The Blackarrow is the default archer class in Mistfall Hunter, and it can be an excellent option if you enjoy playing from range. Like any other class, the Blackarrow has its specific set of pros and cons.
You can deal a lot of damage from range without getting close to your enemies, but melee-focused classes and bosses can be trouble if you are not using the correct build.
Mistfall Hunter Blackarrow class overview
I really like the Blackarrow class, despite its apparent weaknesses. Is it an S-tier class? Probably not. However, you can find the game extremely enjoyable when playing as an archer. I recommend this class for Trios because you will need other players to cover your weaknesses.
Before I dig into the build, let’s quickly check out the pros and cons that you can expect from this class.
Pros
- Highest range among all characters
- Closest class when it comes to using a build with a gun
- Great for those who have good aim in FPS titles
- Balanced skills that do well in both PvP and PvE
- Works well with melee-focused classes like Mercenary and Withered Knight in Trios
Cons
- Very low survivability
- Hard class to use in Solos
- Enemies in close range can be a big threat
- A few missed shots can turn out to be dangerous
Let’s now check out my recommended build for this class.
Best Mistfall Hunter Blackarrow build
First, we have to decide on the type of arrow to use. At level 3, you can have three different options.
- Steel Arrow: Great at taking down minions since it can pierce through one enemy and hit the next in line.
- Concussive Arrow: Great choice for PvP since it can inflict stagger on the enemies. If you fire it at full draw, it will knock back the enemy.
- Paralysis Arrow: Releases a medicinal mist in an area upon impact. Players in the mist will get Exhausted (go for this if you want to focus on PvP).
- Featherlight Arrow: This special arrow has no cooldown, consumes no Energy, and triggers all talents of a normal arrow. This is a good choice if you want a more PvE-focused build.
Here are the key skills to use with this build.
- Scattershot: Since you fire multiple arrows in a radius, it’s good to clear waves of enemies. The arrows also have a knockback effect that’s great against melee-focused enemies.
- Rapid Arrows: Best skill in PvP situations since you can rapidly fire up to five arrows, dealing Physical damage. Your movement speed also remains unchanged during the volley.
- Frostblight Bomb: Great support skill to freeze enemies in place and make them easier targets.
- Predator’s Senses: Go for this if you are building a heavy PvP-focused build. It allows you to track nearby enemies from a distance, thereby allowing you to gain a strategic advantage over time.
Here are some of the key Talents to use with this build.
- Measured Pace: Allows you to recover energy when you carry at least two Archer’s arrows and fire at full draw.
- Marksman: Fully charged arrows will shoot with more accuracy.
- Dodge Power Shot: Replaces your roll with a dodge. The attack then consumes additional energy and auto-aims at enemies. While the damage will be lowered, it will activate the special effects of all charged arrows.
- Colossal Speed: Increases charging speed for shooting.
- Astound: Raises the knockback from fully charged Concussive arrows.
Finally, here are the vital affixes for this Blackarrow build.
- Ranged: Raises the damage against all enemies at a distance.
- Focused: Raises your charging speed and your movement speed after a certain level
Ultimately, you have to be a bit careful when using this class. It specifically works well against melee-focused classes like Mercenary, as long as you can maintain distance. It is also great at targeting the backline of enemy teams, which usually include the Seer and the Sorcerer.
