Primary Class Guides
Archers are safe and efficient ranged first jobs built around strong hit rate, elemental arrow flexibility, and reliable burst from 
Double Strafe and 
Arrow Shower.
On Age of Ymir, that also means very practical early farming through 
Owl's Eye, 
Vulture's Eye, and 
Improve Concentration, with extra value coming from matching 
arrows to enemy weaknesses.
Details
Builds
Skills
Equipment
Details
Archers are ranged DEX-based damage dealers with excellent accuracy, safe field farming, and some of the best first-job access to elemental ammunition.
| Job Bonuses | STR+3 AGI+3 VIT+1 INT+2 DEX+7 LUK+2 |
|---|---|
| Type | RangedDexterityElemental Ammo |
| Max Job Level | 50 |
| Base Skills | 5 core + 2 quest skills |
| Next Jobs |  Hunter,  Bard, or  Dancer |
| Job Change Area |  Payon Archer Guild |
Builds
Arrow Shower
This is the fastest Archer leveling route when you want to mob safely from range. Pull monsters together, keep Improve Concentration active, and repeatedly cast Arrow Shower while carrying the right arrows for the monsters you are facing.
This build performs especially well with the faster AoY leveling route that uses ![Catherina Von Blood [1]](https://static.divine-pride.net/images/items/item/19163.png){kind=small}
Catherina Von Blood [1] at 
Sunken Ship, since Archers can clear grouped undead targets from a safe distance once the setup is online.
Double Strafe & Auto-Attack
This is the cleaner single-target route. Burst enemies down with Double Strafe, then finish them with regular bow attacks boosted by Owl's Eye and Vulture's Eye.
One of the biggest strengths of this route is how well it uses different elemental arrows and 
quivers, letting you deal even more damage whenever you match monster elemental weaknesses while staying safely out of melee range.
Skills
| Icon | Skill | Max Level | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passive | 10 | Raises DEX and directly improves ranged damage, HIT, and overall early consistency. |
| Passive | 10 | Improves bow range and ranged damage, making Archer even safer on open-field maps. |
| Support | 10 | Raises AGI and DEX for a duration, making it one of the best Archer self-buffs at every stage. |
| Offensive | 10 | Archer’s main single-target burst skill and one of the easiest early ranged DPS tools to level around. |
| Offensive | 10 | Reliable ranged AoE attack that makes Archer one of the fastest first jobs for safe mobbing. |
 | Quest | 1 | Creates arrows from materials and is granted for free through the official Archer Guild route. |
 | Quest | 1 | Knocks enemies back and helps maintain ranged spacing, especially when monsters close the gap. |
Equipment
For early beginners on AoY, the 
Eden Group Equipment Quests are very helpful once your character is ready for them, since they provide free gear that can comfortably carry Archer through early and mid-level progression.
| Equipment | Description |
|---|---|
| The official Archer Guild route rewards this weapon and is still the best starting choice because it also unlocks the free Archer quest skills. | |
| Keep multiple normal and elemental arrow types ready so you can quickly swap damage types based on monster weaknesses, especially while using Double Strafe or Arrow Shower. | |
| The early Enchanter Mounds route still gives this starter armor good value through free Max HP and Max SP enchant support. | |
| Very practical low-budget HP card if you want more safety while mobbing or leveling through harder ranged routes. | |
| Another strong beginner armor card if you want extra Max HP and better comfort while kiting monsters. | |
| The iRO leveling route specifically highlights this as the fast-track item for early Arrow Shower leveling at Sunken Ship. | |
| Cheap recovery option for heavy Arrow Shower farming or any route where you are taking repeated damage while pulling mobs. | |
| Another good healing item to carry when you are leaning into AoE mobbing or extended field sessions without support. |
Leveling
| Level Range | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3-56 | The fast route uses Catherina Von Blood [1] plus Arrow Shower to clear grouped mobs safely from range. | |
| 10-21 | Without the fast route, focus on passive targets like  Roda Frog while your DEX and bow damage ramp up. | |
| 21-41 | Continue on passive monsters like  Bigfoot, using elemental arrows to squeeze more value out of your ranged damage. | |
| 41-60 | Move into Eden Group Leveling Quests and target  Orc Warrior,  Orc Lady, and  Orc Baby. |
Job Change
You can become an Archer once your Novice reaches Job Level 10. On Age of Ymir, you have two practical routes:
| Route | What You Get | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 Official Archer Guild | ![Novice Composite Bow [3]](https://static.divine-pride.net/images/items/item/1742.png){kind=small} Novice Composite Bow [3], Arrow Repel, Arrow Crafting, plus Normal, Fire, and Silver Arrow Quivers. | Go to the Archer Guild in northeast  Payon, enter the guild area at pay_arche, and speak to the Archer Guildsman behind the desk. This is the best route if you want the free Archer quest skills immediately. |
 AoY Job Master | ![Beginner Mark [1]](https://static.divine-pride.net/images/items/item/19256.png){kind=small} Beginner Mark [1],  Ring of Experience,  Halter Lead Box,  Archer Figure, and a  Bow. | Use  Job Master. Ezekiel in the Main Office grants quest/platinum skills automatically on job changes and skips the official guild route. |
- If you want the best early Archer start, use the official Payon Archer Guild route so you keep the free bow, quivers, and Archer quest skills.
- If you want convenience and starter incentives, the AoY Job Master route is still a strong shortcut.
Source referenced for class guide details: iRO Wiki: Archer