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Sniper Blackarrow

Maximum range, maximum damage. The premier boss-killing build for open maps.

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hawk_eye·2026-08-08
Blackarrow

Sniper Blackarrow

Stand far away, draw your bow, and delete half a health bar. The Blackarrow is the undisputed master of ranged physical damage, and this "Sniper" build leans entirely into the Longbow's charged attacks.

1. Build Requirements

You must have the Longbow of the Griffin for this to work effectively. Its unique passive increases your damage the further away you are from the target (up to a 40% damage bonus at max lock-on range).

2. Skill Loadout

Primary Weapon: Longbow (Griffin)

You will not be using dual swords. Your melee option is running away.

Active Skills

  • Skill 1: Hawk Scout
    • Usage: Sends out your hawk companion to mark a target. Marked targets take 10% more damage from all sources and cannot stealth.
  • Skill 2: Piercing Shot
    • Usage: An overcharged arrow that goes through multiple enemies and ignores 30% of armor. Perfect for clearing lines of mobs or hitting a boss's weak point.
  • Skill 3: Disengage / Caltrop Trap
    • Usage: If an enemy gets close, drop a Caltrop Trap to slow them, then use Disengage to leap backwards and reset your distance.

3. Best Gear & Affixes

Maximize your charged shot damage and weak point multipliers.

| Slot | Recommended Item | Key Affixes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Helmet | Hunter's Cowl | +Headshot/Weak Point Damage | | Chest | Ranger's Tunic | +Max Stamina | | Gloves | Bracers of the Wind | +Bow Draw Speed | | Boots | Silent Striders | +Movement Speed |

Stat Priority:

  1. Weak Point Damage Multiplier
  2. Bow Draw Speed (Crucial for DPS)
  3. Physical Power
  4. Armor Penetration

4. Gameplay & Positioning

  1. Find the High Ground: Always look for rocks, walls, or ledges. Melee enemies cannot reach you, and you have clear line of sight.
  2. Mark the Target: Cast Hawk Scout on the biggest threat (usually an elite mob or boss).
  3. Charge and Aim: Fully draw your bow. Aim specifically for the head or glowing weak points.
  4. Kite: If melee enemies aggro onto you, do not panic. Drop a Caltrop Trap, use Disengage, and keep shooting while moving backwards.

[!WARNING] You are incredibly vulnerable to other ranged classes (like Sorcerers) in PvP, as their projectiles travel faster than your fully charged arrows. Keep this build strictly for PvE boss farming unless you have exceptional aim.