Archer/Hunter Need Help with Level 55-60 Sharpshooter Archer Build

Hi everyone,

I'm currently playing Archer and just hit level 56. I'm looking to build around the Sharpshooter archetype, and I could really use some help figuring out a good build for the level 55-60 range.

I'm mainly playing solo, so I'd like a build that has decent survivability, good damage, and enough mana sustain to use abilities frequently. I'm not sure which armor or accessories are best at this level, and I'm also a bit confused about which bow I should aim for.

If anyone has suggestions for gear, skill point distribution, or general tips for playing Sharpshooter effectively at this stage, I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks in advance!

 

Hi,
I am kind of late to this post, so I don't know where you are in the game now. From my limited experience, most weapons and armors work around this level so use whatever you like because you are eventually going to switch to higher level gears. For me, I used a lot of legendary gear cause they are usually pretty good. Also, do know that I'm not the most experienced player, so I might have some incorrect info.

I wasn't playing sharpshooter in this level range, so I am not sure what it is like. Off the top of my head I can think of two ways.
1) Melee/Spell. I find it more difficult to find high mana regen armor and weapons around this stage, so I would use melee most of the time and use spells when you have mana.
2) Twain's arc. Find a slow and high damage weapon with life steal, main attack damage, or mana steal identifications on other pieces because you are relying mostly on the Twain's arc ability of sharpshooter and less on spells. (Need at least 2 Focus to charge Twain's arc).
As a sharpshooter, you should also try to keep your Focus up when you play to deal more damage!

Tip with spells: When you are casting spells consecutively, cast different spells next to each other because the mana cost for spells go up by 5 every time after the first two spells.
This thread explains it pretty well, and it also give some insights on build creation: 2.0 Freedom Thread (Building Guide and Build Library) - Aquila
Explanation under [Spoiler: ”My Take On How To Build Freedom”] -> [Spoiler: ”Dictionary”]

Spell point distribution will depend heavily on what you decide to use. If you want survivability, you can use armor that synergize well with defense and agility. If you want damage, focus on strength and dexterity. If you want to spell spam, focus on intelligence. Do also note that increasing different ability points with increase the elemental damage you deal associated with it. Strength increases earth, dexterity increases thunder, intelligence increases water, defense increases fire, and agility increases air.

I am not the best build maker out there, but here is what I came up with for the builds. These are also lvl 60+. I have not tried them in game, and they might lack in some ways more than others. The health points on these are kinda sus and will depend on the roll you get on your armor. However, the mana regen is pretty decent, probably not spell spammable tho. It was fun making these and you should definitely try making your own in the future if you are inclined!

Sharpshooter (lvl 62):
Bow: Clairvoyance
Helmet: Capsid Frame
Chestplate: Chaos
Leggings: Ingrainment
Boots: The Silent
Ring 1: Frankincense
Ring 2: Photon
Bracelet: Zhight Coral Band
Necklace: Purification Bead

Boltslinger or Sharpshooter (lvl 67):
Bow: Bighted Seraph
Helmet: Capsid Frame
Chestplate: Augoeides
Leggings: Evening Primrose
Boots: Phage Pins
Ring 1: Guardian Loop
Ring 2: Guardian Loop
Bracelet: Call to Concord
Necklace: Chaotic Amulet


Resources used:
WynnBuilder for build making and WynnAtlas for searching

Apologies for not being able to put a link, I wish I could.

Good luck leveling!