Archer armor

[Ryaca]

Am playing an archer. Since I can't wear a shield, would it be wise to put some points in armor, and if so, how many points should I put in? I currently am putting one point in str and one point in dex at the moment.

[DaHobbit]

I don't have a lot of experience playing archer. There are some players that have tons of experience so they might be able to better answer. My belief is that you only need dex & str for normal play, especially in the lower levels.

[naomi]

for me it depends of the monster i grind, usually +6dex higher and mostly str for fast kill...arm is the least priority depends on damage of the monster i kill, the higher damage of mobs, the higher arm i put ^_^

[just joe]

I play a level 152 archer and have never put points into arm. I don't PvP, so dex goes to +6 of whatever I am hunting, all else goes to str.

[naomi]

minotaur has 10k damage so i put arm...lol ^_^

[Leone]

Am playing an archer. Since I can't wear a shield, would it be wise to put some points in armor, and if so, how many points should I put in? I currently am putting one point in str and one point in dex at the moment.

To answer your question, build up your str and dex. The armour you equip should take care of the arm requirement.

Your phrase 'Since I can't wear a shield' has been raised before, but thanks for bringing it up again. I do think ranged characters should be able to equip their off-hand with a ring, bracelet or (for archers) a quiver that grant different bonuses.

[Arachnia]

A bow is a weapon you need two hands to use.
To compare this with melee characters: There are also two-handed axe and sword. If you equip such a weapon, you cannot wear a shield, either.

Only thought, meant as suggestion:
If archers use crossbows, there “could” be the possibility of wearing a shield.

[Ryaca]

Thank you all for your feedback!

[Leone]

A bow is a weapon you need two hands to use.
To compare this with melee characters: There are also two-handed axe and sword. If you equip such a weapon, you cannot wear a shield, either.

Only thought, meant as suggestion:
If archers use crossbows, there “could” be the possibility of wearing a shield.

Very good point. Could there not be an option for any character to wear a bracelet in the off hand...instead of a shield in the case of melee characters? A bit of choice would stop all characters wearing the same gear as well.