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	* Distance damage is affected by a player's fighting stance, weapon attack value, distance skill and their [[Dexterity]] which is found on most archer equipment, bows and crossbows in the form of properties and the [[Dexterity]] attribute.		* Distance damage is affected by a player's fighting stance, weapon attack value, distance skill and their [[Dexterity]] which is found on most archer equipment, bows and crossbows in the form of properties and the [[Dexterity]] attribute.
	* [[Distance Weapons\|Bows]] and [[Distance Weapons\|Crossbows]] can only be used with [[Distance Weapons\|Arrows and Bolts]] which are consumed with each hit.		* [[Distance Weapons\|Bows]] and [[Distance Weapons\|Crossbows]] can only be used with [[Distance Weapons\|Arrows and Bolts]] which are consumed with each hit.
	* Distance weapons have ~~0 defense~~ value~~, [[Distance Weapons\|Bows]] and [[Distance Weapons\|Crossbows]] are two-handed and can't be used with a shield, while other less popular (thrown) distance weapons can~~.		* Distance weapons have a fixed defence value of 7.
	* All distance weapons attack at 2 second intervals.		* All distance weapons attack at 2 second intervals.
	* Bolts generally have higher attack values than their arrow counterparts, but strong bows can more than make up for the difference through their [[Properties]] and [[Attributes]]. Whether you use a bow or crossbow depends what stage of the game you are at and which weapon is the best in that range.		* Bolts generally have higher attack values than their arrow counterparts, but strong bows can more than make up for the difference through their [[Properties]] and [[Attributes]]. Whether you use a bow or crossbow depends what stage of the game you are at and which weapon is the best in that range.

Saelvas Saelvius: Text replacement - "Precise" to "Dexterity"

2024-02-24T00:03:52Z

Text replacement - "Precise" to "Dexterity"

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	== General Info ==		== General Info ==
	* The distance skill is mainly used by archers, who advance the fastest at it.<br>		* The distance skill is mainly used by archers, who advance the fastest at it.<br>
	* Distance damage is affected by a player's fighting stance, weapon attack value, distance skill and their [[Dexterity]] which is found on most archer equipment, bows and crossbows in the form of properties and the [[~~Precise~~]] attribute.		* Distance damage is affected by a player's fighting stance, weapon attack value, distance skill and their [[Dexterity]] which is found on most archer equipment, bows and crossbows in the form of properties and the [[Dexterity]] attribute.
	* [[Distance Weapons\|Bows]] and [[Distance Weapons\|Crossbows]] can only be used with [[Distance Weapons\|Arrows and Bolts]] which are consumed with each hit.		* [[Distance Weapons\|Bows]] and [[Distance Weapons\|Crossbows]] can only be used with [[Distance Weapons\|Arrows and Bolts]] which are consumed with each hit.
	* Distance weapons have 0 defense value, [[Distance Weapons\|Bows]] and [[Distance Weapons\|Crossbows]] are two-handed and can't be used with a shield, while other less popular (thrown) distance weapons can.		* Distance weapons have 0 defense value, [[Distance Weapons\|Bows]] and [[Distance Weapons\|Crossbows]] are two-handed and can't be used with a shield, while other less popular (thrown) distance weapons can.

Saelvas Saelvius at 20:38, 5 February 2024

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	* Bolts generally have higher attack values than their arrow counterparts, but strong bows can more than make up for the difference through their [[Properties]] and [[Attributes]]. Whether you use a bow or crossbow depends what stage of the game you are at and which weapon is the best in that range.		* Bolts generally have higher attack values than their arrow counterparts, but strong bows can more than make up for the difference through their [[Properties]] and [[Attributes]]. Whether you use a bow or crossbow depends what stage of the game you are at and which weapon is the best in that range.
	* Unlike melee strikes, distance attacks CAN miss, however they cannot be reduced by defense (Def) like melee strikes can, but they can still be reduced by the target's armor (Arm) (''yellow sparks animation'').		* Unlike melee strikes, distance attacks CAN miss, however they cannot be reduced by defense (Def) like melee strikes can, but they can still be reduced by the target's armor (Arm) (''yellow sparks animation'').
	**All distance weapons share the same hit-chance formula, with the base cap being 95% ~~which~~ can be further increased by bows and crossbows ~~with additional hit-chance %~~.		**All distance weapons share the same hit-chance formula, with the base cap being 75% for one-handed distance weapons and 95% for bows and crossbows, this can be further increased by hit-chance increase properties found on many bows and crossbows.
	**Hit-chance depends on distance skill and actual distance from the creature in tiles/sqm and is lowest when you are in melee range with it or at the very end of your range.		**Hit-chance depends on distance skill and actual distance from the creature in tiles/sqm and is lowest when you are in melee range with it or at the very end of your range.
	**Check the formulas section below to see the formula for hit-chance.		**Check the formulas section below to see the formula for hit-chance.
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	6sqm distance: Hit-chance = 35 + 0.44 * distanceSkill		6sqm distance: Hit-chance = 35 + 0.44 * distanceSkill

	Capped at 95% before hit-chance bonuses on weapons.		Capped at 75% for one-handed distance weapons and 95% for bows and crossbows (before hit-chance bonuses on weapons).

Saelvas Saelvius: /* Skill Training: */

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Skill Training:

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	\| Players of any skill or level can train on dummies using an [[Ethereal Spear]].<br>This is the best option as the dummy has no armor to block your attacks, which allows for faster distance skill training~~.<br>Make sure not to train in melee range for optimal hit-chance and training speed~~.		\| Players of any skill or level can train on dummies using an [[Ethereal Spear]].<br>This is the best option as the dummy has no armor to block your attacks, which allows for faster distance skill training.
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	Back to [[Guides]].		Back to [[Guides]].

Saelvas Saelvius at 18:30, 30 January 2024

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	== Skill Training: ==		== Skill Training: ==
	~~IMPORTANT: <br>~~You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit/damaging hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor~~. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance~~.		You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit/damaging hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor.
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	You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.		You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.

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	== Skill Training: ==		== Skill Training: ==
	IMPORTANT: <br>You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.		IMPORTANT: <br>You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit/damaging hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.
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	You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.		You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.

Saelvas Saelvius: /* Skill Training: */

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	== Skill Training: ==		== Skill Training: ==
	IMPORTANT: <br>You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.		IMPORTANT: <br>You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.
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	You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.<br>The best weapon to use for training as an archer is the conjurable [[Ethereal Spear]] which does not drop on the ground.		You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.
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			The best weapon to use for training as an archer is the conjurable [[Ethereal Spear]] which does not drop on the ground.
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Saelvas Saelvius: /* Skill Training: */

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	IMPORTANT: <br>You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.		IMPORTANT: <br>You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.
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	You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.		You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.<br>The best weapon to use for training as an archer is the conjurable [[Ethereal Spear]] which does not drop on the ground.
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	== Skill Training: ==		== Skill Training: ==
	IMPORTANT: You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.		IMPORTANT: <br>You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.
	<br>		<br>
	You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.		You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.
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	\| [[Dummy Scroll\|Training Dummy]]		\| [[Dummy Scroll\|Training Dummy]]
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	\| Players of any skill or level can train on dummies using an [[Ethereal Spear]].<br>This is the best option as the dummy has no armor to block your attacks, which allows for faster distance skill training.		\| Players of any skill or level can train on dummies using an [[Ethereal Spear]].<br>This is the best option as the dummy has no armor to block your attacks, which allows for faster distance skill training.<br>Make sure not to train in melee range for optimal hit-chance and training speed.
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	Back to [[Guides]].		Back to [[Guides]].

Saelvas Saelvius at 17:49, 30 January 2024

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	* All distance weapons attack at 2 second intervals.		* All distance weapons attack at 2 second intervals.
	* Bolts generally have higher attack values than their arrow counterparts, but strong bows can more than make up for the difference through their [[Properties]] and [[Attributes]]. Whether you use a bow or crossbow depends what stage of the game you are at and which weapon is the best in that range.		* Bolts generally have higher attack values than their arrow counterparts, but strong bows can more than make up for the difference through their [[Properties]] and [[Attributes]]. Whether you use a bow or crossbow depends what stage of the game you are at and which weapon is the best in that range.
	* Unlike melee strikes, distance attacks CAN miss, however they cannot be reduced by defense like melee strikes can, but they can still be reduced by the target's armor (''yellow sparks animation'').		* Unlike melee strikes, distance attacks CAN miss, however they cannot be reduced by defense (Def) like melee strikes can, but they can still be reduced by the target's armor (Arm) (''yellow sparks animation'').
	**~~Bows and crossbows have a higher~~ hit-chance ~~than thrown distance weapons. Many better~~ bows and crossbows ~~increase~~ hit-chance ~~as a property~~.		**All distance weapons share the same hit-chance formula, with the base cap being 95% which can be further increased by bows and crossbows with additional hit-chance %.
	**Hit-chance depends on distance skill and actual distance from the creature in tiles/sqm and is lowest when you are in melee range with it or at the very end of your range.		**Hit-chance depends on distance skill and actual distance from the creature in tiles/sqm and is lowest when you are in melee range with it or at the very end of your range.
	** The limit for base hit-chance (from skill) is 95%, but hit-chance as a property on weapons can increase hit-chance beyond that limit.
	**Check the formulas section below to see the formula for hit-chance.		**Check the formulas section below to see the formula for hit-chance.
	* Just like with [[Melee Skill]] training, you need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn. However, unlike melee skill which advances 1 skill try with every melee hit when training, distance fighting advances 2 skill tries if you deal damage to your target, and only 1 skill try if your attack is blocked or misses.		* Just like with [[Melee Skill]] training, you need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn. However, unlike melee skill which advances 1 skill try with every melee hit when training, distance fighting advances 2 skill tries if you deal damage to your target, and only 1 skill try if your attack is blocked or misses.
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	6sqm distance: Hit-chance = 35 + 0.44 * distanceSkill		6sqm distance: Hit-chance = 35 + 0.44 * distanceSkill

			Capped at 95% before hit-chance bonuses on weapons.

	== Skill Training ~~Options~~: ==
			== Skill Training: ==
			IMPORTANT: You get 2 skill tries for each blood hit on your target when using distance weapons, and only 1 if you miss or your attack is blocked by the target's armor. For this reason it's crucial that you don't train in melee range as you will not have optimal hit-chance.
			<br>
	You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.		You need to blood-hit your opponent at least once every 30 turns (60 seconds) to advance in distance skill as you keep hitting, and at least once every 15 turns (30 seconds) to advance in blocking at max speed while getting hit twice per turn.
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