Blackarrow Overview
The Blackarrow is a ranged damage dealer that excels at dealing consistent damage from a safe distance. Armed with a bow, they combine precise shots, specialized arrows, and mobility to control engagements while avoiding confrontations. Rather than relying on raw durability, the Blackarrow rewards players who can maintain spacing, create openings, and punish enemies with well-timed attacks.
Its talents support different ranged playstyles, allowing players to specialize in powerful charged attacks, sustained pressure, or utility through specialized arrows. Regardless of your preferred approach, mastering distance and timing is key to getting the most out of the class.
This guide covers everything you need to know about playing the Blackarrow, including its strengths and weaknesses, weapon skills, talent options, skill priorities, and general gameplay tips to help you master the class.
- ✓Excels at dealing consistent ranged damage while controlling engagements from a safe distance.
- ✓High mobility makes it easier to reposition, kite enemies, and avoid incoming attacks.
- ✓Flexible talents support multiple ranged playstyles, from burst damage to sustained pressure and utility.
- ✗Low survivability makes positioning mistakes especially punishing.
- ✗Requires accurate aim to consistently deal damage.
- ✗Loses much of its advantage when forced into close-range engagements.
Blackarrow Weapon
The Bow allows the Blackarrow to control engagements from a safe distance through precise shots, specialized arrows, and superior mobility. Its weapon mechanics reward careful positioning, accurate aim, and knowing when to pressure enemies or create space before they can close the gap. It has 3 playstyles.
- Quick Shots provide reliable sustained damage while allowing you to stay mobile.
- Charged Shots deal increased damage and reward players who can create openings from a safe distance.
- Special Arrows offer additional utility, such as applying debuffs or setting up burst damage depending on your chosen skills and talents.
While every Blackarrow uses the same weapon, its talent paths allow it to specialize in different playstyles, ranging from precision-focused damage to utility and crowd control.
Who Should Play Blackarrow?
The Blackarrow is a great pick for players who enjoy ranged combat and prefer outsmarting enemies over overpowering them. Instead of trading blows up close, you'll spend most fights reading the battlefield and picking your moments to strike.
Success here comes down to positioning and patience. Knowing when to engage, retreat, or reposition often matters just as much as landing the shot itself.
Blackarrow Rating
| Stat | Rating |
|---|---|
| HP | 2/5 |
| Attack | 5/5 |
| Crowd Control | 4/5 |
| Mobility | 3/5 |
| Difficulty | 3/5 |
Blackarrow Skill List & Priority
Arrow Types
The Blackarrow attacks using Normal Arrows and Skill Arrows. Normal Arrows are your default attacks and can be fired without restriction, providing consistent damage between cooldowns. Skill Arrows are equipped before entering a hunt, and each grants unique offensive or utility effects. Most Skill Arrows consume Energy and become available again after their individual cooldowns, while a few consume no Energy and can be used freely. Choosing the right arrow for each situation is a core part of mastering the Blackarrow.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Shooting (Basic Skill) |  Press to quickly shoot the currently loaded arrow and hold to charge the bow. Charging does not consume Energy and increases the arrow's Damage Multiplier, Impact, Effective Range, and Maximum Range. After fully drawing, you enter an Aiming state for a short time. |
Archer's Arrows focus on direct damage and offensive pressure. They enhance your shots with effects such as piercing, chain lightning, knockback, and lingering damage, making them well suited for eliminating targets from a safe distance.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Steel Arrow |  Fine steel arrows deal Physical Damage on hit and can pierce one unit. |
| Concussive Arrow |  Storm-imbued rune arrowheads burst into air waves on hit, dealing Physical Damage to enemies within range and inflicting stagger. If fired at full draw, they will knock back enemies caught in the air waves. |
| Lightning Arrow |  Arrows wrapped in lightning deal Physical Damage on hit and create a lightning chain that jumps between enemies. Each enemy can only be hit by the lightning chain once, with each hit dealing less Physical Damage. If Lightning Arrow hits the environment near enemies, it creates a lightning chain with a lower Damage Multiplier. |
| Splatter Arrow |  The arrow shaft is coated in blood that splatters on hit, dealing Physical Damage to nearby enemies. The longer the bow is drawn, the larger the splatter area. The Physical Damage from the splatter is lower than the damage from a direct hit. Splatter Arrow has no cooldown, consumes no Energy, and can trigger all talent effects of Normal Arrow. |
| Bloodfly Arrow (Unlocks Lv. 8) |  The arrowheads are coated with mysterious corrupted blood to attract blood flies. Bloodfly Arrows deal Physical Damage on hit. The blood flies stay on the enemy for a period, continuously dealing Physical Damage, with a portion being True Damage. If Bloodfly Arrow hits the environment near enemies, the blood flies will fly to the nearest target, dealing continuous Physical Damage with a reduced Damage Multiplier. |
Bow Skills
The Blackarrow also has access to weapon skills that complement its arrows, providing burst damage, mobility, scouting, crowd control, and defensive tools.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Scattershot |  Fires multiple arrows in a wide spread, making it effective at close range while knocking enemies back to create breathing room. |
| Rapid Arrows |  Enters Volley mode, allowing you to rapidly fire arrows without slowing your movement until the effect ends or you dodge. |
| Sky Piercer |  Fires a fully drawn piercing shot that excels at hitting multiple enemies lined up in its path. |
| Frostblight Bomb |  Throws a bomb that freezes enemies after a short delay, creating opportunities to disengage or follow up with attacks. |
| Impact Grenade (Unlocks Lv. 9) |  Throws a sticky grenade that can be detonated manually or automatically, knocking back nearby enemies and disrupting their positioning. |
| Shadow Step (Unlocks Lv. 10) |  Grants Stealth and can be chained multiple times, allowing you to reposition safely before quickly returning to combat with faster charged shots. |
| Predator's Senses (Unlocks Lv. 7) |  Detects nearby enemies and leaves scent trails leading to the closest target, making it invaluable for scouting and tracking opponents. |
Skill Priority
The Blackarrow's preferred skills depend on whether you want to maximize ranged damage or control the battlefield with utility arrows and crowd control. While every build relies on accurate shots and good positioning, each playstyle prioritizes different weapon skills to support its strengths.
The skill priority below highlights the core skills for each Blackarrow build. Because the best skill choices depend on your talent progression, these recommendations assume you have already unlocked the core talents that support your chosen playstyle.
| Playstyle | Priority Skills |
|---|---|
| Archer | Sky Piercer > Rapid Arrows > Scattershot |
| Hunter | Frostblight Bomb > Shadow Step > Impact Grenade |
How to Play Blackarrow
Playing the Blackarrow effectively is all about controlling the battlefield from a distance. Rather than relying on durability, the class rewards players who maintain good positioning, choose the right arrows for each encounter, and capitalize on openings with accurate shots. Success comes from balancing consistent pressure with smart use of your utility tools to keep enemies at bay.
Master Your Arrows
The Blackarrow's greatest strength lies in its variety of arrows. Archer's Skill Arrows focus on direct damage and burst potential, while Hunter's Skill Arrows emphasize crowd control, debuffs, and area denial. Learn when to swap between them based on the situation instead of relying on a single arrow throughout a fight.
Stay at Range
Maintaining distance is one of the most important aspects of playing the Blackarrow. Use your range advantage to pressure enemies before they can close the gap, and reposition whenever opponents begin to threaten you. If you're forced into close combat, create space with your utility skills before resuming your ranged attacks.
Make Every Shot Count
Many of the Blackarrow's strongest attacks reward careful aim and timing. Fully drawn shots deal greater damage and often unlock additional effects, while missing key arrows can leave you waiting on cooldowns and reduce your overall pressure. Look for safe opportunities to line up accurate shots instead of firing recklessly.
Use Your Utility Wisely
The Blackarrow's utility skills are just as important as its offensive tools. Abilities like Scattershot, Frostblight Bomb, Impact Grenade, Shadow Step, and Predator's Senses can create openings, escape dangerous situations, scout nearby enemies, or control the battlefield. Saving these skills for the right moment is often more valuable than using them as soon as they become available.
Builds
Now that you understand the Blackarrow's core mechanics, the next step is choosing a build that matches your preferred playstyle. Our dedicated build guides cover recommended skills, talent progressions, and gameplay tips for each Blackarrow build.
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