Archery Skilling

[truenoir]

Ah cool, thanks for the reply

[Wrath]

Found a light elemental in Qufim, stood there for like 20 minutes unloaded every arrow I had into it for good skill ups.

Very useful thread

[DrowII]

Stupid double posts.

[DrowII]

Well finally capped archery at 201 for level 70. All it took was some squid sushi my buddy mass produces and camping ose for 3 spawns on saturday(no drop in 3 spawns).

Also capped sword dagger and evasion at 228, 228, and 201.

[Tomoh]

Yesterday during my BC30 (6 Scorpions), Expunger Bow dropped.

Expunger (Short Bow) LV 72 D26 Delay360 RARE, EX Latent effect：Ｄ39 Ranged accuracy +9

This would be one of the best bows for RDM that is inexpensive and reasonably attainable.

How is the latent effect activated? I've heard rumors of killing 300 easy preys to 500 WS on easy (Penalty of reverting back to original if used on prey below easy>< Can anyone confirm or provide me with links to a Japanese or an English site?

I've also posted on RNG section but have not received a satisfactory response. Thanks.

[Apple Pie]

This JP website may give you some idea, Tomoh.
http://mnk4.no-ip.org/?%A5%C7%A5%B9%...B0%BE%F2%B7%EF

Right now, one of these EX/RARE weapons, Destroyers, is very hot among MNKs. The MNK guy on that page found that the way we activated the latent effect was the same as that of WS quest with trial weapons. The only difference was the point needed. He reported that we needed 500 points (300 points for WS quest) with the hard data taken by FFrep.

As a result, I guess that's the same for Expunger. You need to use Bow WS on EP or stronger mobs.

By the way, as for the highest damage possible, Rapid Bow +1 is slightly better than Expunger because the weapon rank int (D / 9) is "int (26 / 9)", not "int (39 / 9)" even after the latent effect triggers. However, +9 Racc is very nice. I'll choose Expunger over Rapid Bow +1 if I have chance to get it.

[Tomoh]

Thanks again Grendal. 500 points seem extreme. I really hated the WS quest for Dagger and 1-h sword. Beating on 500 EP+for less D and +6 in accruacy over Rapid+1

[DrowII]

I know Expunger is a short bow but does it by any chance at least have a unique look? I am tired of the same old short bow graphic.

[Apple Pie]

Yes, it does.

[DrowII]

For some reason I am only getting a red x instead of a picture Apple.

[Apple Pie]

Hmm, it sometimes appears and it sometimes disappears, too. I don't know what's happening.

Anyway, can you open this link?
http://ffxigraphipedia.jog.buttobi.n...w/Unknown8.jpg

[DrowII]

Yea that works great Apple. That is a nice looking bow. I am gonna have to try to get one of those, what is the suggested minimum level to participate in that bcnm?

[Prefect]

I had heard that those Rare/Ex weapons activated the latent similar ot the DRK subjob quest, except you had to have the killing blow against 300 creatures that are at least easy prey. 500 points via weaponskills would be a lot easier.

[Ka1'E1]

no the link isn't working.

Could some one explain to me these points and what they are refering to? I just hit 61 last night so I know I am a ways off from trials and such. How exactlly do the WS points work? more for light and dark chains?

[Apple Pie]

You may wanna read this.

http://www.otaku-attack.com/ws-quest-guide.php