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Some questions and 1.0 build advice (Holy Archer).

SacralletiusSacralletius Member Posts: 6
in ArcheAge

Hello there

I have been looking for a sandbox MMORPG to play. After thinking about it a lot, I decided to go with Archeage. But I do have some questions. As I most probably start playing in 1.0 (maybe a little bit of the beta), my questions are mostly aimed that content. Just something to keep in mind (especially when it comes to builds).

1. First off, PvP, how does this work?

Is it faction based, RvR or FFA?

Can you chat with other factions/enemy players while fighting or is there a way to disable this (to avoid trash talking)?

2. Build advice

Basically I'm looking for an Archer type who can buff allies or OFF-heal. OPTIONAL: Additional Defenses, Holy themed spells.

So a [Paladin + Archer] -> Role: DPS mainly, with buffs and some small heals. Both for PvE as PvP. NOT a Main Healer or Tank, though!

I know that pre 1.0, [Archery] is only viable when combined with [Shadowplay]. (Quickshot) However, after 1.0, Quickshot will be moved to the Archery tree? Also, in 1.0 Healing will require spirit, presumably, instead of intellect.

Following trees have caught my interest:

  • [Archery]: This is a no brainer, I will need this to use my bow.
  • [Shadowplay]: Not sure whether it's still needed in 1.0, although it's nice for extra Mobility/Stealth.
  • [Defense]: Extra survivability, CC breakers and self heals, possibly instead of [Shadowplay]?
  • [Auramancy]: CC Breakers, Debuffs -> Extra Mobility, perhaps some Holy themed spells?
  • [Vitalism]: Heals, definitely Holy themed, however, it might be overkill? + Spirit is needed...
  • [Songcraft]: Buffs, small heals, a little holy themed -> seems more suitable for my build, however, I'm not really a fan of channeled spells...
I made a list of all possible combinations and put them in my order of preference: (keep in mind, this is for 1.0!)
  1. [Honorguard]: Archery/Defense/Songcraft -> My prefered choice: Cool name + Bow + Survivability + Buffs, but I doubt it's good or even viable in 1.0.
  2. [Ranger]: Archery/Shadowplay/Vitalism -> Not sure whether it will be easy getting the right combination of stats for this build, looks very fitting for my build, though.
  3. [Ebonsong]: Archery/Shadowplay/Songcraft -> Easier to get the right stats on gear, low defenses but high mobility
  4. [Druid]: Archery/Defense/Vitalism -> This one get very high defenses, but I doubt it will do viable damage
  5. [Stone Arrow]: Archery/Shadowplay/Defense -> Medium damage, high survivability + 2nd most popular archer build, no buffs for allies though
  6. [Bow Dancer]: Archery/Songcraft/Vitalism -> Many buffs, but I really doubt this will be viable at all.
  7. [Oracle]: Archery/Vitalism/Auramancy -> Not really interested in this build, and I don't think it's that good.
  8. [Primeval]: Archery/Shadowplay/Auramancy -> Most popular Archer build, seems to be the build which performs best in PvP. It's very rogue-like though, and ever since I played WoW I don't really like rogues.
  9. [Howler]: Archery/Songcraft/Auramancy -> Doesn't look a build I want to use + Probably not that good either.
 
For the Honorguard: I would go with this build:
Please keep in mind this is aimed for 1.0, when Quickshot will be in the Archery tree.
 
Any suggestions/advice would be greatfully appreciated!
 
Thanks in advance
Sac
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