In Archero 2, optimizing equipment and rune configurations remains crucial for consistent performance during runs. This guide explores effective setups for various weapon types and their synergies with active abilities. Here’s an overview of top-tier loadouts dominating both player-versus-environment and competitive modes.
Optimal Longbow/Crossbow Configuration for PvE Encounters
When utilizing projectile-oriented weapons like the Longbow or Crossbow, prioritize enhancements that amplify ranged capabilities. These setups excel in boss engagements through sustained damage output. Key equipment focuses on increasing critical strike potential and attack frequency while maintaining defensive stability.
Essential Equipment for Projectile Builds
Recommended gear combinations replace certain Dragoon set components with alternatives offering better scalability against high-health targets. Focus remains on balancing offensive stats with survival mechanics through accessory selections.
Rune Selection Strategy
Prioritize enhancements affecting projectile velocity, multi-shot probabilities, and piercing capabilities when configuring runes for these weapons. Avoid area-of-effect modifiers that offer limited value in single-target engagements.
Staff/Spear Builds for Crowd Control
These area-clearing weapons benefit from equipment sets amplifying combo multipliers. Maintaining uninterrupted attack chains proves vital for maximizing their damage potential during wave-based challenges.
Gearing Recommendations
The Oracle set remains paramount for maintaining combo-driven damage scaling. Secondary options exist for players lacking complete S-tier equipment, though with noticeable performance trade-offs.
| Gear | Core Passives | Pros & Cons | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
 Oracle Boots |
Rare: Dodge +5% Epic: Crit DMG increases by 32% when Combo exceeds 30 Mythic: Crit DMG increases by 48% when Combo exceeds 20 |
+ Any Combo passive is a priority when using Spear/Staff – Oracle set is pretty bad for PvP |
 Echo Boots |
 Oracle Helmet |
Rare: Red Heart Heal +20% Epic: Gain 2x Combo on CRIT Mythic: Gain 3x Combo on CRIT |
+ Any Combo passive is a priority when using Spear/Staff – Oracle set is pretty bad for PvP |
 Echo Helmet |
 Oracle Armor |
Rare: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Epic: For every 5 Combo, next hit gains 2 diagonal arrows Mythic: For every 5 Combo, next hit gains 4 diagonal arrows |
+ Any Combo passive is a priority when using Spear/Staff – Oracle set is pretty bad for PvP |
 Echo Armor |
 Oracle Ring |
Rare: CRIT Rate +3% Epic: For every 5 Combo, ATK SPD increases by 2%, up to 8% Mythic: For every 5 Combo, ATK SPD increases by 4%, up to 16% |
+ Any Combo passive is priority when using Spear/Staff – Oracle set is pretty bad for PvP |
 Echo Ring |
 Oracle Amulet |
Rare: CRIT DMG +12% Epic: For every 5 Combo, next DMG is doubled Mythic: For every 3 Combo, next DMG is doubled |
+ Any Combo passive is a priority + Griffin/Decisiveness amulet viable for PvP – Oracle set suboptimal for PvP |
 Echo Amulet  Griffin Amulet |
 Oracle Spear |
Rare: DMG increases with Combo up to 10% Epic: +2% CRIT Rate per 5 Combo Mythic: +4% CRIT Rate per 5 Combo |
+ Top-tier versatility + Pierce capability against groups – Reduced single-target DPS vs specialized options |
 Beam Staff |
Rune Optimization
Maintain similar rune priorities as projectile builds, emphasizing chain reaction triggers and attack pattern modifications. Avoid circumstantial enhancements to preserve consistency across encounters.
Close-Range PvP Dominance Builds
Melee-oriented setups shine in player-versus-player scenarios through burst damage potential and evasion mechanics. Griffin set pieces form the foundation, supplemented by runes enabling unpredictable combat patterns.
PvP Gear Configuration
The complete Griffin ensemble provides essential close-quarters bonuses, though Dragoon footwear offers superior defensive utility. Consider hybrid configurations based on opponent strategies.
