The Archer is a sub-class of Fighter, specializing in one particular missile weapon, not necessarily the longbow although this is the most common. Found all over Grayhawk the archer is a popular addition to any army, the longbow is still considered one of the most powerful battlefield weapons and many travellers and guards rely on the ability of the archer to protect them.
The archer can wear any armour whatsoever (no shield) but as their skills increase they gain stealth abilities (silent move rural) so the use of plate mail is not common amongst archers. Archers historically were men of great strength, the only ones able to draw the longbow and use it to its full potential.
| XP | Level | Special Abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | Concealment Rural |
| 2,000 | 2 | |
| 4,000 | 3 | |
| 8,000 | 4 | |
| 18,000 | 5 | Silent Move Rural |
| 35,000 | 6 | |
| 70,000 | 7 | 20% Increase to range of bow |
| 125,000 | 8 | |
| 200,000 | 9 | Lord - Dexterity +1 |
| 400,000 | 10 | |
| 600,000 | 11 | Master, class professional |
| 800,000 | 12 | |
| 1,000,000 | 13 | |
| 1,200,000 | 14 | |
| 1,400,000 | 15 | |
| 1,600,000 | 16 | |
| 1,800,000 | 17 | |
| 2,000,000 | 18 | Grandmaster |