Archer

Archer

Description

Archers, being a sub class of the disciples of war, are the uncontested masters of the bow and arrow in all its forms. Devoting themselves entirely to this age-old technology, they are most respected, and most feared, for their virtuosity in such battle tactics as sharpshooting and high-angle fire.

Archers excel as adeptly seeking out the most suitable ground for releasing their barrages, and are experts at deftly determining which type of arrows will best fell their quarry. Military-trained Elezen are generally considered to be the most skilled among archers, but tales of Miqo'te hunters and their prowess with the shortbow have also become commonplace across the realm.

When quivers run empty, as they are wont to do, archers are also known to be formidable adversaries at range with nothing more than a simple rock.

Weapon of Choice

Eorzean archers use long bows, favored by the Elezen rangers, and short bows, used traditionally for hunting by the Miqo’te. If an archer runs out of arrows, they are also skilled at rock-throwing. Archers, unlike the Ranger job of Final Fantasy XI, specialize solely in bows and arrows. Other classes will possibly take advantage of crossbows and guns. The different types of arrows in FFXIV are specialized for defeating certain enemies, and can vary in their effectiveness.With the light armor employed by archers, it is essential to their survival that they maintain a distance while avoiding gaining too much attention from their foes.