LevinMage Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I only trained my ranging skill during that last huge invasion of high level monsters in Bethel when they were all pinned to the wall, which made it very easy to use up my arrows. I just bought another large supply of training arrows/bolts and wanted to know the quickest way to train archery. Is it pvp, is there a great spot to find monsters where I could then shoot them, or wait until the next invasion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hompf Report post Posted May 26, 2008 in my experience pvp is the fastest way to lvl ranging. pvp is expensive, but fast. shooting rats/imps in an enclosed area is more cost effective, but very slow.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acelon Report post Posted May 26, 2008 There are a few training spots, but why would we give them away? They are most effective with minimal amounts of people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LevinMage Report post Posted May 26, 2008 There are a few training spots, but why would we give them away? They are most effective with minimal amounts of people Lol, just pm or message me then. What's one more person Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I summon a bear in a confined area, teleport out then fire away. Its like shooting gnomes in a barrel. You can also remote heal the bear to magic train at the same time. WHOOO-hooo!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RotationZ Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Wouldn't that just end up with a lot of "You can't attack people of the same guild" ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isenwolf Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I would think so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Light Lan Report post Posted August 20, 2008 only if you are in a guild, if you are not you can shoot at your summons and attack them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RotationZ Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Well my advice:  Do pvp, that will get the most xp, only no gold payout...  I normally take life ess with me and go shoot in PV or ida the skunks n racoons summoning gives nice xp, and mana fills up while hunting.. and no other archers around like on the NC castle walls  Also try arching during invasions lots of nice spots on c2 where u are completely safe (TP2R) (arius, willowvine) make a h-bag with arrows and wait for an invasion, then take the spot and fire at will  GL on ranging Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalix Report post Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) PvP range but watch out for other players because you wont be engaged in battle Edited August 23, 2008 by Ghrae Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulB Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Well my advice: Do pvp, that will get the most xp, only no gold payout...   From what I have noticed people that range don't get the bags for the most part because either...  1. Someone jumps on the bag and takes the fur/meats/bones/coin  AND/OR  2. They are on the walls and don't want to travel back down to grab the bags   I would say that PVP is the best for working the skill but it IS more fun if you practice on actual creatures.  Basically I am trying to say this...  If your only motivation for working ranging is for the lvls then PVP is for you and if you are ranging for the love of shooting the arrows then go out and explore different maps to find nice spots to pick off some creatures.   PaulB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Report post Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) Dump your guild so you can have an advantage in range training like me. Edited August 23, 2008 by Ghrae Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Articenens Report post Posted August 23, 2008 I think one decent place to get solid exp in low 20s high teens is in the rat house on C1, go stand on corner on bed and shoot away. Rang 18 I was hitting 85-90% of the time so pretty good exp, plus you can stock on rat supplies if you want to summon later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruella Report post Posted September 1, 2008 Pin yeti to Fort Telmont wall, at low level it will take 120-140 arrows to take one down. If lucky you'll pin two Watch for fightrs killing your yeti though ... Same for Bethel, although dcw do not last long  Absolutely best option however is to team up with a good fighter to shoot something big, like a giant or at least cocka when s/he fights it. Pure fun and benefit for both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raz Report post Posted September 1, 2008 Absolutely best option however is to team up with a good fighter to shoot something big, like a giant or at least cocka when s/he fights it. Pure fun and benefit for both. You can also shoot other monster nearby to bring them into the battle - thus getting multi for the fighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ateh Report post Posted September 3, 2008 hmm before I reset i was fighting clops while a friend was shooting them with arrows  quite a few times the clops actually disengaged me and went for my friend who fortunately was standing a good distance away  just a side not to the teaming up on clops thing, theyre smarter than they look lol the buggers will diss and run for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruella Report post Posted September 3, 2008 it is easy for a fighter to engage a creature again before it reaches you, s/he can cast any offensive spell on it and it'll turn back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teehee Report post Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) If you have a patient summoner, the WS summon arena is a great place. I've been there to summon wolves and got some friends to shoot at them (and the occasional polar bear for fun) from the two towers surrounded the arena. If you get a few archers, the summons will go down like nothing so you don't have to wait too long (for the summoner) and the archers can get great exp depending on how far the summons are made. Edited September 3, 2008 by teehee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pook Report post Posted September 4, 2008 if you want a place to train just pm me in game therealpooks.... i will let u pvp in my cave for a small charge but at least ur safe no chance of anyone comeing in... I have a couple of bots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHT Report post Posted September 8, 2008 look for a small map with a place higher up where you can climb and shoot animals/monsters from (unfortunately most of these places are taken by A/D trainers most of the time). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirdan Report post Posted March 14, 2009 personaly i just stand at the beam and shoot whatever critters run by. you can make some money selling what the drop but im usualy too lazy to pick it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nintenduh Report post Posted March 15, 2009 I always hoped that you could use the arrow targets you see in a few maps to train ranging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirdan Report post Posted March 19, 2009 thats actualy a really really good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagpieLee Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I always hoped that you could use the arrow targets you see in a few maps to train ranging. this idea is actually really good...unfortunately it makes too much sense to fit into the EL way of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruella Report post Posted March 19, 2009 It would be acceptable only if after a certain number of shots target becomes unusable and you have to choose another one elsewhere, otherwise that would be way too easy. One of the most severe obstacles in fast leveling of ranging is lack of targets (with sufficient HP) to shoot tonnes of arrows needed for the level. For this reason I'd be very cautious with using these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites