Sniper ADL (Focused Arrow Strike)
SniperBurst-crit ranged DPS (PvE, MVP, GvG)As of 2026-09 (SEA)

Crit auto-attack Sniper that spams Focused Arrow Strike, powered by three Focused Arrow special skills. Needs 100 CRIT and 7 attack frequency; very SP hungry. A top F2P DPS pick for Sniper.
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Stat Priority
- 1. LUK
- 2. AGI
- 3. DEX
First raise LUK to 135 total, then split AGI and DEX until 7 attack frequency (DEX also adds a little frequency); aim for 90-100 CRIT. Adjust with a Priest's Blessing and Gloria plus your own Attention Concentrate and Falcon Eyes active. Another approach is AGI first, then DEX/LUK. For a pure Focused Arrow build with orange special skills, favour DEX and LUK instead.
Skills

Double StrafeLv.10
Fires 2 arrows at the target. Each arrow deals 170%+60 Neutral Ranged PDMG.Main first-job damage skill for every Archer-line build; always maxed.
Owl's EyeLv.10
Increases DEX by 20.Passive DEX; always maxed.
Vulture's EyeLv.10
Increases HIT by 20, Ranged PDMG by 10%.Passive HIT and ranged physical damage; always maxed.
Attention ConcentrateLv.10
After using Improve Concentration, increases AGI and DEX by 10, and LUK by 20 for 600 sec.Self buff for AGI, DEX and LUK; keep it on auto-cast. Sometimes called Improve or Attention Concentration.
Blitz BeatLv.10
Passive: When Basic Attacks hit, there's a 5% chance to trigger Blitz Beat. Every 3 LUK increases the trigger chance by 1%, up to 45%.
Active: Commands the falcon to charge at the target, dealing [(80+6*[Steel Crow Lv.]+INT+DEX/2)+P.ATK]*300%+150 Neutral Ranged PDMG to the target and up to 5 enemies within 2 m.This build keeps Blitz Beat, Steel Crow, Beastbane and Arrow Mastery instead; the standard ADL skill build instead takes Progressive Shot 10, Arrow Mastery 10, Beastbane 10, Detecting 3, Land Mine 7.
Steel CrowLv.10
Increases Falcon's P.ATK by 60 when attacks and skills deal damage.
BeastbaneLv.10
Increases Race DMG Bonus vs Brute and Insect by 10%.
Arrow MasteryLv.10
When using a bow to deal Basic Attacks or cast bow skills, gains 60 P.ATK Bonus. Using consumable arrows grants an additional 30 P.ATK.
Falcon AssaultLv.5
Passive: Increases Blitz Beat multiplier by 90% and enables CRIT, inheriting 15% of the CRIT rate. After reaching Lv.5, ASPD +25%;
Active: Enters Hunting Mode. For the next 10 sec, Blitz Beat inflicts Hunt Mark on enemies hit for 6 sec. Hunt Mark increases damage taken from Falcon skills by 10%.5 levels is enough for its 25% ASPD passive.
Focused Arrow StrikeLv.10
Bow-only skill. Fires a powerful Arrow, dealing 1400%+1200 Neutral Ranged PDMG to up to 5 enemies in a 14 m line. This damage can CRIT and inherits 25% of CRIT ratio.
After Focused Arrow Strike exceeds Lv.10, increases the burst skill damage of the Special Skill: Burst Shot. Current increase: 0%.Main damage skill for this build; the Aug 14 patch cut its fixed cast time to 0.15 s.
Falcon EyesLv.10
Increases all stats by 5, HIT and CRIT by 30, and Physical Skill DMG by 10% for 600 sec.Timed damage buff; keep it up.
Wind WalkerLv.10
Increases MSPD for self and allies by 30% for 6 sec; increases MSPD effect on self to 60%, and grants a 80% chance to be immune to DMG for the first 2 sec; this skill has 2 charges.Good place for leftover skill points.
Progressive ShotLv.1
Bow-exclusive skill. Fires 4 consecutive shots at the target, each dealing 120%+120 Neutral Ranged PDMG. The final shot's total skill multiplier increases by 50%.Learn at least Lv1 for its passive range bonus.
Rotation
- Auto-skill list: Attention Concentrate, Falcon Eyes, Focused Arrow Strike, then basic attack.
- Stand still where possible to keep the Agile Defense rune bonus active.
Equipment: Early game
Equipment: Mid game
Equipment: End game
Cards
Rune Engine

Burst AmplificationSlot 1 · Aqua Crystal
Increases burst skill DMG multiplier by 2~12%Focused Arrow Strike is a burst skill, so this applies at Lv4.
Abnormal Damage BoostSlot 2 · Pyro Crystal
Increases DMG multiplier by 2~12% to targets with abnormal statusTargets are usually debuffed, so this applies at Lv4.
Balanced DefenseSlot 3 · Pyro Crystal
When HP is above 50%, DMG multiplier increases by 12%. When below 50%, DMG taken is reduced by 12%Damage bonus while above 50% HP, at Lv4.
Desperate StrikeSlot 4 · Pyro Crystal
Increases P.ATK and M.ATK by 2~12%. Reduces P.DEF and M.DEF by 2~12%Currently Lv3; aim for Lv4.
Layered BladeSlot 5 · Aqua Crystal
Stacks when dealing DMG. Each stack increases DMG by 0.8%, up to 20 stacks, lasting 10s. After acquiring , gain 5 stacks each time DMG is dealt.Currently Lv3. Agile Defense is a good alternative.
ResonanceLv2 blue (Aqua) + Lv2 green (Gale) is a solid starting point; aim for Lv3 blue + Lv2 green (or at least Lv1 green). Wind + Water works for all Sniper builds. Crystal colour is the colour the SEA rune data lists for that primary effect (community names: Gale = Wind/green, Geo = Earth/brown, Aqua = Water/blue, Pyro = Fire/red, Lumina = Holy/yellow).
Relics
Four-link purple relic, AGI +10
Two two-link blue relics, DEX +3 each
Special Skills (Affixes)

Deadeye AimAccessory
During Falcon Eyes, damage dealt +0.8~28%.At gold Lv2, +17% while Falcon Eyes is up; a core pick.
Deadly ShotAccessory
Bow skill damage +0.6~33%.An alternative to Deadeye Aim, though most players still prefer Deadeye Aim.
Focused AmplificationAccessory
Focused Arrow Strike's inherited CRIT ratio +3~30%, damage +1.2~42%.A core pick at gold Lv2.
Elite GuardArmor
DMG taken from MVP, Mini, and Boss -0.5~27.5%.Generic PvE survival pick: less damage taken from MVP, Mini and Boss monsters. Not class-specific.
PDMG ReductionCloak
When taking damage, PDMG taken -0.7~35.8% for 5s.Generic defensive pick for both PvE and PvP from the Lv25 forge series up. Swap for Duelist Guard in PvP.
Burst ShotWeapon
After a short delay, Focused Arrow Strike deals another 32~1120% Neutral Ranged PDMG to enemies in the cast areaAt gold Lv2, contributes about 25% of total damage; a core pick for ADL.
Apocalypse Traits
Swift Arrow StrikeWeapon
Focused Arrow Strike cast time -0.15s. Inherited CRIT rate +25%.An alternative weapon apocalypse trait: Focused Arrow Strike cast time -0.15 s and more inherited CRIT.
Pets
Tips
- Save God-Forged Ember for the Lv70 special skills; don't spend it at Lv40 or Lv55.
- Lucky Treasure: go for Focused Arrow Strike +1 or +2.
- SP runs out fast: put Zircon gems on armor and cape to help. This build's heavy SP burn is a known trade-off of the Focused Arrow hybrid playstyle.
- Enchants: Swift Attack II on weapon and accessories, Fortitude on shoes.
- Title Pathfinder I and guild ATK training add a lot of flat ATK.
Sources
- Minszy: Free to Play Sniper Guide, ADL Build (transcript)2026-09-21
- RTNW Hub: Sniper Builds (ADL, Falcon and Trap)2026-08-28
- In-game job build presets and Build Master tasks (SEA client data, via RoWorldDB jobs page)2026-09-24
- OWIISHII: Sniper ADL Build, Falken Bow DPS (title and description only)2026-09-15
- Felicat Gaming: Hybrid ADL/Falcon Sniper Complete Build (chapters and comments)2026-08-31
- Anivestigator: Burst Sniper Full Guide (description and comments)2026-08-14
- Sploot: Sniper Burst Blitz Build, High DPS Hybrid for F2P (title and comments)2026-08-22
- Kurosu_Gaming: Update Hunter F2P Build Falcon & Focused Strike (Lv70+, description)2026-08-07
- Official: August 14 Maintenance Notice (Adv. 2nd Job ultimate skills, Sniper and Druid adjustments)2026-08-13