Archer

Overview
The archer class is the staple ranged class for NordInvasion. They utilize a bow and arrow to make their mark and generally are outfitted with a light armor set for protection and speed. They tend to rely on a more heavily outfitted infrantry class for protection while generating a high volume of kills from a safe distance. They are lethal from afar, yet their light armor rating makes them vulnerable to close range attacks.

Gameplay Styles
There are generally 2 different styles of play for the archer class. These styles do not mean your character will be confined or limited to being played a certain way, it is simply meant as a means to help when planning your character build to achieve what is most important to you in your style.


 * Kiter


 * Kiting is a skill every Archer will eventually need to learn. It is the ability to run faster than the bots, have them chase you, and pick them off with your bow as you "kite" them around the map. It is possible to defeat entire waves of Nords using this method and save your team from defeat.
 * It is possible to solo maps using this method (in theory and depending on map), though the later waves may become too difficult.
 * Some Archers are better suited for this based on what hybrid class they chose and armor they are wearing. A Tier 4 Archer (Sniper) and Tier 2 Militia (Skirmisher) is the class combination best suited for this style of play.
 * Kiting often is heavily dependant on attack speed, preferring  the legendary Fiendish bow to the Hurricane bow.
 * Shield Wall


 * An archer of a Shield Wall is more geared to teamwork and taking cover in a barracade. The Archer will care more about high damage and defense then speed and agility.
 * The shield wall archer will often be more reliant on the shielders and barricades for protection since the lack of them would mean a swift death.
 * Shielding often will take higher damage equipment and opt for the Hurricane bow over the Fiendish bow.
 * There is no spoon.

Class Progression
Note: This is the progression for only the Archer class.