Hunter

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Hunter-icon.png
Class Difficulty: Basic
Role: Damage
Available to races: Dwarf, Elf, High Elf, Hobbit, Man, Stout-axe
Gameplay: Hunters are proficient at dealing significant damage to a single foe at long range. Their basic bow skills generate Focus, allowing them to use even more potent skills. If a foe manages to close into melee, the Hunter's dual-wielded weapons are capable of dealing a final blow. In Fellowships, a Hunter concentrates on quickly defeating foes one at a time.
Lore: Hunters are masters of field and forest, unmatched in their dexterity with the bow. They use their survival skills to guide companions and lay traps for enemies. The coming of the Enemy has forced them to adapt these skills to use against new prey.
This class was inspired by Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood, a mighty hunter and companion of Aragorn.


A female Hobbit Hunter
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Role

Nuker - The Hunter is proficient at dealing out damage to single foes at both range and melee. When the Hunter is at range, they can unleash devastating arrow shots that do high damage to single targets. When the solo enemy finally manages to close into melee range, the Hunter is well-equipped to deal the finishing blow with some of their melee skills.
The Hunter has three different trait specialisation sets: the Bowmaster, the Huntsman and the trapper of Foes.

  • Huntsman: The Huntsman is a mid-ranged mobile harasser who excels at sustained damage, while navigating the battlefield. This versatile build allows the Hunter to kite and deal with more than a single enemy; while out-damaged by a Bowmaster specialist a Huntsman can still put out very significant ranged damage, and by constantly moving away from enemies forcing them to chase you for every attack (slowing the effective rate that attacks are sent at you particularly by melee enemies by 50% or better, more so if the enemies are Slowed) combined with improved self-healing and escape abilities, a Huntsman can have rather surprising survivability and is excellent for solo play.
  • Bowmaster: The Bowmaster is a stationary, high-impact build that focuses on bursting down targets before they can get into melee. While grouping for DPS, this is usually the wanted Hunter specialization, as it simply deals the highest damage due to a mixture of both high damage skills and them interacting with each other to reduce cooldowns. However, a Bowmaster has no where near the survivability of a Huntsman or a Trapper of Foes, and can have significant trouble when getting rushed by a group of enemies.
  • Trapper of Foes: The Trapper Of Foes functions as a utility build that focuses on sustained damage, AoE, and crowd control. In this build, the Hunter can take on multiple mobs at once by trapping many of them, to prevent being overwhelmed.

Focus

In addition to Power, Hunters use another resource, Focus. Some abilities generate Focus (such as Quick Shot-icon.png Quick Shot), while other (usually better) abilities spend Focus. A Hunter can have a maximum of 9 Focus (each 'pip' on the Focus meter represents 3 Focus, also marked by a small crosshairs icon). Abilities will spend Focus in multiples of 3 (1 pip); most spenders consume 3 focus / 1 pip, but a few abilities consume more (see Merciful Shot-icon.png Merciful Shot).

A Hunter must stand still to maintain their Focus. The Focus meter will start to deplete if a Hunter begins moving, and can quickly empty to zero if a Hunter moves too much. Choosing to specialize in the Huntsman (blue) trait tree will entirely remove this penalty.

Range

All Hunters have extra range on ranged weapon special abilities and auto-attacks, able to fire from up to 30m away. Hunters specialized in the Bowmaster (red) traits can fire from even longer distances, up to 40m. Auto attacks can always reach up to 40m.

Equipment

The Hunter is able to wear Light Armour and Medium Armour.

Hunters are able to apply Oils and Bow Chants on their Ranged weapons to inflict additional damage or other beneficial effects.

Hunters are able to equip a Hunter Book in their Class Slot to lower the Power cost of certain bow skills, reduce Threat and raise either their maximum Morale or Power.

Skills

Default Skills

These skills are granted automatically as you gain levels. The effects of many of these skills are improved in various ways by your choice of specialization and how you spend your trait points. Some skills may also be replaced by an improved version of the same skill as you increase in level.

Skill Category Focus Range Induct / Cool Source
Quick Shot-icon.png Quick Shot Ranged Damage +1 Focus 30m 1s / - Level: 1
Penetrating Shot-icon.png Penetrating Shot Ranged Damage + Debuff -3 Focus 30m - / 3s Level: 1
Barbed Arrow-icon.png Barbed Arrow Ranged Damage + DoT +1 Focus 40m 0.9s / 1.5s Level: 1
Blindside-icon.png Blindside Ranged Damage + Interrupt +3 Focus 40m 18s Level: 1
Set Trap-icon.png Set Trap Trap +3 Focus 2.5s / 1m Level: 3
Stance Strength-icon.png Stance: Strength Stance Self - / 5s Level: 4
Hunter Focus-icon.png Focus Buff +9 Focus Self 3s / 2s Level: 8
Swift Bow-icon.png Swift Bow Ranged Damage +2 Focus 30m 2s / 10s Level: 10
Passage of Nature-icon.png Passage of Nature Track 1.6s / 30s Level: 10
Find the Path-icon.png Find the Path Fellowship Buff 20m - / 10s Level: 12
Purge Poison-icon.png Purge Poison Cure 25m - / - Level: 14
Stance Precision-icon.png Stance: Precision Stance Self - / 5s Level: 16
Low Cut-icon.png Low Cut Melee Damage + Slow +3 Focus 5.2m - / 5s Level: 18
Blood Arrow-icon.png Blood Arrow Ranged Damage + Heal + Corruption -3 Focus 40m 15s Level: 20
Cry of the Hunter-icon.png Cry of the Hunter Bubble + Buff + Daze 6.2m - / 2m Level: 20
Desperate Flight-icon.png Desperate Flight Emergency Travel Self - / 30m Level: 20
Bard's Arrow-icon.png Bard's Arrow Ranged Damage + Fear +1 Focus 40m 1.2s / 30s Level: 22
Bright Campfire-icon.png Bright Campfire Buff 3.2s / 3m Level: 22
Passage of Foes-icon.png Passage of Foes Track 1.6s / 30s Level: 22
Return to Camp-icon.png Return to Camp Travel 10s / - Level: 26
Endurance (Trait)-icon.png Stance: Endurance Stance Self - / 5s Level: 28
Intent Concentration-icon.png Intent Concentration Buff +9 Focus Self - / 3m Level: 28
Merciful Shot-icon.png Merciful Shot Ranged Damage -6 Focus 30m - / 30s Level: 30
Passage of Shadow-icon.png Passage of Shadow Track 1.6s / 30s Level: 32
Beneath Notice-icon.png Beneath Notice Threat Self - / 5m Level: 38
Camouflage-icon.png Camouflage Stealth Self - / 10s Level: 40
Dazing Blow-icon.png Dazing Blow Melee Damage + Crowd Control +3 Focus 2.5m - / 20s Level: 48
Merciful Shot-icon.png Improved Merciful Shot Ranged Damage -6 Focus 40m 20s Level: 52
Dazing Blow-icon.png Improved Dazing Blow Melee Damage + Crowd Control + Corruption +3 Focus 2.5m - / 20s Level: 52
Swift Bow-icon.png Improved Swift Bow Ranged Damage +2 Focus 40m 1.1s Level: 54
Distracting Shot-icon.png Distracting Shot Crowd Control +1 Focus 30m 1.5s / 3m Level: 58
Improved Beneath Notice-icon.png Improved Beneath Notice Threat + Power return Self - / 5m Level: 64
Penetrating Shot-icon.png Improved Penetrating Shot Ranged Damage + Debuff -3 Focus 40m 10s Level: 68
Quick Shot-icon.png Improved Quick Shot Ranged Damage Stance +1 Focus 40m 0.4s Level: 74

Huntsman

These skills are acquired by spending trait points in the Huntsman (blue) trait tree. You can only obtain the Set skills if you specialize in this tree.

Skill Category Focus Range Induct / Cool Source
Scourging Blow-icon.png Scourging Blow Melee Damage +2 Focus 2.5m - / 5s Set: Initial Skill
Barrage-icon.png Barrage Ranged Damage -3 Focus 30m - / 1s Set: Initial Skill
Press Onward-icon.png Press Onward Morale/Power Heal - / 45s Trait: Press Onward (Trait)-icon.png Press Onward
Split Shot-icon.png Split Shot Ranged Damage -2 Focus 40m - / 10s Trait: Split Shot (Trait)-icon.png Split Shot
Exsanguinate-icon.png Exsanguinate Ranged Damage 30m - / 45s Trait: Exsanguinate (Trait)-icon.png Exsanguinate
Strength of the Earth-icon.png Strength of the Earth Power Heal Self - / 1m30s Trait: Strength of the Earth (Trait)-icon.png Strength of Earth
Rapid Fire-icon.png Rapid Fire Buff Self - / 1m30s Trait: Rapid Fire-icon.png Rapid Fire


Bowmaster

These skills are acquired by spending trait points in the Bowmaster (red) trait tree. You can only obtain the Set skills if you specialize in this tree.

Skill Category Focus Range Induct / Cool Source
Pinning Shot-icon.png Pinning Shot Ranged Damage + Root -3 Focus 30m - / 8s Set: Initial Skill
Heart Seeker-icon.png Heart Seeker Ranged Damage 40m 2s / 50s Trait: Heart Seeker (Trait)-icon.png Heart Seeker
Rain of Arrows-icon.png Rain of Arrows Ranged Damage -5 Focus 40m - / 12s Trait: Rain of Arrows-icon.png Rain of Arrows
Burn Hot-icon.png Burn Hot Buff Self - / 1m 30s Trait: Burn Hot (Trait)-icon.png Burn Hot
Upshot-icon.png Upshot Ranged Damage -9 Focus 40m - / 15s Trait: Upshot-icon.png Upshot


Trapper of Foes

These skills are acquired by spending trait points in the Trapper Of Foes (yellow) trait tree. You can only obtain the Set skills if you specialize in this tree.

Skill Category Focus Range Induct / Cool Source
Lingering Wound-icon.png Lingering Wound Ranged Damage + DoT 30m - / 1s Set: Initial Skill
Decoy-icon.png Decoy Threat Reduction Self - / 1m Set: Initial Skill
Tripwire-icon.png Tripwire Trap + Crowd Control 0.8s / 30s Trait: Tripwire (Trait)-icon.png Tripwire
Deadly Decoy-icon.png Deadly Decoy Threat Reduction + Damage Self - / 1m Set: Deadly Decoy-icon.png Deadly Decoy
Explosive Arrow (Trait)-icon.png Explosive Arrow Damage -3 Focus 30m - / 30s Trait: Explosive Arrow (Trait)-icon.png Explosive Arrow
Set Trap-icon.png Triple Trap Trap + Damage - / 1m Set: Triple Trap (Trapper of Foes)-icon.png Triple Trap
Rain of Thorns-icon.png Rain of Thorns Ranged Damage + Root 3m - / 10s Trait: Rain of Thorns (Trait)-icon.png Rain of Thorns
Piercing Trap.png Piercing Trap Trap + DoT - / 45s Trait: Piercing Trap.png Piercing Trap
The One Trap-icon.png The One Trap Trap + Damage + DoT - / 45s Trait: The One Trap-icon.png The One Trap


Mounted Combat Skills

These skills can be used only while riding a war-steed, and only while in the regions of East Rohan, Wildermore, and West Rohan. Passive skills which improve the war-steed's defensive capabilities remain effective even in other regions, but serve only to prevent forced dismount due to enemy attacks.
The three different stances (Riddermark, Rohirrim and Red Dawn) influence the effects and damage of the different skills, but all skills are available in each stance.


Active Skills Category Cooldown Range Source
Discipline Red Dawn-icon.png Discipline: Red Dawn Stance 1s - Quest: Devastation in the North
Discipline Riddermark-icon.png Discipline: Riddermark Stance 1s - Quest: Devastation in the North
Discipline Rohirrim-icon.png Discipline: Rohirrim Stance 1s - Quest: Devastation in the North
Establishing Shot-icon.png Establishing Shot Ranged + Buff 3s 55m Quest: Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Kill Shot-icon.png Kill Shot Ranged 24s 55m Quest: Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Seeking Arrow-icon.png Seeking Arrow Ranged + DoT/Heal/Dismount 4s 55m Quest: Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Noble Arrow-icon.png Noble Arrow Ranged + DoT/Heal/Debuff 8s 55m Quest: Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Spread of Arrows-icon.png Spread of Arrows Ranged + DoT + Debuff 14s 55m Quest: Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Flay Open-icon.png Flay Open Melee + DoT/Heal/Debuff 6s 4.2m Quest: Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Lay Trap-icon.png Lay Trap Trap with DoT/Fear/Debuff 24s Trap Quest: Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1


Wayfaring

Hunters have the ability to travel quickly to many locations while taking their entire fellowship with them.

Ability Category Lvl Description Requirement Port Location
Desperate Flight-icon.png Desperate Flight Travel 20 Recalls the hunter alone to nearby rally point Nearest Rally Point
Andrath-icon.png Guide to Andrath Travel 20 Recalls fellowship to Gerwyn's Convoy in Cardolan Acquaintance standing with Dúnedain of Cardolan [37.6S, 49.8W]
Cardolan-icon.png Guide to Cardolan Travel 20 Recalls fellowship to Herne in Cardolan Acquaintance standing with Dúnedain of Cardolan [50.1S, 44.7W]
Return to Carn Dûm-icon.png Guide to Carn Dûm Travel 20 Recalls fellowship to Bail Avarc in Carn Dûm [Angmar Reborn] Neutral standing with Stewards of the Iron-home [70.3N, 28.1W].
Clegur-icon.png Guide to Clegur Travel 20 Recalls fellowship to Clegur in Swanfleet Acquaintance standing with Dúnedain of Cardolan [64.9S, 29.3W]
Swanfleet-icon.png Guide to Swanfleet Travel 20 Recalls fellowship to Lhan Garan in Swanfleet Acquaintance standing with Dúnedain of Cardolan [55.2S, 27.1W]
Nobottle-icon.png Guide to Nobottle Travel 20 Recalls fellowship to Nobottle in the Yondershire Acquaintance standing with the Yonder-watch [27.0S, 78.9W]
Guide to Michel Delving-icon.png Guide to Michel Delving Travel 22 Recalls fellowship to Michel Delving in the Shire [34.0S, 75.0W]
Guide to Thorin's Hall-icon.png Guide to Thorin's Hall Travel 24 Recalls fellowship to Thorin's Hall in Ered Luin [13.8S, 103.2W]
Return to Camp-icon.png Return to Camp Travel 26 Recalls fellowship to a camp site fire Bound Camp Site Fire
Guide to Ost Guruth-icon.png Guide to Ost Guruth Travel 26 Recalls fellowship to Ost Guruth in the Lone-lands Hunter: Wilderness by Ost Guruth [31.7S, 29.5W]
Guide to Bree-icon.png Guide to Bree Travel 32 Recalls fellowship to Bree, in Bree-land [29.6S, 53.0W]
Guide to Esteldín-icon.png Guide to Esteldín Travel 34 Recalls fellowship to Esteldín, in North Downs [9.6S, 42.2W]
Guide to Evendim-icon.png Guide to Evendim Travel 36 Recalls fellowship to Tinnudir in Evendim Tracks Through Evendim [12.5S, 67.3W]
Tornhad-icon.png Guide to Tornhad Travel 38 Recalls fellowship to Tornhad in the Angle of Mitheithel Acquaintance standing with Defenders of the Angle [42.4S, 23.2W]
Muster in the Misty Mountains-icon.png Guide to the Misty Mountains Travel 40 Recalls fellowship to Hrimbarg in the Misty Mountains Acquaintance Standing with Elves of Rivendell [24.4S, 6.9E]
Return to Trader's Wharf-icon.png Guide to Trader's Wharf Travel 40 Recalls fellowship to Trader's Wharf in the Wildwood Neutral standing with the League of the Axe [21.3S, 61.4W]
Return to Trestlebridge-icon.png Guide to Trestlebridge Travel 40 Recalls fellowship to Trestlebridge Gate in the Wildwood Acquaintance standing with the Woodcutter's Brotherhood [17.7S, 54.5W]
Guide to West Angmar-icon.png Guide to West Angmar Travel 44 Recalls fellowship to Aughaire in Angmar Desolation by Aughaire [0.4N, 39.9W]
Guide to Rivendell-icon.png Guide to Rivendell Travel 46 Recalls fellowship to Rivendell in Trollshaws [30.5S, 4.6W]
Guide to Sûri-kylä-icon.png Guide to Sûri-kylä Travel 48 Recalls fellowship to Sûri-kylä in Forochel Acquaintance Standing with Lossoth of Forochel [19.1N, 70.3W]
Guide to East Angmar-icon.png Guide to East Angmar Travel 48 Recalls fellowship to Gath Forthnír in Angmar Hunter: Waste Near Gath Forthnír [10.4N, 24.1W]
Guide to Echad Dúnann-icon.png Guide to Echad Dúnann Travel 50 Recalls fellowship to Echad Dúnann in Eregion Hunter: Lay of the Land [50.5S, 7.8W]
Guide to the Twenty-first Hall-icon.png Guide to the Twenty-first Hall Travel 56 Recalls fellowship to the Twenty-first Hall in Moria Acquaintance Standing with Iron Garrison Miners [5.8S, 105.4W]
Guide to Caras Galadhon-icon.png Guide to Caras Galadhon Travel 60 Recalls fellowship to Caras Galadhon in Lothlórien Acquaintance Standing with Galadhrim & ability to enter Caras Galadhon (Friend Standing with Galadhrim or some Epic and Bingo Boffin quests) [16.1S, 67.1W]
Guide to Mirk-eaves-icon.png Guide to Mirk-eaves Travel 62 Recalls fellowship to Mirk-eaves in Mirkwood Acquaintance Standing with Malledhrim [15.3S, 61.2W]
Guide to Harndirion-icon.png Guide to Harndirion Travel 62 Recalls fellowship to Harndirion in Enedwaith Friend Standing with The Grey Company [69.6S, 13.7W]
Guide to Galtrev-icon.png Guide to Galtrev Travel 70 Recalls fellowship to Galtrev in Dunland Acquaintance Standing with Men of Dunland [80.1S, 16.6W]
Guide to Stangard-icon.png Guide to Stangard Travel 70 Recalls fellowship to Stangard in the Great River Acquaintance Standing with the Riders of Stangard [26.4S, 63.1W]
Guide to Snowbourn-icon.png Guide to Snowbourn Travel 80 Recalls fellowship to Snowbourn in East Rohan Acquaintance Standing with Men of the Sutcrofts [60.5S, 61.3W]
Guide to Forlaw-icon.png Guide to Forlaw Travel 85 Recalls fellowship to Forlaw in Wildermore Acquaintance Standing with People of Wildermore [39.4S, 60.9W]
Guide to Aldburg-icon.png Guide to Aldburg Travel 85 Recalls fellowship to Aldburg in West Rohan Friend Standing with The Eorlingas [68.5S, 64.0W]
Guide to Helm's Deep-icon.png Guide to Helm's Deep Travel 90 Recalls fellowship to Helm's Deep in West Rohan Friend Standing with The Helmingas [63.8S, 89.4W]
Dol Amroth-icon.png Guide to Dol Amroth Travel 95 Recalls fellowship to Dol Amroth in Western Gondor Friend Standing with Dol Amroth (Faction) [74.7S, 71.3W]
Arnach-icon.png Guide to Arnach Travel 100 Recalls fellowship to Arnach in Eastern Gondor Friend Standing with Rangers of Ithilien [76.8S, 24.6W]
Guide to Minas Tirith-icon.png Guide to Minas Tirith Travel 100 Recalls fellowship to Minas Tirith in Old Anórien Friend Standing with Defenders of Minas Tirith [65.5S, 16.7W]
Guide to the War-stead-icon.png Guide to the War-stead Travel 100 Recalls fellowship to War-stead of the King's Men in Far Anórien Friend Standing with Riders of Rohan [45.4S, 26.0W]
Guide to after-battle Minas Tirith-icon.png Guide to after-battle Minas Tirith Travel 100 Recalls fellowship to Minas Tirith (After-battle) in Anórien (After Battle)‎ Friend Standing with Defenders of Minas Tirith [ 65.5S, 16.7W ]
Guide to after-battle Osgiliath-icon.png Guide to after-battle Osgiliath Travel 100 Recalls fellowship to Osgiliath (After Battle) in Anórien (After Battle)‎ Friend Standing with Host of the West [63.0S, 6.5W]
Guide to Henneth Annûn-icon.png Guide to Henneth Annûn Travel 100 Recalls fellowship to Henneth Annûn in North Ithilien Friend Standing with Host of the West [48.1S, 8.1W]
Return to the Camp of the Host-icon.png Guide to the Camp of the Host Travel 100 Recalls fellowship to Camp of the Host in North Ithilien Kindred Standing with Host of the West [40.8S, 10.3W]
Guide to Haerondir-icon.png Guide to Haerondir Travel 100 Recalls fellowship to Haerondir in the Wastes Respected Standing with Host of the West [36.6S, 9.2W]
Guide to the Udûn Foothold-icon.png Guide to the Udûn Foothold Travel 105 Recalls fellowship to Udûn Foothold in Gorgoroth Friend Standing with Conquest of Gorgoroth [41.2S, 0.6W]
Return to Dale-icon.png Guide to Dale Travel 115 Recalls fellowship to Dale in Eryn Lasgalen Acquaintance Standing with Men of Dale [23.8N, 26.3W]
Guide to Járnfast-icon.png Guide to Járnfast Travel 115 Recalls fellowship to Járnfast in Ered Mithrin and Withered Heath Friend Standing with Grey Mountains Expedition [28.3N, 3.9W]
Guide to Skarháld-icon.png Guide to Skarháld Travel 115 Recalls fellowship to Skarháld in Ered Mithrin and Withered Heath Friend Standing with Grey Mountains Expedition [36.4N, 45.3W]
Guide to Hultvís-icon.png Guide to Hultvís Travel 116 Recalls fellowship to Hultvís in Vales of Anduin Acquaintance Standing with Wilderfolk [5.0N, 55.1W]
Guide to Beorninghús-icon.png Guide to Beorninghús Travel 116 Recalls fellowship to Beorninghús in Vales of Anduin Acquaintance Standing with Wilderfolk [14.1N, 53.3W]
Return to Estolad Lân-icon.png Guide to Estolad Lân Travel 121 Recalls fellowship to Estolad Lân in Morgul Vale Acquaintance Standing with the White Company [64.5S, 2.2W]
Guide to Limlók-icon.png Guide to Limlók Travel 130 Recalls fellowship to Limlók in Wells of Langflood Acquaintance Standing with Protectors of Wilderland [20.7N, 55.9W]
Return to Annâk-khurfu-icon.png Guide to Annâk-khurfu Travel 130 Recalls fellowship to Annâk-khurfu in Elderslade Acquaintance Standing with March on Gundabad [32.8N, 60.9W]
Akrâz-zahar-icon.png Guide to Akrâz-zahar Travel 130 Recalls fellowship to Akrâz-zahar in Erebor Neutral standing with Kharum-ubnâr [14.6N, 136.1W]
Azanulbizar-icon.png Guide to Azanulbizar Travel 130 Recalls fellowship to Amdân, the Threshold in Azanulbizar Dumul (Acquaintance) standing with the Haban'akkâ of Thráin [62.6N, 135.2W]
The Noble Gate-icon.png Guide to the Noble Gate Travel 131 Recalls fellowship to Maergrind, the Noble Gate in Máttugard, Gundabad Friend standing with Reclaimers of the Mountain-hold [49.5S, 111.2W]
Leitstáth-icon.png Guide to Leitstáth Travel 135 Recalls fellowship to Leitstáth in Câr Bronach, Gundabad Friend standing with Reclaimers of the Mountain-hold [47.0N, 64.9W]

Passive Skills

Armour Proficiencies

Proficiency Level
Light Armour-icon.png Light Armour 1
Medium Armour-icon.png Medium Armour 1

Weapon Proficiencies

Proficiency Level
Bows-icon.png Bows 1
Daggers-icon.png Daggers 1
Dual Wielding-icon.png Dual Wielding 1
One-handed Axes-icon.png One-handed Axes 1
One-handed Swords-icon.png One-handed Swords 1
Crossbows-icon.png Crossbows 7
One-handed Clubs-icon.png One-handed Clubs 15
One-handed Hammers-icon.png One-handed Hammers 15
One-handed Maces-icon.png One-handed Maces 15
Spear-icon.png Spear 20

Miscellaneous Passive Skills

Proficiency Level
Improved Range-icon.png Improved Range 1
Hand Wrought Traps-icon.png Hand Wrought Traps 15
Use of Fire-icon.png Use of Fire 20
Use of Light-icon.png Use of Light 30
Bow Chants-icon.png Bow Chants 25
Tracking Guide-icon.png Tracking Guide 35

Instrument Proficiencies

Proficiency Level
Horn Use-icon.png Horn Use 1
Lute Use-icon.png Lute Use 1
Specialized Equipment-icon.png Specialized Equipment 1
Fiddle Use-icon.png Fiddle Use 5

Base Passive Skills

For details see Dwarf, Stout-axe, Elf, High Elf, Hobbit, or Man


Trait Sets

Huntsman

Huntsman
A mobile, harassing mid-ranged Hunter.
A mid-ranged mobile harasser who deals sustained damage while free to move. They unload rapid volleys, dealing damage quickly.
Skills Earned:
Scourging Blow-icon.png Scourging Blow
Barrage-icon.png Barrage
Induction based attacks can be used while moving.
No Focus Loss on Movement.
No Miss Chance Penalty for Movement.
Set Bonus Description Source
Nock on the Move (Huntsman)-icon.png Nock on the Move Buff Set: 5+ total ranks
Fleetness (Huntsman)-icon.png Fleetness Buff Set: 10+ total ranks
Barbed Hinderance (Huntsman)-icon.png Barbed Hinderance Improves skill Barbed Arrow Set: 15+ total ranks
Hunter's Voice-icon.png Hunter's Voice Improves skill Cry of the Hunter-icon.png Cry of the Hunter Set: 20+ total ranks
Earthborn (Huntsman)-icon.png Earthborn Improves the skill Strength of the Earth Set: 25+ total ranks
Fleetness (Huntsman)-icon.png Improved Fleetness Buff Set: 30+ total ranks
Rapid Fire-icon.png Intensified Fire Improves skill Rapid Fire Set: 35+ total ranks


Trait Description Source
Impact Arrows-icon.png Impact Arrows Buff Trait: 0+ ranks
Strong Draw-icon.png Strong Draw Buff Trait: 0+ ranks
Press Onward (Trait)-icon.png Press Onward Gain skill Press Onward Trait: 5+ ranks
Quick Shot Focus (Trait)-icon.png Quick Shot Focus Improves Quick Shot Trait: 5+ ranks
Split Shot (Trait)-icon.png Split Shot Gain skill Split Shot Trait: 5+ ranks
Press Onward (Trait)-icon.png Perseverance Improves Press Onward Trait: 10+ ranks, Press Onward (1)
Pathfinder (Trait)-icon.png Pathfinder Improves Find the Path Trait: 10+ ranks
Improved Intent Concentration (Trait)-icon.png Improved Intent Concentration Improves Intent Concentration Trait: 10+ ranks
Blood Arrow (Trait)-icon.png Blood Arrow Improves skill Blood Arrow Trait: 15+ ranks
Exsanguinate (Trait)-icon.png Exsanguinate Gain skill Exsanguinate Trait: 15+ ranks, Blood Arrow (2)
Barbed Fury-icon.png Barbed Fury Buff Trait: 15+ ranks
Strength of the Earth (Trait)-icon.png Strength of Earth Gain skill Strength of the Earth Trait: 20+ ranks
Shot Through The Heart (Trait)-icon.png Shot Through The Heart Improves Heart Seeker and Merciful Shot Trait: 20+ ranks
Volley (Trait)-icon.png Volley Buff Trait: 20+ ranks
Bow of the Righteous (Trait)-icon.png Bow of the Righteous Buff Trait: 25+ ranks
Precision (Trait)-icon.png Precision Improves Stance: Precision Trait: 25+ ranks
Moving Target (Trait)-icon.png Moving Target Gain +5% Evade chance whilst you are moving Trait: 30+ ranks
Rapid Fire-icon.png Rapid Fire Gain skill Rapid Fire Trait: 30+ ranks


Bowmaster

Bowmaster
A stationary, long-ranged Hunter dealing great damage.
A stationary, high-impact line that rains bursts of damage upon the assailant, using a rhythm of generating and consuming Focus to maximize DPS.
Skills Earned:
Pinning Shot-icon.png Pinning Shot
Needful Haste:
Your attacks have a 15% chance to grant:
-.5s Swift Bow Induction
-25% Attack Duration
Duration: 15s


+10 max distance for all ranged skills
Set Bonus Description Source
Swift Release (Huntsman)-icon.png Swift Release Improves skills Barbed Arrow and Split Shot Set: 5+ total ranks
Shoot to Kill (Bowmaster)-icon.png Shoot to Kill Buff Set: 10+ total ranks
Archer's Mark (Bowmaster)-icon.png Archer's Mark Buff Set: 15+ total ranks
Haemorrhaging Shot (Bowmaster)-icon.png Haemorrhaging Shot Buff Set: 20+ total ranks
Swift Mercy (Bowmaster)-icon.png Swift Mercy Improves the skill Merciful Shot Set: 25+ total ranks
Hidden Stalker (Bowmaster)-icon.png Hidden Stalker Improves the skill Camouflage Set: 30+ total ranks
Marksman (Bowmaster)-icon.png Marksman Improves the skills Heart Seeker and Upshot Set: 35+ total ranks


Trait Description Source
True Shot (Trait)-icon.png True Shot Improves Penetrating Shot Trait: 0+ ranks
Critical Eye (Trait)-icon.png Critical Eye Buff Trait: 0+ ranks
Fast Draw (Trait)-icon.png Fast Draw Improves Quick Shot Trait: 0+ ranks
Heart Seeker (Trait)-icon.png Heart Seeker Gain skill Heart Seeker Trait: 5+ ranks
Draw Weight (Trait)-icon.png Draw Weight Buff Trait: 5+ ranks
Swift Mercy (Bowmaster)-icon.png Swift and True Improves Swift Bow Trait: 5+ ranks
Low Cut-icon.png Quick Escape Improves Low Cut Trait: 10+ ranks
Strength (Trait)-icon.png Strength Improves Stance: Strength Trait: 10+ ranks
In for the Kill (Trait)-icon.png In For The Kill Improves Heart Seeker Trait: 15+ ranks, Heart Seeker (2)
Mercy Kill (Trait)-icon.png Mercy Kill Improves Merciful Shot Trait: 15+ ranks
Rain of Arrows-icon.png Rain of Arrows Gain skill Rain of Arrows Trait: 15+ ranks
Quick Draw-icon.png Quick Draw Buff Trait: 20+ ranks
Burn Hot (Trait)-icon.png Burn Hot Gain skill Burn Hot Trait: 20+ ranks
Bodkin Arrows (Trait)-icon.png Bodkin Arrows Buff Trait: 25+ ranks
Deadly Precision (Trait)-icon.png Deadly Precision Buff Trait: 25+ ranks, Critical Eye (2)
Rain of Arrows-icon.png Hail of Arrows Improves Rain of Arrows Trait: 25+ ranks, Rain of Arrows (2)
Upshot-icon.png Upshot Gain skill Upshot Trait: 30+ ranks
Plant Feet-icon.png Plant Feet Gain +5% to Evade Chance after standing still for 1.5s Trait: 30+ ranks


Trapper of Foes

Trapper of Foes
Uses AoE and CC ranged skills to hinder foes.
Focuses on sustained damage, AoE, and CC, controlling the flow of battle while providing buffs for allies to gain leverage on their opponents.
Skills Earned:
Lingering Wound-icon.png Lingering Wound
Decoy-icon.png Decoy
All Traps can be used while moving and have no inductions.
Set Bonus Description Source
Deadly Decoy-icon.png Deadly Decoy Improves skill Decoy Set: 5+ total ranks
Triple Trap (Trapper of Foes)-icon.png Triple Trap Improves skill Set Trap Set: 10+ total ranks
Master Trapper (Trapper of Foes)-icon.png Master Trapper Improves skills Triple Trap, Piercing Trap, and Deadly Decoy Set: 15+ total ranks
Strong Intimidation (Trapper of Foes)-icon.png Strong Intimidation Improves fear skill Bard's Arrow Set: 20+ total ranks
Heightened Senses (Trapper of Foes)-icon.png Heightened Senses Buff Set: 25+ total ranks
Purge Poison (Trapper of Foes)-icon.png Purge Poison Improves skill Purge Poison Set: 30+ total ranks
Sturdy Traps (Trapper of Foes)-icon.png Sturdy Traps Buff: improves skills Set Trap, Triple Trap, Piercing Trap, Tripwire, and The One Trap Set: 35+ total ranks


Trait Description Source
Tripwire (Trait)-icon.png Tripwire Gain skill Tripwire Trait: 0+ ranks
Natural Extracts (Trait)-icon.png Natural Extracts Buff Trait: 0+ ranks
Survival Gear (Trait)-icon.png Survival Gear Buff Trait: 0+ ranks
Complex Mechanisms (Trait)-icon.png Combat Traps Improves skills Set Trap, Triple Trap, Piercing Trap, Tripwire, and The One Trap Trait: 5+ ranks
Explosive Arrow (Trait)-icon.png Explosive Arrow Gain skill Explosive Arrow Trait: 5+ ranks
Elusive (Trait)-icon.png Elusive Buff Trait: 5+ ranks, Survival Gear (5)
Rain of Thorns (Trait)-icon.png Rain of Thorns Gain and improves skill Rain of Thorns Trait: 10+ ranks
Explosive Powder (Trait)-icon.png Explosive Powder Improves skills Deadly Decoy and Explosive Arrow Trait: 10+ ranks, Explosive Arrow (1)
Endurance (Trait)-icon.png Endurance Improves skill Stance: Endurance Trait: 10+ ranks
Complex Mechanisms (Trait)-icon.png Complex Mechanisms Improves skills Triple Trap, Piercing Trap, Tripwire, and The One Trap Trait: 15+ ranks
Advancement Placement (Trait)-icon.png Advanced Placement Improves skills Triple Trap, Piercing Trap, Tripwire, and The One Trap Trait: 15+ ranks
Piercing Trap.png Piercing Trap Gain skill Piercing Trap Trait: 15+ ranks
Armour Rend (Trait)-icon.png Armour Rend Improves skill Penetrating Shot Trait: 20+ ranks
Distracting Shot-icon.png Improved Distracting Shot Improves skill Distracting Shot Trait: 25+ ranks
Wounded Prey (Trait)-icon.png Wounded Prey Improves skill Merciful Shot Trait: 25+ ranks
The One Trap-icon.png The One Trap Gain skill The One Trap Trait: 30+ ranks
Emergency Preparations-icon.png Emergency Preparations Evading instantly place a single trap in front of you Trait: 30+ ranks


Trait Tree

Huntsman
A mobile, harassing mid-ranged Hunter.
A mid-ranged mobile harasser who deals sustained damage while free to move. They unload rapid volleys, dealing damage quickly.
Skills Earned:
Scourging Blow-icon.png Scourging Blow
Barrage-icon.png Barrage
Induction based attacks can be used while moving.
No Focus Loss on Movement.
No Miss Chance Penalty for Movement.
Bowmaster
A stationary, long-ranged Hunter dealing great damage.
A stationary, high-impact line that rains bursts of damage upon the assailant, using a rhythm of generating and consuming Focus to maximize DPS.
Skills Earned:
Pinning Shot-icon.png Pinning Shot
Needful Haste:
Your attacks have a 15% chance to grant:
-.5s Swift Bow Induction
-25% Attack Duration
Duration: 15s


+10 max distance for all ranged skills
Trapper of Foes
Uses AoE and CC ranged skills to hinder foes.
Focuses on sustained damage, AoE, and CC, controlling the flow of battle while providing buffs for allies to gain leverage on their opponents.
Skills Earned:
Lingering Wound-icon.png Lingering Wound
Decoy-icon.png Decoy
All Traps can be used while moving and have no inductions.
Impact Arrows-icon.png
0/5
Strong Draw-icon.png
0/6
Press Onward (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Quick Shot Focus (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Split Shot (Trait)-icon.png
0/4
↓ (1)
Press Onward (Trait)-icon.png
0/4
Pathfinder (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Improved Intent Concentration (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Blood Arrow (Trait)-icon.png
0/2

(2)
Exsanguinate (Trait)-icon.png
0/3
Barbed Fury-icon.png
0/5
Strength of the Earth (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Shot Through The Heart (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Volley (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Bow of the Righteous (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Precision (Trait)-icon.png
0/2
Moving Target (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Rapid Fire-icon.png
0/1
True Shot (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Critical Eye (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Fast Draw (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Heart Seeker (Trait)-icon.png
0/2
Draw Weight (Trait)-icon.png
0/6
Swift Mercy (Bowmaster)-icon.png
0/5
↓ (2) Low Cut-icon.png
0/1
↓ (5) Strength (Trait)-icon.png
0/2
In for the Kill (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Mercy Kill (Trait)-icon.png
0/3
Rain of Arrows-icon.png
0/2
Quick Draw-icon.png
0/4
Burn Hot (Trait)-icon.png
0/2
↓ (2)
Bodkin Arrows (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Deadly Precision (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Rain of Arrows-icon.png
0/2
Upshot-icon.png
0/1
Plant Feet-icon.png
0/1
Tripwire (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Natural Extracts (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Survival Gear (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Complex Mechanisms (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Explosive Arrow (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
Elusive (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
↓ (1)
Rain of Thorns (Trait)-icon.png
0/4
Explosive Powder (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Endurance (Trait)-icon.png
0/2
Complex Mechanisms (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Advancement Placement (Trait)-icon.png
0/3
Piercing Trap.png
0/1
Armour Rend (Trait)-icon.png
0/5
Distracting Shot-icon.png
0/2
Wounded Prey (Trait)-icon.png
0/1
The One Trap-icon.png
0/1
Emergency Preparations-icon.png
0/1


See Also