Archer - Easy Kills
You've probably noticed by now that you're losing to people A LOT in Battlegrounds and Arena, even against Mages, the one class you're suppose to be able to kill without any problems.
If this is the case, then either your stats are low or you're not using the correct skill set.
You're not alone, almost every archer is using the same skill set and blames the loss on poor luck or opponent being too strong. This is almost never the case.
Odds are you're current plan is to use Lunatic and Multi Shot then Arrow strike to kill your opponents troops, maybe even a Bloodthirstry strike on troops to heal a bit, and if possible finish with a Delphic on opponent?
This may work sometimes if you overpower your opponent or luck is on your side, but there is a better way.
Before we get into what that way is, let's take a look at the reason you lose to another Mage or Archer;
Mages have the ability to use AoE attacks and hit both you and your troops, quickly killing troops and then repeatedly attacking you, while you're stuck attacking their troops, while they still keep attacking you.
Other archers just get luckier, more crits, Multishot might hit you just the right amount of times and kill you before you kill them, can be very frustrating to constantly get beaten by someone luckier.
Well, relax, all you need to do is teweak your skills and you'll destroy your opponents quickly.
So let's get to it than shall we?
Your most important skill for PVP, believe it or not, is Armor Piercer.
At level 3 (Max) This skill deals 175% +390 damage with QTE bonus of 25% Damage, also decreases your opponents Physical Defense by 250.
This skill ONLY hits a target in the back row. Which unless a mage or archer knew they were going to be fighting you, they should be in the back row.
As long as your attack and critical is high enough, you should be able to kill Mages and Archers in 2-3 hits. Perhaps another turn or two if they heal.
Only drawback is the rage consumption. This generally works best in Battlegrounds though, just use Deep Freeze on your first battle, and then use a Rage Rune, and use Armor Piercer until opponent is dead.
Once you've done that, start gaining rage on their troops so you can start your next battle with 100 rage.
Do not ever be afraid to use runes to help you win. A win is a win.
This will generally not work against Knights, as they have higher defense and should be in the front row, but you can always use Multi Strike to try clear their troops and then with Knight left, can try repeat Armor Piercer, any luck they're still trying to kill your troops and you can win. But hey, Knights are suppose to beat Archers, so don't get too upset if you lose to them.