Now you've finally started the game. Being a Bowman you shoot from a
distance. To level you merely kill monsters and get a set amount of
experience that is required for the next level. There are quests to do
along the way, mesos to earn, and jobs to be made.
Some people have variations on how they start. Some prefer to go melee
first for a while to save money on arrows and level faster. I don't
believe going melee will help you at all. You should always stick with
the bow and arrows, as learning to use it is a whole different concept.
You need to learn how close you can be to attack, when you should
knock-back, etc.
There are always going to be people who will kill steal (KS) you.
However, the people who get tired of the archer early do not have
a high level of patience. The misconception is that archers are
slow to level in the beginning. The fact is that it takes the same
amount of experience for every player to level from one specific
level to another. It is all mind over matter. If you get tired of
whacking your bow into an enemy, move back, find an opening, and
shoot. And if you can persevere until the third job, you will
be greatly rewarded.
IV. Overall Bowman Ability Point and Skill Point Distribution
Before you look at how I set up each build, I will tell you this: It is
more effective to max out one skill at a time if at all possible.
Skipping around to other skills does not help you train in most
situations, and the people who do get different skills before others
are maxed just do it to have fun most of the time. It is
understandable, but I fully believe in getting one skill at a time
to maximize their effectiveness early.
Why get one skill at a time when sometimes you might be using a more
useful skill later? The reason is really because you will be using
almost all of the skills you acquire.
Your strength will always be five above your level. Some people prefer
to put five points into dexterity for four levels, then take the fifth
level to put five points into strength. I personally think that adding
four points into dexterity and one point into strength every level is
more efficient. Either way, every fifth level you will equal out with
the same points.
V. Skill and Ability Point Distribution for Beginner
Level 1 +0 Skill Points (0) [6 STR 11 DEX]
Level 2 +1 Nimble Feet (1) [7 STR 15 DEX]
Level 3 +1 Nimble Feet (2) [8 STR 19 DEX]
Level 4 +1 Nimble Feet (3) {Maxed} [9 STR 23 DEX]
Level 5 +1 Recovery (1) [10 STR 27 DEX]
Level 6 +1 Recovery (2) [11 STR 31 DEX]
Level 7 +1 Recovery (3) {Maxed} [12 STR 35 DEX]
Level 8 +0 Skill Points (0) [13 STR 39 DEX]
Level 9 +0 Skill Points (0) [14 STR 43 DEX]
Level 10 +0 Skill Points (0) [15 STR 47 DEX]
Explanation:
Right before you make your character, make sure your stats are exactly
as I have listed for level one. This is the best possible start for a
future Bowman. Your main goal right now is to become level 10 with at
least 25 dexterity points to make the job advancement in Henesys.
As you level, always put one ability point into strength and four into
dexterity. Nimble Feet is maxed first to move around more quickly
while getting the experience you need quicker. As you level, your
HP will increase, thus Recovery is needed to lessen the use potions.
While you are at Maple Island be sure to complete every quest for fast
experience. Never wait to put skill points or ability points in or save
them. Use them right away, every time you level.
VI. Becoming a Bowman
After obtaining level 10 go to South Perry where you can voyage off to
Victoria Island. Do not level higher than level 10 before making your
job advancement. Once you are at Victoria, move south to Henesys
and talk to Athena Piece to advance.
VII. Skill and Ability Point Distribution for Bowman
Level 10 +1 Arrow Blow (1) [15 STR 47 DEX]
Level 11 +3 The Blessing of the Amazon (3) [16 STR 51 DEX]
Level 12 +3 The Eye of the Amazon (3) [17 STR 55 DEX]
Level 13 +3 The Eye of the Amazon (6) [18 STR 59 DEX]
Level 14 +2 The Eye of the Amazon (
{Maxed} [19 STR 63 DEX]
+1 Double Shot (1)
Level 15 +3 Critical Shot (3) [20 STR 67 DEX]
Level 16 +3 Critical Shot (6) [21 STR 71 DEX]
Level 17 +3 Critical Shot (9) [22 STR 75 DEX]
Level 18 +3 Critical Shot (12) [23 STR 79 DEX]
Level 19 +3 Critical Shot (15) [24 STR 83 DEX]
Level 20 +3 Critical Shot (18) [25 STR 87 DEX]
Level 21 +2 Critical Shot (20) {Maxed} [26 STR 91 DEX]
+1 Double Shot (2)
Level 22 +3 Double Shot (5) [27 STR 95 DEX]
Level 23 +3 Double Shot (
[28 STR 99 DEX]
Level 24 +3 Double Shot (11) [29 STR 103 DEX]
Level 25 +3 Double Shot (14) [30 STR 107 DEX]
Level 26 +3 Double Shot (17) [31 STR 111 DEX]
Level 27 +3 Double Shot (20) {Maxed} [32 STR 115 DEX]
Level 28 +3 The Blessing of the Amazon (6) [33 STR 119 DEX]
Level 29 +3 The Blessing of the Amazon (9) [34 STR 123 DEX]
Level 30 +3 The Blessing of the Amazon (12) [35 STR 127 DEX]
Explanation:
Right. Now you are finally a Bowman. Use your first skill point on
Arrow Blow. Keep in mind that this will be the only point you ever
put into Arrow Blow. Why? Double Shot will be your main attack
later. Arrow Blow is a stronger, single attack. However, Double
Shot maxed is two 130% shots with your 40% critical. AB maxed
is 160% damage and can knock-back more than Double Shot.
DS, though can deal a lot more damage and deals a better average
attack over time.
Arrow Blow: 260% + 100% Critical = 360% (Maximum damage)
Double Shot: 130% + 100% = 230% x 2 = 460% (Maximum Damage)
The damage is obviously capable of hitting higher than Arrow Blow
despite less knock-back.
Your main goal as you level is to get your range extended as soon as
possible. In order to do this you need to unlock it by putting three
points into The Blessing of the Amazon. With your range extended to
its max, training should be fairly easier. As soon as your range is
maxed it's time to get your first point into Double Shot. Get used to
this skill; you'll be using it for a long time.
Next, of course, is Critical Shot. This will be the most helpful skill
to you in the game. Maxed it gives you a chance to hit 200% of your
normal damage at a 40% success rate. Once this is out of the way,
you will want to get your main attacking skill, Double Shot, maxed.
Now, at level 27, you will definitely be doing some good damage. For
level 28, 29 and 30, a lot of people like to get Focus. Right now I am
telling you it is a complete waste of MP to use a level 9 Focus over
and over for a mere 9 accuracy and avoidability increase. You will
get Focus maxed later, so do not worry. Put your last 9 points into
The Blessing of the Amazon, increasing your passive accuracy
bonus to 12.
VIII. Becoming a Hunter
Yes, level 30 has arrived. Go back to Athena Piece and she will
realize you are ready to become a Hunter. Talk to her, and she will
send you to her colleague, the Second Job Instructor. Head to the
top right portal of Henesys and advance to the second area
towards the Dungeon. Here you will find her at the top. Talk to her,
and you will be plunged into a hidden street of Ant Tunnel.
Here you will need to defeat Zombie Mushrooms and Evil Eyes until
you get 30 dark marbles. This task may seem overwhelming. My
advice is to drop down to the bottom level right away and kill the
enemies down there, because if you don't the spawn will
overwhelm you at the bottom. Make sure you prepare yourself for
this test with a good amount of potions. Once you past the test
go back to Athena where she will pass you into the next job, Hunter.
IX. Skill and Ability Point Distribution for Hunter
Level 30 +1 Arrow Bomb (1) [35 STR 127 DEX]
Level 31 +3 Bow Mastery (3) [36 STR 131 DEX]
Level 32 +3 Bow Mastery (6) [37 STR 135 DEX]
Level 33 +3 Bow Mastery (9) [38 STR 139 DEX]
Level 34 +3 Bow Mastery (12) [39 STR 143 DEX]
Level 35 +3 Bow Mastery (15) [40 STR 147 DEX]
Level 36 +3 Bow Mastery (18) [41 STR 151 DEX]
Level 37 +2 Bow Mastery (20) {Maxed} [42 STR 155 DEX]
+1 Bow Booster (1)
Level 38 +3 Bow Booster (4) [43 STR 159 DEX]
Level 39 +1 Bow Booster (5) [44 STR 163 DEX]
+2 Soul Arrow (2)
Level 40 +3 Soul Arrow (5) [45 STR 167 DEX]
Level 41 +3 Soul Arrow (
[46 STR 171 DEX]
Level 42 +3 Soul Arrow (11) [47 STR 175 DEX]
Level 43 +3 Soul Arrow (14) [48 STR 179 DEX]
Level 44 +3 Soul Arrow (17) [49 STR 183 DEX]
Level 45 +3 Soul Arrow (20) {Maxed} [50 STR 187 DEX]
Level 46 +3 Arrow Bomb (4) [51 STR 191 DEX]
Level 47 +3 Arrow Bomb (7) [52 STR 195 DEX]
Level 48 +3 Arrow Bomb (10) [53 STR 199 DEX]
Level 49 +3 Arrow Bomb (13) [54 STR 203 DEX]
Level 50 +3 Arrow Bomb (16) [55 STR 207 DEX]
Level 51 +3 Arrow Bomb (19) [56 STR 211 DEX]
Level 52 +3 Arrow Bomb (22) [57 STR 215 DEX]
Level 53 +3 Arrow Bomb (25) [58 STR 219 DEX]
Level 54 +3 Arrow Bomb (28) [59 STR 223 DEX]
Level 55 +2 Arrow Bomb (30) {Maxed} [60 STR 227 DEX]
+1 Power Knock-Back (1)
Level 56 +3 Power Knock-Back (4) [61 STR 231 DEX]
Level 57 +3 Power Knock-Back (7) [62 STR 235 DEX]
Level 58 +3 Bow Booster (
[63 STR 239 DEX]
Level 59 +3 Bow Booster (11) [64 STR 243 DEX]
Level 60 +3 Bow Booster (14) [65 STR 247 DEX]
Level 61 +3 Bow Booster (17) [66 STR 251 DEX]
Level 62 +3 Bow Booster (20) {Maxed} [67 STR 255 DEX]
Level 63 +3 Focus (3) [68 STR 259 DEX]
Level 64 +3 Focus (6) [69 STR 263 DEX]
Level 65 +3 Focus (9) [70 STR 267 DEX]
Level 66 +3 Focus (12) [71 STR 271 DEX]
Level 67 +2 Focus (15) [72 STR 275 DEX]
Level 68 +3 Focus (18) [73 STR 279 DEX]
Level 69 +2 Focus (20) {Maxed} [74 STR 283 DEX]
+1 The Blessing of the Amazon (13)
Level 70 +3 The Blessing of the Amazon (16) {Maxed} [75 STR 287 DEX]
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