Wind Archer Class Guide
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The Wind Archer is a subclass of the Cygnus Knight in MapleStory that specializes in using a bow to deal damage from a distance. This class is known for its high mobility and fast-paced gameplay, making it an excellent choice for players who enjoy a more active playstyle.
Basics
Race – Cygnus Knights
Job – Bowman
Class – Wind Archer
Primary STAT – DEX
Primary Weapon – Bow
Sub Weapon – Jewel
![Maplestory Wind archer. bowman with light hair and green eyes holding green bow.](https://i0.wp.com/maplerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wind-Archer-2.png?resize=350%2C343&ssl=1)
Strengths & Weaknesses
PROS | CONS |
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High Mobility: Wind Archers possess excellent mobility, allowing them to quickly navigate through maps and evade enemy attacks | Squishiness: Wind Archers are relatively squishy, meaning they have lower health and defense compared to some other classes |
Strong Area-of-Effect (AoE) Damage: Wind Archers excel in dealing AoE damage, making them effective at clearing mobs and groups of enemies | Limited Burst Damage: While Wind Archers have solid sustained damage, they may have limitations in terms of burst damage. Their damage output may not be as explosive or instantaneous as some other classes |
High Critical Hit Rate: Wind Archers have a natural high critical hit rate | Close-Range Vulnerability: While Wind Archers have excellent mobility, they may face challenges when dealing with enemies that engage in close-quarters combat |
Difficulty
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inner ability
Line 1 | Boss Damage +20% |
Line 2 | Critical Rate +20% |
Line 3 | +8% Damage when attacking targets with abnormal status |
Hyper Skill
RECOMMENDED HYPER PASSIVE SKILL BUILD
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Song of Heaven – Boss Rush
Damage increases when attacking Boss Monsters with Song of Heaven
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Song of Heaven – Reinforce
Increases the damage of Song of Heaven
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Trifling Wind – Double Chance
Doubles the Spirit Arrows created per enemy
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Trifling Wind – Enhance
Increases the chance to activate Trifling Wind
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Trifling Wind – Reinforce
Increases Trifling Wind’s damage
Nodes
Tri-Nodes | Skill | Skill | Skill |
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Primary Trio | ![]() Trifling Wind I | ![]() Song Of Heaven | ![]() Storm Bringer |
Secondary Trio | ![]() Fairy Spiral | ![]() Monsoon | Any Skill |