Archery

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)

Combat Usage:

1. Equip a bow or crossbow in your hands
2. Have ammunition in your backpack (arrows/bolts)
3. Stand still for at least 1 second before shooting
4. Double-click the target or use attack last/nearest macros
5. 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• High-level hunting: Dragons, daemons, liches
• PvP practice: Sparring gives good gains
• Patience required: Gains slow significantly

• NOT POSSIBLE - Archery cap cannot exceed 100.0
• No skill scrolls available for this skill
• Maximum skill level is 100.0

• Default skill cap: 100.0
• Cannot be increased beyond 100.0
• No skill scrolls available for Archery

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

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

Currently no masteries available for this skill.

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

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

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