One of the basic character templates provided by Turbine. It replaced the original Archer template. Its description is as follows:
- BOW HUNTERS are specialists in the use of bows. Few characters can shoot arrows with such lethal precision as a highly trained hunter. The Bow Hunter profession contains the Arcane Lore, Finesse Weapons, Item Enchantment, Melee Defense, Missile Weapons, and Shield skills.
- For the pre-Master of Arms template, see Bow Hunter/Archive
Suggested skills to learn as your Bow Hunter advances are: Healing, Fletching, Life Magic.
Innate Attributes
| Strength | 40 |
| Endurance | 30 |
| Coordination | 100 |
| Quickness | 100 |
| Focus | 50 |
| Self | 10 |
| Health | 15 |
| Stamina | 30 |
| Mana | 10 |
Innate Skills
In addition to the skills listed, all characters start with the trained starting skills, bonus masteries, and bonus augmentation for their heritage listed on Character Races.
Aluvian, Gharu'ndim, Sho, Viamontian, Shadow, Gearknight, Empyrean, Undead, Tumerok:
| Specialized | |
|---|---|
| Arcane Lore | 27 |
| Finesse Weapons | 77 |
| Melee Defense | 77 |
| Missile Weapons | 60 |
| Trained | |
| Item Enchantment | 20 |
| Shield | 75 |
Advancement
Turbine's suggestion for advancement from before Master of Arms is to learn Healing, Fletching, and Life Magic.
| Character Templates | |
|---|---|
| Stock Templates | |
| Current | Bow Hunter, Life Caster, Soldier, Swashbuckler, War Mage, Wayfarer |
| Retired | Archer, Blademaster, Enchanter, Life Mage, Sorcerer, Vagabond, Warrior |
| Player Created Templates | |
| Magic | Advanced War Mage, Battle Mage, CLaW Mage, Martyr Mage, Melee Mage, Melee Martyr Mage, Og Mage, Opal Mage, Opal Tank Mage |
| Melee | Covenant Warrior |
| Missile | Mage Slayer (PvP), PvM Archer, Pure mage/archer (no war/void) |
| Mule & Crafter | None listed |
| Hybrid | Combat Alchemist, Hybrid Mage/UA (PvP) |
| Miscellaneous | None listed |