Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

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Broutwo
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Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

#1 Post by Broutwo »

I'm leaning toward a teleport run, a regen inscription, and one of those cure affliction/damage reduction inscriptions. Anybody have other preferences for their ranged characters?

jenx
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Re: Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

#2 Post by jenx »

Once they turn up get a powerful shield. Late in game I've seen 600+ over 5 turns.

btw, just had my best ever regen infusion - 715 over 6 turns, cooldown of 12 turns. if only I could pass it on to my next character...
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Toxic_Chicken
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Re: Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

#3 Post by Toxic_Chicken »

2 shield runes, 1 controlled phase door rune, and a teleport rune. I only play skeleton archers.

Broutwo
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Re: Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

#4 Post by Broutwo »

Okay, both of you have shield runes on your list, buy why? I'd think a heal or regen might be better.

Mind you, I'm a new as I seem to this incarnation of TOME. I don't have skeletons yet, my highest character almost reached 20th level, and my archer is a dwarf :)

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Re: Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

#5 Post by phantomglider »

Shield runes don't take a turn to activate, you can turn them on preemptively instead of waiting until you're already in a bad situation, and it's harder for enemies to do lethal damage in a single turn if they also have to punch through a shield.

Also, you may not know this, but it's possible to spend category talent points to gain inscription slots. With all of your slots full and an unspent category point, use a rune or infusion, and the popup that normal asks what you want to replace will have an option to buy a new slot.
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bricks
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Re: Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

#6 Post by bricks »

If I'm not antimagic/undead, I always get Shielding and Regeneration. Wild is always useful, too. For an Archer specifically, I'd recommend a Movement infusion, and either Teleport or Controlled Phase Door. Invisibility runes can be nice, too, as they pretty much give you a breather in any situation. They are also great for scouting; you don't want to be surprised with a boss right around the next corner.
Sorry about all the parentheses (sometimes I like to clarify things).

Broutwo
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Re: Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

#7 Post by Broutwo »

Well I've got a nice 303 regen, a teleport, and a wild that gives me 21% resist all and cure physical and mental afflictions. Let's see what else drops :)

Thanks for all of the input, guys!

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Re: Best inscriptions/runes for an archer?

#8 Post by PowerWyrm »

Once you get an anorithil escort, take Providence as reward and replace the wild infusion by a shielding rune.

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