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Career / Ranged

Barding Marksman

Black Arrow
Career points30
Active abilityBlack Arrow

A legendary bowman of Dale whose ancestors slew Smaug, carrying on the tradition of unerring marksmanship.

Archetype
Ranged

Active ability — Black Arrow

Cooldown (s)
30
Duration (s)
8

Root (granted at the start)

  • passive — Black Arrow grants +5% ranged damage in honor of Bard the Bowman. (Damage +5% (Ranged))

Tier 1 · Bowman of Esgaroth · from level 1

  • Bowman of Esgaroth: keystone — Black Arrow radius increased, covering wider kill zones.
  • Bowman of Esgaroth: passive — +8% ranged damage. (Damage +8% (Ranged))
  • Bowman of Esgaroth: passive — +5% armor penetration. (ArmorPenetration +5%)
  • Bowman of Esgaroth: passive — +7% movement speed. (MovementSpeed +7%)
  • Bowman of Esgaroth: passive — +5% battle renown gain. (RenownGain +5%)
  • Watch of the Long Lake: keystone — Black Arrow duration extended, sustained barrage.
  • Watch of the Long Lake: passive — +5% resistance. (Resistance +5%)
  • Watch of the Long Lake: passive — +5 max health. (Health +5)
  • Watch of the Long Lake: passive — +5% party spotting range. (PartySpottingRange +5%)
  • Watch of the Long Lake: passive — +10% stealth bonus. (StealthBonus +10%)

Tier 2 · Dragon-Shooter · from level 10

  • Heir of the Black Arrow: keystone — Black Arrow charge reduced, maintaining constant pressure.
  • Heir of the Black Arrow: passive — +10% party spotting range. (PartySpottingRange +10%)
  • Heir of the Black Arrow: passive — +10% movement speed. (MovementSpeed +10%)
  • Heir of the Black Arrow: passive — +13% stealth bonus. (StealthBonus +13%)
  • Heir of the Black Arrow: passive — +10% battle renown gain. (RenownGain +10%)
  • Thrush-Sighted Archer: keystone — Black Arrow gains additional penetration while active.
  • Thrush-Sighted Archer: passive — +12% ranged damage. (Damage +12% (Ranged))
  • Thrush-Sighted Archer: passive — +10% armor penetration. (ArmorPenetration +10%)
  • Thrush-Sighted Archer: passive — +8 max health. (Health +8)
  • Thrush-Sighted Archer: passive — +3% troop damage. (TroopDamage +3%)

Tier 3 · Bearer of the Black Arrow · from level 20

  • Dragonslayer of Dale: keystone — Black Arrow radius greatly expanded, inescapable volleys.
  • Dragonslayer of Dale: passive — +18% ranged damage. (Damage +18% (Ranged))
  • Dragonslayer of Dale: passive — +15% armor penetration. (ArmorPenetration +15%)
  • Dragonslayer of Dale: passive — +15% battle renown gain. (RenownGain +15%)
  • Dragonslayer of Dale: passive — +5% troop damage. (TroopDamage +5%)
  • The Bow of Girion's Line: keystone — Black Arrow charge greatly reduced, relentless fire.
  • The Bow of Girion's Line: passive — +15% stealth bonus. (StealthBonus +15%)
  • The Bow of Girion's Line: passive — +15% movement speed. (MovementSpeed +15%)
  • The Bow of Girion's Line: passive — +9 max health. (Health +9)
  • The Bow of Girion's Line: passive — +15% party spotting range. (PartySpottingRange +15%)

Point rules

  • One point per character level, up to 30 (plus the root). One keystone per tier until a tier 3 group is complete.