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===From the [[7.0]] Rules===
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[[Image:Archerheraldry2.jpg|thumb|A bow and arrow on an orange field: a common heraldry for Archers]]
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Everyone knows the legend of William Tell, and that story has a basis in fact in the Welsh Archers who long resisted British rule before making the English longbow world-famous. Other outstanding examples include the kyudo archers of Shogun-era Japan, and the Sioux Dog Soldiers.
 
  
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'''Archer''' is a core [[class]] primarily focused on combat [[archery]].
  
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====Examples:====
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==Rules of Play==
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William Tell, Odysseus, Paris of Troy, Robin Hood, Bard of the Dale, the Ettrick Foresters, and Minamoto Tametomo
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====Garb:====
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The Archer class is designed for ranged combat, with a focus on strategic use of enhanced arrows.
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Orange sash (plus must carry a bow or crossbow  Though recent rule changes in many parks say "bow optional")
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[[Image:Archerfixed.png|thumb|right|An archer]]
  
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====Armor:====
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;Examples: William Tell, Odysseus, Paris of Troy, Minamoto Tametomo
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Maximum of 3 points
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;[[Garb]]: Orange [[sash]] and medieval/sword and sorcery looking [[garb]]
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====Shields:====
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;[[Look The Part]]: Pick One Ability: Destruction Arrow, Poison Arrow, Pinning Arrow; Unlimited (ex)
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None, initially
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;[[Armor]]: 2pts
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====Weapons:====
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;[[Shields]]: None
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Dagger, short, long, long or short bow
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;[[Weapons]]: [[Dagger]], [[Short]], [[Bow]]
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====Immunities:====
 
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None
 
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====Lives:====
 
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4
 
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====Abilities & Traits:====
 
  
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==Levels==
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{| class="wikitable floatright"
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*1st
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|+ Abilites By Level
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**[[Bowyer]] (ex) (1/life)
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*2nd
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! Level !! Abilities
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**[[Stun Arrow]] (1/reusable) (T)
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**[[Flame Arrow]] (ex) (1/reusable) (T)
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|1st||Reload 1/Refresh then [[Charge]] x3 ([[ex]])<br>
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*3rd
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Pick two:<br>
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**[[Accuracy]] (T)
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Destruction Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]]),<br>
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*4th
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Pinning Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]]),<br>
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**Total lives increase to 5 (T)
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Poison Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]])<br>
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**[[Armor-piercing Arrow]] (1/reusable) (T)
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*5th
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|2nd || [[Mend]] 1/Life [[Charge]] x5 ([[ex]])
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**May now use [[Small Shield|small shields]] (T)
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*6th
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|3rd || Pick two:<br>
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**[[Penetration Arrow]] (1/reusable) (T)
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Destruction Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]]),<br>
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Pinning Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]]),<br>
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Poison Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]])<br>
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|4th || Suppression Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]])
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|5th || Pick two:<br>
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Destruction Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]]),<br>
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Pinning Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]]),<br>
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Poison Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]])<br>
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|6th || Phase Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited ([[ex]])<br>
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Optional - Pick one:<br>
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Sniper (A)<br>
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Artificer (A)<br>
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====See [[Guildmaster of Archers]]====
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'''Reminder:''' All Specialty Arrow [[Incantations]] are treated as [[Ambulant]] but do not require the statement of "Ambulant" before their incantation.
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Check out the [[Class]] or [[Abilities and Traits]] pages for more information.
 
  
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[[Category:Rulebook Terms]] [[Category:Amtgard Things]] [[Category:Amtgard Terms]]
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===[[Class Abilities]]===
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====[[Destruction Arrow]]====
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{{:Destruction Arrow}}
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====[[Pinning Arrow]]====
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{{:Pinning Arrow}}
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====[[Poison Arrow]]====
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{{:Poison Arrow}}
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====[[Reload]]====
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{{:Reload}}
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====[[Mend]]====
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{{:Mend}}
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====[[Suppression Arrow]]====
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{{:Suppression Arrow}}
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====[[Phase Arrow]]====
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{{:Phase Arrow}}
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====[[Sniper]]====
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{{:Sniper}}
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====[[Momentum]]====
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{{:Momentum}}
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====[[Artificer]]====
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{{:Artificer}}
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====[[Greater Mend]]====
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{{:Greater Mend}}
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==See also==
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*[[Guildmaster of Archers]]
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*[[About Archers]]
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[[Category:Archer Abilities]]

Latest revision as of 04:14, 16 February 2025

A bow and arrow on an orange field: a common heraldry for Archers

Archer is a core class primarily focused on combat archery.

Rules of Play

The Archer class is designed for ranged combat, with a focus on strategic use of enhanced arrows.

An archer
Examples
William Tell, Odysseus, Paris of Troy, Minamoto Tametomo
Garb
Orange sash and medieval/sword and sorcery looking garb
Look The Part
Pick One Ability: Destruction Arrow, Poison Arrow, Pinning Arrow; Unlimited (ex)
Armor
2pts
Shields
None
Weapons
Dagger, Short, Bow
Abilites By Level
Level Abilities
1st Reload 1/Refresh then Charge x3 (ex)

Pick two:
Destruction Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex),
Pinning Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex),
Poison Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex)

2nd Mend 1/Life Charge x5 (ex)
3rd Pick two:

Destruction Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex),
Pinning Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex),
Poison Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex)

4th Suppression Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex)
5th Pick two:

Destruction Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex),
Pinning Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex),
Poison Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex)

6th Phase Arrow - 1 Arrow / Unlimited (ex)

Optional - Pick one:
Sniper (A)
Artificer (A)

Reminder: All Specialty Arrow Incantations are treated as Ambulant but do not require the statement of "Ambulant" before their incantation.

Class Abilities

Destruction Arrow

Type Specialty Arrow
School

Sorcery

Incantation “Destruction Arrow”
Materials Arrow with red head cover labeled ‘Destruction’.
Effects This arrow is Armor Destroying and Shield Destroying.

Armor Destroying and Shield Destroying are applied after the normal effect of being hit with an arrow is applied.




Pinning Arrow

Type Specialty Arrow
School

Sorcery

Incantation “Pinning Arrow”
Materials Arrow with yellow head cover labeled ‘Pinning’
Effects A player struck by this arrow is Stopped for 30 seconds. Engulfing.




Poison Arrow

Type Specialty Arrow
School

Death

Incantation “Poison Arrow”
Materials Arrow with green head cover labeled ‘Poison’.
Effects This arrow is Wounds Kill.




Reload

Type Verbal
School

Sorcery

Range Self
Incantation “I nocked my arrows to my bow, I let them fly, my quiver is low. Now I pause to go reload.” x3
Effects Player becomes Invulnerable and may move about the field retrieving their arrows. The player may remove their Invulnerable state in the location they started or at base by stating, “I return with a full quiver” x3.
Limitations or Restrictions Must stay at least 10’ away from other players at all times. A player may not exit Reload at an alternate base location, such as Heart of the Swarm, in this way.
Notes May ask reeve for assistance in retrieving arrows that are within 10’ of other players.



Mend

Type Verbal
School

Sorcery

Range Touch
Incantation “I make this item whole again” x5
Effects Destroyed or damaged item is repaired. One point of armor in one location is repaired.




Suppression Arrow

Type Specialty Arrow
School

Sorcery

Incantation “Suppression Arrow”
Materials Arrow with purple head cover labeled ‘Suppression’.
Effects A player struck by this arrow is Suppressed for 30 seconds. Engulfing.




Phase Arrow

Type Specialty Arrow
School

Sorcery

Incantation “Phase Arrow”
Materials Arrow with grey cover labeled ‘Phase’.
Effects This arrow does not interact with ongoing Magic, Abilities, nor Traits.

Example:

This arrow is not stopped by Stoneskin, Protection from Projectiles, and does not trigger the effects of Gift of Air, Troll Blood, Missile Block, or similar Magic or Abilities.
Notes This arrow does not supercede the Frozen, Insubstantial, or Invulnerable States.



Sniper

Type Archetype
School

Neutral


Effects May physically carry any number of Specialty Arrows of each type. The frequency of each type of Specialty Arrow ability becomes 1 Arrow/Life Charge x3. Gain Momentum Unlimited (ex) (Ambulant).
Limitations or Restrictions May not fire normal arrows.



Momentum

Type Verbal
School

Sorcery

Range Self
Incantation “Momentum”
Effects May be used to instantly Charge a single ability by stating its name.
Limitations or Restrictions Kill Trigger



Artificer

Type Archetype
School

Neutral


Effects May wield a Small shield. Gain Greater Mend 2/Refresh Charge x10 (ex). Mend becomes 2/Life Charge x3. Casting Mend on weapons or shields does not consume a use of Mend.
Limitations or Restrictions Rather than the normal amount of Specialty Arrows for an Archer, gain:

Look the Part becomes a fourth Pinning Arrow.

Notes Player must still have a use of Mend remaining to cast on weapons or shields.



Greater Mend

Type Verbal
School

Sorcery

Range Touch
Incantation “Return this <object name> to its former glory” x5
Effects Will restore all armor points in one location or repair a damaged or broken item.



See also

Amtgard Character Classes
Core Classes: Anti-Paladin · Archer · Assassin · Barbarian · Bard · Druid · Healer · Monk · Paladin · Scout · Warrior · Wizard

Non-Standard Classes: Monster · Peasant
Alternate Sign-ins: Color · Undeclared

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