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'''Archery''' is a [[secondary skill]], that increases the dealt [[damage]] of [[ranged attack]]s including [[ballista]]. [[Orrin]] the [[Knight]] is the only hero to specialize in Archery.
'''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]].  


'''Artifacts affecting this skill:'''
'''Bug:''' The archery skill reduces damage done by arrow towers ''(fixed in {{hota}}{{-wh}})''.
* [[Bow of Elven Cherrywood]]
* [[Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane]]
* [[Angel Feather Arrows]]


==Heroes with Archery as a starting skill==
'''Heroes with Archery as a starting skill:'''
[[Ivor]] and [[Kyrre]] start with Basic Archery.
* {{H2|Calh|Demoniac}}
* {{H2|Gelu|Ranger}} {{withmaped}}
* {{H2|Ivor|Ranger}}
* {{H2|Jabarkas|Barbarian}}
* {{H2|Jenova|Ranger}} (Advanced Archery)
* {{H2|Kyrre|Ranger}}
* {{H2|Valeska|Knight}}
* {{H2|Wystan|Beastmaster}}
* {{H2|Anabel|Captain}}{{-wh}}
* {{H2|Tancred|Mercenary}}{{-wh}} (Advanced Archery)
* {{H2|Wynona|Mercenary}}{{-wh}}


[[Jenova]] starts with Advanced Archery.
'''Heroes with {{PAGENAME}} as a specialty and a starting skill:'''
* {{H2|Orrin|Knight}}
* {{H2|Murdoch|Mercenary}} {{withmapedhota}}


== Discussion ==
'''Artifacts affecting the skill:'''
Archery is a secondary skill with two sides. Is almost useless if a hero has only few (weak) ranged units. On the other hand, it may be even better than [[Offense]], which only gives 30% increse to [[melee]] damage, if a hero manages to muster strong ranged units like [[Titan]]s and [[Cyclops King]]s. From the faction [[Tower]] and [[Dungeon]] heroes are perhaps the advisable candidates to choose Archery because of the powerful ranged units. Archery combined with the artifact [[Golden Bow]] is an effective combination, not to mention the combination artifact [[Bow of the Sharpshooter]] in {{sod}}.
* {{An|Bow of Elven Cherrywood}} (+5%)
* {{An|Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane}} (+10%)
* {{An|Angel Feather Arrows}} (+15%)
* {{An|Bow of the Sharpshooter}} (+30%)
 
The effect of these artifacts is additive with the skill (e.g. a hero with a [[Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane]] and Advanced Archery will increase ranged damage of their units by 35%), similar to the way the bonus for other skill-boosting artifacts (such as the [[Dead Man's Boots]], [[Emblem of Cognizance]], [[Boots of Polarity]], etc.) is calculated.
 
If a hero does not have the archery skill, these artifacts have no effect.
 
== Chance to get ==
{{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| 7| 4}}
 
==Comparison to Attack skill==
 
This table shows how much extra Attack skill the unit of the attacking hero would need, in order to reach the same effect in damage increasing as with the Archery skill ( = how much is the Archery skill worth in terms of attack), assuming no other damage modifiers - regardless of shooting distance.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Archery skill / Difference between Attack skill and Defense skill || -20 || -19 || -18 || -17 || -16 || -15 || -14 || -13 || -12 || -11 || -10 || -9 || -8 || -7 || -6 || -5 || -4 || -3 || -2 || -1 || 0+
|-
| Basic || 2 || 2,1 || 2,2 || 2,3 || 2,4 || 2,5 || 2,6 || 2,7 || 2,8 || 2,9 || 3 || 3,1 || 3,2 || 3,3 || 3,4 || 3,5 || 3,6 || 3,3 || 2,9 || 2,4 || 2
|-
| Advanced || 5 || 5,2 || 5,5 || 5,7 || 6 || 6,2 || 6,5 || 6,7 || 7 || 7,2 || 7,5 || 7,7 || 8 || 7,6 || 7,2 || 6,9 || 6,5 || 6,1 || 5,7 || 5,4 || 5
|-
| Expert || 10 || 10,5 || 11 || 11,5 || 12 || 12,5 || 13 || 13,2 || 13 || 12,7 || 12,5 || 12,2 || 12 || 11,7 || 11,5 || 11,2 || 11 || 10,7 || 10,5 || 10,2 || 10
|}
 
 
{{fanopinion|
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.
 
There are also three artifacts that can increase the effect of archery: [[Bow of Elven Cherrywood]], [[Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane]] and [[Angel Feather Arrows]]. Although the increase is quite small, it can sometimes be enough to turn the tide of a battle. [[Golden Bow]], as well as [[Bow of the Sharpshooter]] (a combination or super artifact found only in the {{sod}} expansion) do not directly affect Archery skill, but they work well together with it.
}}<!-- end of fan opinion -->
 
{{secondary skill 'see also'|top=*[[Comparison of Armorer, Offense and Archery]]}}


[[Category: Secondary skills]]
[[Category: Secondary skills]]
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 2 November 2024

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Archery
Basic Archery: increases the damage done by range attacking creatures by 10%.
Advanced Archery: increases the damage done by range attacking creatures by 25%.
Expert Archery: increases the damage done by range attacking creatures by 50%.

Archery is a secondary skill that increases the damage of ranged attacks, which also includes ballista and cannon Horn of the Abyss. 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 Attack skill - compare damage formula.

Bug: The archery skill reduces damage done by arrow towers (fixed in Horn of the Abyss Horn of the Abyss).

Heroes with Archery as a starting skill:

Heroes with Archery as a specialty and a starting skill:

Artifacts affecting the skill:

The effect of these artifacts is additive with the skill (e.g. a hero with a Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane and Advanced Archery will increase ranged damage of their units by 35%), similar to the way the bonus for other skill-boosting artifacts (such as the Dead Man's Boots, Emblem of Cognizance, Boots of Polarity, etc.) is calculated.

If a hero does not have the archery skill, these artifacts have no effect.

Chance to get[edit | hide | hide all]

Out of total 112 for Shadow of Death, and of (112 + Interference chance) for Horn of the Abyss Horn of the Abyss.
Banned skills change the probability.

Town Class Chance to learn
Castle  Knight   5
Castle  Cleric   3
Rampart  Ranger   8 (highest) Shadow of Death
Rampart  Druid   5
Tower  Alchemist   5
Tower  Wizard   2 (lowest)
Inferno  Demoniac   6
Inferno  Heretic   4
Necropolis  Death Knight   5
Necropolis  Necromancer   2 (lowest)
Dungeon  Overlord   6
Dungeon  Warlock   2 (lowest)
Stronghold  Barbarian   7
Stronghold  Battle Mage   4
Fortress  Beastmaster   7
Fortress  Witch   3
Conflux  Planeswalker   8 (highest) Shadow of Death
Conflux  Elementalist   2 (lowest)
Cove Horn of the Abyss     Captain   9 (highest) Horn of the Abyss
Cove Horn of the Abyss     Navigator   6
Factory Horn of the Abyss     Mercenary   7
Factory Horn of the Abyss     Artificer   4


Comparison to Attack skill[edit | hide]

This table shows how much extra Attack skill the unit of the attacking hero would need, in order to reach the same effect in damage increasing as with the Archery skill ( = how much is the Archery skill worth in terms of attack), assuming no other damage modifiers - regardless of shooting distance.

Archery skill / Difference between Attack skill and Defense skill -20 -19 -18 -17 -16 -15 -14 -13 -12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0+
Basic 2 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,7 2,8 2,9 3 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 3,3 2,9 2,4 2
Advanced 5 5,2 5,5 5,7 6 6,2 6,5 6,7 7 7,2 7,5 7,7 8 7,6 7,2 6,9 6,5 6,1 5,7 5,4 5
Expert 10 10,5 11 11,5 12 12,5 13 13,2 13 12,7 12,5 12,2 12 11,7 11,5 11,2 11 10,7 10,5 10,2 10


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Some may find the information in this section subjective or irrelevant.

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 Magogs or 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 Titans and Magi (and Master Gremlins), or Stronghold with Cyclops and Orcs 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.

There are also three artifacts that can increase the effect of archery: Bow of Elven Cherrywood, Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane and Angel Feather Arrows. Although the increase is quite small, it can sometimes be enough to turn the tide of a battle. Golden Bow, as well as Bow of the Sharpshooter (a combination or super artifact found only in the Shadow of Death expansion) do not directly affect Archery skill, but they work well together with it.

See also:

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