Categories: Dragon’s Dogma 2 Vocations, Starting Vocations
The Archer vocation specializes in long-range attacks using a bow and arrow. They perform their attacks from afar and can target enemies in high positions. In addition, they are essential in supporting the frontline. For example, by targeting enemy weaknesses, they can create opportunities for your allies to strike.
Archer Vocation Gameplay
The Archer Vocation specializes in delivering superior ranged firepower using the bow and arrow, with abilities that target multiple creatures within an area or target a single creature for crazy high amounts of damage. This vocation is all about finesse and precision. If you prefer a hit-and-run playstyle that eliminates foes swiftly, like Legolas from The Lord of the Rings, this will be perfect for you. The Archer Vocation fills the party role for those who prefer dealing damage from a distance.
And yes, there are many, many ways to deal insane damage as an archer. Barrage Shot, eventually upgraded to Manifold Shot, will be one of your best DPS options early on as this fires a quick succession of arrows at a single target. For groups, you can then use something like Sweep Shot, which can hit multiple targets at once. Both of these skills can be used while moving, by the way, so don’t be afraid to reposition to get a better angle of attack.
Archers can use some special arrows as well such as Exploding Shot and Tarring Shot. These will set enemies off balance or slow them down, making them easier targets for your allies as well, and if you get in trouble, don’t forget that the Archer vocation has some decent mobility as well. For example, you can use Leaping Punt to kick enemies away from you while jumping and then combine this with the parting shot ability to land a well-placed arrow and really go for that Legolas playstyle.
What Weapons Can The Archer Use?
The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Archer vocation can Bows and Arrows.
Archer Vocation Skills
The Archer Vocation can use the following skills in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Archer Weapon Skills
Barrage Shot
Fires arrows in rapid succession, allowing for concentrated attacks on a single target. Can be employed while moving.
Manifold Shot
An advanced form of Barrage Shot that fires a greater number of arrows.
Sweep Shot
Fires arrows in a wedge pattern, allowing multiple targets to be struck simultaneously. Can be employed while moving.
Dire Arrow
Fires a devastating shot that knocks down smaller targets. When using Steady Shot, arrows become even more powerful if they are loosed the instant the bow is fully drawn.
Keen Sight
Special sight augments the user’s vision while drawing, allowing them to fire on distant targets. Consumes Stamina while the bow is drawn.
Torrent Shot
Fires multiple arrows in rapid succession. Rate of fire increases with consecutive shots. Prevents movement while active.
Exploding Shot
Fires a loaded arrow that adheres to foes to terrain. The arrow will burst when attacked after a time, and can knock targets off balance.
Tarring Shot
Fires a loaded arrow that adheres to foes to terrain. Explodes after a time or if attacked, tarring the target and those who draw near. Usable only when carrying an applicable arrow.
Archer Core Skills
Loose
Aims and fires an arrow at a nearby foe. Can be employed while moving. If employed while clinging to or pinning down a target, the user pierces the target with the arrow directly.
Steady Shot
Draws the bow carefully, allowing for precise aim. Can be employed while moving. Length of the draw affects arrow impact and distance flown.
Front Kick
Unleashes a swift kick that causes the target to flinch. Launches the user backward if the kick connects in mid-air.
Leaping Punt
Delivers a weighty kick that can knock foes off balance. Launches the user backward after it connects.
Parting Shot
Fires an arrow while jumping back after performing a Leaping Punt or a mid-air Front Kick.
Swift Nock
Enables the user to nock arrows more quickly when using Loose or Steady Shot.
Puncture Dart
Draws the bowstring to its absolute limit before firing. Makes aiming more difficult, but allows arrows to pierce targets with greater impact.
Archer Augments
Ambuscade
Increases damage dealt by your attacks when targets are not in battle stance.
Endurance
Increases your maximum Stamina.
Radiance
Causes your lantern to consume less oil and illuminate a wider area.
Lethality
Increases damage dealt when striking a target’s vitals.
Avidity
Enables you to clamber up cliffs and scale foes and other surfaces more quickly.
Archer Builds for Dragon’s Dogma 2
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