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Archer

Archer Icon 3.pngArcher (ARC)
Physical Ranged DPSroleicon.png  Disciple of War > Physical Ranged DPS
 The Armoury
With a bow in hand and a quiver on his back, the archer strikes at the enemy from afar. In Eorzea, two schools of archery have risen to prominence: that of the longbow sentries of the Elezen military, and that of the shortbow hunters among the Miqo'te.

Archers constantly assess the battlefield in order to determine the most advantageous ground from which to loose their arrows, as well as the nature of the shaft, point, and fletching best suited to their foe. It is said that master archers are capable of showering their targets with a veritable deluge of death well before a counterattack can ever be mounted.

Featurequest1 Icon.png Unlock: My First Bow (Lv. 1)
Unknownbattle1 Icon.png Weapon Type: Bow
Main Command 21 Icon.png Unlocks: Bard
Main Command 10 Icon.png Guild: Quiver's Hold
Main Command 3 Icon.png Primary Stat: Dexterity
Main Command 41 Icon.png Required: A Realm Reborn
MainIcon5.png Starting Level: 1
RefreshDPLIcon.pngRebuild Lists

Level Name   Description Stats
&00000000000000010000001 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png  Heavy ShotHeavy Shot Icon.png Heavy Shot
(Weaponskill)

Delivers an attack with a potency of 160.
Additional Effect: 20% chance of granting Hawk's Eye
Duration: 30s

The mathematical base strength of an ability.160
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.2.5s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Single Target: Ability which targets a single target.0y
&00000000000000020000002 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png  Straight ShotStraight Shot Icon.png Straight Shot
(Weaponskill)

Delivers an attack with a potency of 200.
Can only be executed when under the effect of Hawk's Eye.

The mathematical base strength of an ability.200
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.2.5s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Single Target: Ability which targets a single target.0y
&00000000000000040000004 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png  Raging StrikesRaging Strikes Icon.png Raging Strikes
(Ability)

Increases damage dealt by 15%.
Duration: 20s

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.120s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.0y
Self: Ability targets the user alone.0y
&00000000000000060000006 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png  Venomous BiteVenomous Bite Icon.png Venomous Bite
(Weaponskill)

Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Additional Effect: Venom
Potency: 15
Duration: 45s

The mathematical base strength of an ability.100
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.2.5s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Single Target: Ability which targets a single target.0y
&000000000000001200000012 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png  BloodletterBloodletter Icon.png Bloodletter
(Ability)

Delivers an attack with a potency of 130.
Maximum Charges: 3
Shares a recast timer with Rain of Death.

The mathematical base strength of an ability.130
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.15s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Single Target: Ability which targets a single target.0y
&000000000000001500000015 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png Rewarded from Quest Repelling ShotRepelling Shot Icon.png Repelling Shot
(Ability)

Jump 10 yalms away from current target.
Cannot be executed while bound.

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.30s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.15y
Self: Ability targets the user alone.0y
&000000000000001800000018 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png  Quick NockQuick Nock Icon.png Quick Nock
(Weaponskill)

Delivers an attack with a potency of 110 to all enemies in a cone before you.
Additional Effect: 20% chance of granting Hawk's Eye
Duration: 30s

The mathematical base strength of an ability.110
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.2.5s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.12y
Front-facing cone spells (epicenter: player; angle: 90°)12y
&000000000000002500000025 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png  Wide VolleyWide Volley Icon.png Wide Volley
(Weaponskill)

Delivers an attack with a potency of 140 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Barrage Potency: 220
Can only be executed while under the effect of Hawk's Eye.

The mathematical base strength of an ability.140
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.2.5s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Targeted AoE (epicenter: afflicted target; angle: 360°)5y
&000000000000003000000030 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png Rewarded from Quest WindbiteWindbite Icon.png Windbite
(Weaponskill)

Deals wind damage with a potency of 60.
Additional Effect: Wind damage over time
Potency: 20
Duration: 45s

The mathematical base strength of an ability.60
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.2.5s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Single Target: Ability which targets a single target.0y
&000000000000003800000038 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}}ArcherArcher Icon 3.png  BarrageBarrage Icon.png Barrage
(Ability)

Grants Barrage, allowing the use of Refulgent Arrow and Shadowbite. Upon execution, Refulgent Arrow will strike the selected target three times, while Shadowbite's potency will be increased to 270.
Duration: 10s
Additional Effect: Grants Resonant Arrow Ready
Duration: 30s

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.120s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.0y
Self: Ability targets the user alone.0y

Level Name   Description Acquisition
&00000000000000060000006 Physical Ranged DPSroleicon.png Leg GrazeLeg Graze Icon.png Leg Graze
(Ability) 		Afflicts target with Heavy +40%.

Duration: 10s

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.30s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Single Target: Ability which targets a single target.0y
&00000000000000080000008 Physical Ranged DPSroleicon.png Second WindSecond Wind Icon.png Second Wind
(Ability) 		Instantly restores own HP.

Cure Potency: 800

The mathematical base strength of an ability.800
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.120s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.0y
Self: Ability targets the user alone.0y
&000000000000001000000010 Physical Ranged DPSroleicon.png Foot GrazeFoot Graze Icon.png Foot Graze
(Ability) 		Binds target.

Duration: 10s Cancels auto-attack upon execution. Target unbound if damage taken.

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.30s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Single Target: Ability which targets a single target.0y
&000000000000002000000020 Physical Ranged DPSroleicon.png PelotonPeloton Icon.png Peloton
(Ability) 		Increases movement speed of self and nearby party members.

Duration: 30s Effect ends when enmity is generated. Has no effect in battle.

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.5s
Point blank AoE (epicenter: player; angle: 360°)30y
&000000000000002400000024 Physical Ranged DPSroleicon.png Head GrazeHead Graze Icon.png Head Graze
(Ability) 		Interrupts the use of a target's action.
The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.30s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
&000000000000003200000032 Physical Ranged DPSroleicon.png Arm's LengthArm's Length Icon.png Arm's Length
(Ability) 		Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.

Duration: 6s Additional Effect: Slow +20% when barrier is struck Duration: 15s

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.120s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.0y
Single Target: Ability which targets a single target.0y

Level Name Description
&00000000000000020000002Heavier Shot Heavier Shot Icon.png Heavier Shot Adds to Heavy Shot a 20% chance to grant Hawk's Eye.

Duration: 30s

&000000000000002000000020Increased Action Damage Increased Action Damage Icon.png Increased Action Damage Increases base action damage and autoturret damage by 10%.
&000000000000002500000025Enhanced Quick Nock Enhanced Quick Nock Icon.png Enhanced Quick Nock Adds to Quick Nock a 35% chance to grant Hawk's Eye.

Duration: 30s

&000000000000004000000040Increased Action Damage II Increased Action Damage II Icon.png Increased Action Damage II Increases base action damage and autoturret damage by 20%.

Level Name Description
&000000000000009400000094Enhanced Second Wind Enhanced Second Wind Icon.png Enhanced Second Wind Increases the healing potency of Second Wind to 800.

Level Name   Description Stats
&00000000000000010000001 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}} 1Physical Ranged DPS Icon 3.png  Big ShotBig Shot Icon.png Big Shot
(Limit Break Level 1)

Delivers an attack that deals 54% the damage of Braver to all targets in a straight line.

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.2s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Straight line between player and target30y
&00000000000000010000001 &Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".{{{Min Level}}} 2Physical Ranged DPS Icon 3.png  DesperadoDesperado Icon.png Desperado
(Limit Break Level 2)

Delivers an attack that deals 117% the damage of Braver to all targets in a straight line.

The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.3s
The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Straight line between player and target30y

Additional Information
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Gear
Archer Weapons
Archer Head • Archer Body • Archer Hands • Archer Legs • Archer Feet
Archer Earrings • Archer Necklace • Archer Bracelets • Archer Ring
Archer Sets
 
Class/Job Quests
Name Level
Way of the Archer &00000000000000010000001&000000000006566700000065,667Way of the Archer Spacer2.png Lvl.1
My First Bow &00000000000000010000001&000000000006575500000065,755My First Bow Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.1
A Matter of Perspective &00000000000000050000005&000000000006558200000065,582A Matter of Perspective Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.5
School of Hard Nocks &000000000000001000000010&000000000006560300000065,603School of Hard Nocks Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.10
Training with Leih &000000000000001000000010&000000000006567000000065,670Training with Leih Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.10
Violators Will Be Shot &000000000000001500000015&000000000006560400000065,604Violators Will Be Shot Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.15
To Catch a Poacher &000000000000002000000020&000000000006560600000065,606To Catch a Poacher Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.20
Homecoming &000000000000002500000025&000000000006560700000065,607Homecoming Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.25
The One That Got Away &000000000000003000000030&000000000006561200000065,612The One That Got Away Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.30
A Song of Bards and Bowmen &000000000000003000000030&000000000006662100000066,621A Song of Bards and Bowmen Archer Icon 3.png Lvl.30
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