Bowman Class Guide — From Archer to Bowmaster

Job Advancement Path

Beginner → Archer (Lv 10) → Hunter (Bow) or Marksman (Crossbow) (Lv 30) → Ranger/Bowmaster (Lv 60+)

Critical: DEX is doubly valuable for Bowmen — it raises damage AND improves accuracy. It also synergizes with Critical Shot.

Starting Stats

• Base: 4 STR / 13 DEX / 4 LUK / 4 INT

• Per level: +4 DEX, +1 STR

• Need 25 DEX to job advance at Lv 10

Hunter (Bow) vs Marksman (Crossbow)

Hunter (Bow Path)

Pros：Faster attack speed, better for mobbing, Soul Arrow saves arrows

Cons：Slightly lower per-hit damage than crossbow

Best for：Fast clearing, solo grinding

Marksman (Crossbow Path)

Pros：Higher per-hit damage, Iron Arrow ignores some defense, Blizzard AoE

Cons：Slower attack speed

Best for：Boss damage, sustained single-target

Skill Build Priority

Archer (Lv 10-30)

1. Double Shot — Max first if using bows; 2 arrows per shot

2. Arrow Blow — Alternative to Double Shot; knockback effect

3. Focus — Max for accuracy and avoidability

4. The Blessing of Amazon — Passive DEX boost

Hunter (Lv 30-60)

1. Bow Mastery — Max for accuracy and damage

2. Final Attack: Bow — Chance for bonus hit after each attack

3. Soul Arrow — Infinite arrows, saves mesos

4. Bow Booster — Attack speed buff

5. Inferno — Fire AoE attack

Marksman (Lv 30-60)

1. Crossbow Mastery — Max for accuracy and damage

2. Final Attack: Crossbow — Bonus hit chance

3. Soul Arrow — Infinite bolts

4. Iron Arrow — Ignores some enemy defense

5. Blizzard — Ice AoE attack

Equipment Priority

1. Bow/Crossbow ATK > everything else

2. +DEX gear for damage and accuracy

3. Arrows/Bolts cost mesos — Soul Arrow is a huge money saver

4. Speed boots help with kiting monsters