat Tactics:**
  * Kite enemies while shooting
  * Use para blow/shots to control
  * Switch to melee if gap closes
  * Pre-cast spells between shots

**Equipment Choices:**
  * Bows: Faster, uses arrows
  * Crossbows: Slower, more damage
  * Heavy Crossbow: Highest damage
  * Composite Bow: Good balance

===== Related Items and Equipment =====
**Weapons:**
  * **Bows:** Bow, Composite Bow, Longbow variants
  * **Crossbows:** Crossbow, Heavy Crossbow, Repeating Crossbow
  * **Special:** Magical bows with properties
  * **Artifacts:** Unique bows with bonuses

**Ammunition:**
  * **Arrows:** For all bow types (0xF3F)
  * **Bolts:** For all crossbow types
  * **Stack Size:** Up to 60,000
  * **Crafted:** Via Fletching skill

**Training Equipment:**
  * **Archery Butte:** Essential training tool
  * **Quivers:** Hold extra ammunition
  * **Archery Set:** Armor with bonuses
  * **Special Items:** Various magical accessories

**Related Skills Items:**
  * Fletching tools (make ammo)
  * Lumberjacking (wood for fletching)
  * No skill scrolls available
  * No skill balls for training