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'''Archery''' is a [[secondary skill]] that increases the [[damage]] of [[ranged attack]]s, which also includes [[ballista]] and [[cannon]]{{-wh}}. As opposed to slightly misleading in-game skill description Archery increases the ''base damage'' of ranged attacks by 10%, 25% or 50% depending on the level of the skill. This does not mean that the total damage (final damage) is necessarily increased by the same percentage, as it might also be increased by other factors, such as high [[Primary skill#Attack skill|Attack skill]] - compare [[Damage#Damage calculation of creature stacks|damage formula]]. | '''Archery''' is a [[secondary skill]] that increases the [[damage]] of [[ranged attack]]s, which also includes [[ballista]] and [[cannon]]{{-wh}}. As opposed to slightly misleading in-game skill description Archery increases the ''base damage'' of ranged attacks by 10%, 25% or 50% depending on the level of the skill. This does not mean that the total damage (final damage) is necessarily increased by the same percentage, as it might also be increased by other factors, such as high [[Primary skill#Attack skill|Attack skill]] - compare [[Damage#Damage calculation of creature stacks|damage formula]]. | ||
'''Bug | '''Bug''' : The archery skill reduces damage done by arrow towers (fixed in Horn of the Abyss). | ||
'''Heroes with Archery as a starting skill:''' | '''Heroes with Archery (basic) as a starting skill:''' | ||
* {{H2|Calh|Demoniac}} | * {{H2|Calh|Demoniac}} | ||
* {{H2|Gelu|Ranger | * {{H2|Gelu|Ranger}} | ||
* {{H2|Ivor|Ranger}} | * {{H2|Ivor|Ranger}} | ||
* {{H2|Jabarkas|Barbarian}} | * {{H2|Jabarkas|Barbarian}} | ||
* {{H2|Jenova|Ranger}} | * {{H2|Jenova|Ranger}} – Advanced Archery | ||
* {{H2|Kyrre|Ranger}} | * {{H2|Kyrre|Ranger}} | ||
* {{H2|Valeska|Knight}} | * {{H2|Valeska|Knight}} | ||
* {{H2|Wystan|Beastmaster}} | * {{H2|Wystan|Beastmaster}} | ||
* {{H2|Anabel|Captain}}{{-wh}} | * {{H2|Anabel|Captain}}{{-wh}} | ||
'''Heroes | '''Heroes, having {{PAGENAME}} as a specialty and a starting skill:''' | ||
* {{H2|Orrin|Knight}} | * {{H2|Orrin|Knight}} – Basic Archery | ||
'''Artifacts affecting the skill:''' | '''Artifacts affecting the skill:''' | ||
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== Chance to get == | == Chance to get == | ||
{{Secondary skill chance explanation}} | {{Secondary skill chance explanation}} | ||
{{ZET SEC SKILL CHANCE TABLE| 5| 3| 8 (highest) {{withsod}}| 5| 5| 2 (lowest)| 6| 4| 5| 2 (lowest)| 6| 2 (lowest)| 7| 4| 7| 3| 8 (highest) {{withsod}}| 2 (lowest)| 9 (highest){{-wh}}| 6| | {{ZET SEC SKILL CHANCE TABLE| 5| 3| 8 (highest) {{withsod}}| 5| 5| 2 (lowest)| 6| 4| 5| 2 (lowest)| 6| 2 (lowest)| 7| 4| 7| 3| 8 (highest) {{withsod}}| 2 (lowest)| 9 (highest){{-wh}}| 6}} | ||
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==Comparison to Attack skill== | ==Comparison to Attack skill== | ||
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The usefulness of the Archery secondary skills depends on how much you rely on ranged units. It is very useful for towns with multiple shooters (e.g. [[Castle]], [[Tower]], or [[Dungeon]]). However, for towns whose primary attacking force is not ranged ([[Inferno]], [[Fortress]]) | The usefulness of the Archery secondary skills depends on how much you rely on ranged units. It is very useful for towns with multiple shooters (e.g. [[Castle]], [[Tower]], or [[Dungeon]]). However, for towns whose primary attacking force is not ranged ([[Inferno]], [[Fortress]]) Archery can also help by increasing the potential of [[Gog and Magog|Magogs]] or [[Lizardman and Lizard Warrior|Lizardmen]]. | ||
Archery gives +50% bonus damage, which is significantly more in comparison with expert [[Offense]] which only gives +30%. This can give a significant increase in damage dealt by ranged attacks. [[Tower]] with [[Titan]]s and [[Magi]] (and [[Master Gremlin]]s), or [[Stronghold]] with [[Cyclops]] and [[Orc]]s are good examples of towns that may benefit greatly from choosing Archery. However, as the skill only affects ranged attacks, it can be entirely useless if the hero has no creatures capable attacking at range. For example [[Fortress]] has only one low tier – although quite powerful – ranged creature ([[Lizardman and Lizard Warrior]]), which makes Archery a rather less useful skill for Fortress heroes. | Archery gives +50% bonus damage, which is significantly more in comparison with expert [[Offense]] which only gives +30%. This can give a significant increase in damage dealt by ranged attacks. [[Tower]] with [[Titan]]s and [[Magi]] (and [[Master Gremlin]]s), or [[Stronghold]] with [[Cyclops]] and [[Orc]]s are good examples of towns that may benefit greatly from choosing Archery. However, as the skill only affects ranged attacks, it can be entirely useless if the hero has no creatures capable attacking at range. For example [[Fortress]] has only one low tier – although quite powerful – ranged creature ([[Lizardman and Lizard Warrior]]), which makes Archery a rather less useful skill for Fortress heroes. | ||