Questions about being a Crossbowman

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thread starter CallMeSam Oct 14 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Okay, I have a few questions about Crossbowmen and if you can answer them, I'd apperciate it. c; 1. What is the benefits and bad effects of putting skill points into FA or just going FA-less? 2. Is there another good guide on Crossbowmen other than this one? http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rlid=114591&rid=106721 . This one hasn't been updated, so just asking. 3. When should I have my STR capped if I'm mid-funded with my crossbowman? Thanks in advance. c;

My Characters: Weakage - 81 Windia Chief Bandit

icedenz + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Right now FA is not that great for bowmen because it can activate when you don't want it to and so slows down training. So you might hit nothing, or you miss your chance to jump and dodge an attack. It is a free speedy attack so that is one good thing. You will have to wait until you have enough SP before it is any good. Not a big one but you don't get to max other skills. Also the fact that crossbows shoot more slowly than bows might help you with that extra attack or not. Works both ways. I guess it becomes better after Big Bang, your choice for now though. I don't know but usual build is: FA-Less: 1 Iron Arrow 19 Mastery, 6 Booster or 5 Mastery 6 Booster then 19 Mastery. (Optional 2 Soul Arrow here, I personally thought I didn't need it and just stacked arrows) Max Iron Arrow Max PKB EDIT: I forgot to add soul arrow here Max Booster Remaining points into Focus or Amazon from first job, whichever you prefer. I have no idea about FA build. I guess I suppose mine was mid-funded? Just keep it as low as possible until you reach a certain weapon and you don't have enough and just add to your STR. Don't bother with trying to work out when you're going to cap it. You may get lucky or not during your journey as you level up. If not cap higher for your end game weapon whatever that is. If you're doing well you can cap lower.

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HammerTirne 10/14/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] icedenz : Right now FA is not that great for bowmen because it can activate when you don't want it to and so slows down training. So you might hit nothing, or you miss your chance to jump and dodge an attack. It is a free speedy attack so that is one good thing. You will have to wait until you have enough SP before it is any good. Not a big one but you don't get to max other skills. Also the fact that crossbows shoot more slowly than bows might help you with that extra attack or not. Works both ways. I guess it becomes better after Big Bang, your choice for now though. I don't know but usual build is: FA-Less: 1 Iron Arrow 19 Mastery, 6 Booster or 5 Mastery 6 Booster then 19 Mastery. (Optional 2 Soul Arrow here, I personally thought I didn't need it and just stacked arrows) Max Iron Arrow Max PKB EDIT: I forgot to add soul arrow here Max Booster Remaining points into Focus or Amazon from first job, whichever you prefer. I have no idea about FA build. I guess I suppose mine was mid-funded? Just keep it as low as possible until you reach a certain weapon and you don't have enough and just add to your STR. Don't bother with trying to work out when you're going to cap it. You may get lucky or not during your journey as you level up. If not cap higher for your end game weapon whatever that is. If you're doing well you can cap lower. [/quote] A better build would be : 1 Iron Arrow 19 Mastery Max Iron Arrow Max Power Knock Back Max Booster Max Soul Arrow (I maxed Soul Arrow last because I think it's a waste of SP until you get strafe.) Put the remaining points into anything but FA.

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icywarrior4 10/16/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

My Build (which might not be the best one, but worked pretty good for me): 1 Iron Arrow 19 Mastery 6 Booster 2 Soul Arrow Max Iron Arrow Max Power Knock Back Alternate between 2 Soul Arrow, 1 Booster and 2 Booster, 1 Soul Arrow until both are maxed 1 Mastery Hope this helps =)

Lokiyll 10/16/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

The build I followed: 1 IA 5 Mastery 5 Booster 2 SA (1 min is good enough and saves decent money) 19 Mastery Max IA 10 PKB Max Booster 5 SA Max PKB Max SA Max Mastery Rest of points go into Focus. :P YAY 20 AVOID?

My Characters: RueIIia - 103 KradiaGMS Sniper

beerbeer 10/16/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I'm unfunded and I capped at 50. Definitely lowering it next time we get free AP resets, as well. I recommend 50

My Characters: Hakugeii - 126 Windia Marksman

spiritrival 10/16/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

There is the Archer Skill Build Guide in the Bowman forum. A good Str cap would be around 60-80. Depending on your equips, you can go a little higher or lower though.

My Characters: EviiErk - 120 Khaini Marksman