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(Some spelling/sentence corrections, added info about arrows' block-breaking capabilities. /czubai)
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<i>Now flames, the blazing fire, must devour the lord of warriors who often endured the iron tipped arrow shower, when the dark cloud loosed by bow strings broke above the shield wall, quivering; when the eager shaft, with its feather garb, discharged its duty to the barb. --Beowulf</i>
 
<i>Now flames, the blazing fire, must devour the lord of warriors who often endured the iron tipped arrow shower, when the dark cloud loosed by bow strings broke above the shield wall, quivering; when the eager shaft, with its feather garb, discharged its duty to the barb. --Beowulf</i>
  
The archer is a skilled warrior in ranged combat, using a [[bow]] to rain death from afar. He initially carries 10 [[arrows]] with him, but he has the ability to make his own arrows out of [[tree]]s amidst combat.
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The archer is a skilled warrior in ranged combat, using a [[bow]] to rain death from afar. He initially carries 15 [[arrows]] with him, but he has the ability to make his own arrows out of [[tree]]s amidst combat.
  
 
* [Left click] - Aim, click and hold, release to shoot
 
* [Left click] - Aim, click and hold, release to shoot
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'''Gameplay tips:'''
 
'''Gameplay tips:'''
  
* Switch classes at the [[tent]] to quickly regain 10 arrows.
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* Switch classes at the [[tent]] to quickly regain 15 arrows.
  
 
* Archers can only destroy dirt blocks, making them ill suited for leading raids.
 
* Archers can only destroy dirt blocks, making them ill suited for leading raids.
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* The faster an arrow flies the more damage it inflicts.
 
* The faster an arrow flies the more damage it inflicts.
  
* A fully drawn arrow (the progress bar flashes) always kills an unshielded enemy and breaks a [[knight]]'s [[shield]] block for a moment, confusing him and allowing allies to attack.
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* A fully drawn arrow (the progress bar flashes) inflicts knock-back and breaks a [[knight]]'s [[shield]] block for a moment, stunning him and allowing allies to attack.

Revision as of 03:35, 27 August 2011


archer
Life: Heart.pngHeart.png
Type: Ranged
Move speed: Fast

Now flames, the blazing fire, must devour the lord of warriors who often endured the iron tipped arrow shower, when the dark cloud loosed by bow strings broke above the shield wall, quivering; when the eager shaft, with its feather garb, discharged its duty to the barb. --Beowulf

The archer is a skilled warrior in ranged combat, using a bow to rain death from afar. He initially carries 15 arrows with him, but he has the ability to make his own arrows out of trees amidst combat.

  • [Left click] - Aim, click and hold, release to shoot
  • [Right click] - Make arrows from trees, pick up arrows from the ground, destroy dirt blocks


Gameplay tips:

  • Switch classes at the tent to quickly regain 15 arrows.
  • Archers can only destroy dirt blocks, making them ill suited for leading raids.
  • Archers cannot damage themselves or teammates with arrows.
  • Archers are slower and can’t jump with a fully drawn bow.
  • The faster an arrow flies the more damage it inflicts.
  • A fully drawn arrow (the progress bar flashes) inflicts knock-back and breaks a knight's shield block for a moment, stunning him and allowing allies to attack.