Sniper
The advantage that Snipers have over their enemies is that their enemiesdon't even see the Sniper before an arrow ends up between their eyes. The
Sniper's experience and keen eyesight allow them to spot targets before
being spotted, hit critical targets from a distance, and even shoot arrows
around corners. They even have an uncanny ability to coax more damage out
of their arrows, though how they do so is a closely held secret.
Skills
Level 1: farsightSyntax: cast farsight (
The farsight spell expands the caster's consciousness, allowing them to scan
in a radius larger than normal (+2 rooms).
Level 3: advanced shoot
Skill: Shoot
Syntax: shoot
shoot
shoot fido east
shoot fido 2wn
shoot all (
shoot all north
shoot all 3nw
A character can use this ability only when he has the bow skill. To shoot,
he must wield a bow and hold an arrow in his hand.
The range is based on the character's level of archery. The higher level,
the further one can shoot arrows and the more damage will be dealt. You can
choose the target you want to shoot at with the standard #.name prefix.
There is a chance of shooting up to three times based on your second and
third attack skills.
Shooting mobiles in rooms around you will cause most mobiles to track you
down and attack you. While the skill is not fully mastered, there is a
chance that arrows will shoot an unintended target in the path or simply
miss the target and pierce the ground.
The further away you are from your target, the less damage your arrows will
do (unless you have the skill reactive arrows). The damage is decreased by
a percentage (room distance*10). For example, if you are one room away you
will do 10% less damage and if you are five rooms away you will do 50% less
damage. When the target's hitpoints are below 30%, shoot will do 10% more
damage.
If your opponent is wearing equipment with resistance to shoot, the amount
of damage dealt will be decreased by the amount of resistance.
Shoot has a chance to second and third attack.
Skill: Advanced Shoot
Syntax: automatic
Experienced snipers are able to shoot arrows around corners instead of
simply in a linear direction. For example, 'shoot fido 2e3n'.
Damage type: Based on the arrow.
Level 5: perfect aim
Syntax: automatic
A skilled sniper who has perfected his aim with the shoot skill has a chance
to hit a vital spot, dealing 50% more damage, even when the target is at a
distance. The chance do so is based on the skill mastery and the Sniper's
dexterity. The shoot skill must be fully mastered to practice this skill.
Main stat: Dexterity.
Level 7: reactive arrows
Syntax: automatic
Experienced Snipers gain the ability to infuse their arrows with a special
power that makes them increase in speed the longer they travel. Therefore,
they inflict more damage the further away their target is.
Normally Archers are penalized by ‑10% damage for each room the arrow must
cross to hit the target, but with this skill, the damage is increased by
+10% each room.
Level 10: ambush
Syntax: ambush
By positioning themselves out of sight, Snipers can release an arrow and
catch their victims unaware, ambushing them. Depending on their skill
level, dexterity, and luck, the Sniper may stun and root the victim. If the
target can see the Sniper then the chance to stun and root is drastically
decreased.
Main stat: Dexterity.