Archer, as one of the basic professions in the Crystal World of Final Fantasy 14, is something every new player needs to understand. Today, I will introduce how to play the Archer in the Crystal World of Final Fantasy 14. I believe many players are now facing issues with choosing a profession because not only does the profession affect the current gameplay, but it also has unique job changes later on, so it's essential to have a clear understanding.

The skills for the Archer are relatively simple. The basic attack can be used at level one, causing minor area damage to the target and surrounding enemies, and its power increases as you progress through stages. Raging Arrow, which can be learned at level two, launches a physical attack on the target with a long range, dealing continuous physical damage upon hitting the target. Shadow Biting Arrow, learnable at level four, deals large area physical damage to surrounding enemies. Fatal Shot, obtainable at level six, reduces the target's movement speed. Death Rain, available at level ten, has a chance to trigger when using Raging Arrow and Shadow Biting Arrow.

In actual combat, you can start with Power Strike, gaining an additional damage effect for 12 seconds, then release other skills so that the target continues to lose health over time. During skill cooldowns, interweave with basic attacks to form a fundamental loop. The Archer's role in the team is a ranged DPS, given their long attack range, making them relatively safe. Shooting arrows doesn't require casting, and they also possess several buff support skills.

After reaching a certain stage, you can change jobs to become a Bard. This profession has a unique full-party healing and support skill among all professions, including mana and spirit regeneration, which is crucial for every team member. In terms of attributes, the main attribute is Dexterity, which increases the Archer's attack power. Overall, while the Archer has a high entry difficulty, after changing to a Bard, the skills such as Power Strike and Swift Step can provide significant buffs to the team, making it an essential profession for many dungeon clears.

I hope that after reading this guide, everyone has a clear understanding of how to play the Archer in the Crystal World of Final Fantasy 14. Whether it's the Archer itself or the subsequent job change, both have very distinct advantages, making it an excellent profession to showcase your DPS. It is highly recommended for everyone to choose.