Archero 2: Best Gear and Rune Builds

In Archero 2, you can rely on your equipment and runes to remain constant across your playthroughs. Thus, it’s essential to fine-tune these items according to the abilities you intend to utilize. Let’s explore some of the most effective gear and rune setups in Archero 2, as well as how they complement various skill configurations.

Best Longbow/Crossbow Build in Archero 2 (PvE)

Best Gear for Longbow/Crossbow Builds

In the first column of the table provided, you’ll find the optimal equipment (referred to as “best-in-slot gear”) that works well with a Longbow or Crossbow. Please note that we have replaced some items from the Dragoon set since they don’t offer significant value when facing bosses.

Gear	Core Passives	Pros & Cons	Alternative
Crossbow of the Dragoon	Rare: 30% chance to trigger AoE explosion on hit Epic: Blast DMG +200% Mythic: Doubles the chance to trigger AoE explosion on hit	+ Single-target DPS through the roof – No inherent pierce on projectiles	Heroic Longbow
Amulet of the Dragoon	Rare: CRIT DMG +12% Epic: Randomly detonates 2 monsters on the field every 2s Mythic: Randomly detonates 4 monsters on the field every 2s	+ Good for dealing with mobs + Griffin Amulet’s passives aren’t needed + Bit of extra DPS against bosses	Amulet of Destruction
Griffin Ring	Rare: CRIT Rate +3% Epic: CRIT Rate increases with more nearby monsters, up to 9% Mythic: CRIT Rate increases with more nearby monsters, up to 18%	+ Better than the Dragoon ring in general – Irrelevant passives when fighting bosses	Ring of the Dragoon Ring of Decisiveness
Armor of the Dragoon	Rare: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Epic: Gain 1 Flame Shield that lasts for 10s; when damaged it shatters and explodes upon being hit again Mythic: Slowly restore HP while Flame Shield is active	+ Flame Shield is insanely clutch against hard-hitting bosses + Already OP on Epic rarity	Armor of Destruction
Griffin Helmet	Rare: Red Heart Heal +20% Epic: The closer, the higher CRIT DMG, up to 36% Mythic: The closer, the higher CRIT DMG, up to 72%	+ Very good DPS increase if you know how to position + Good passive for PvP – The passives are useless against bosses that spam swarms of projectiles	Helmet of Decisiveness
Boots of the Dragoon	Rare: Dodge +5% Epic: Triggers an explosion on the attacking monster when dodging Mythic: Dodge +10%	+ Dodge is invaluable against hard-hitting bosses + Very good PvP value – Griffin Boots are better for clearing mobs	Griffin Boots

Best Runes for Longbow/Crossbow Builds

Given that Longbow/Crossbow builds perform optimally against large enemies like bosses, our rune enhancements should concentrate on abilities used at a distance. Thus, we’ll avoid any Circle buffs and definitely steer clear of anything related to Meteors for PvE. Here are the top-tier runes depending on your preferred skill focus:

1. For long-range attacks with high damage output: Runes focusing on Critical Hit Chance, Critical Hit Damage, Attack Speed, and Area Damage.
2. For accuracy and consistency in ranged combat: Runes that boost Accuracy, Pierce, or Evade.
3. For defensive support: Runes enhancing Defense, Vitality, or Health Regeneration.
4. For mobility and positioning: Runes increasing Movement Speed, Dash, or Jump.

Loadout	Blessing Runes	Enhancement Runes	Ability Runes	Build Breakdown	Alternatives
PvP	Revive Lucky Shadow	Potion Magnet Flamenox Seal Sharp Arrow Dragonflight Sword	Star of Fury Flamenox Touch Sword of Time Arrow Rain	• Star of Fury is the best PvP rune • Star of Fury and Potion Magnet have synergy • Flamenox Touch and Flamenox Seal is a very good DPS combo • Frostshock Seal and Frostshock Touch are an alternative combo • Sword of Time and Dragonflight Sword for extra Strike DPS • Lucky Shadow’s dodge is invaluable for PvP • Revive is broken • Arrow Rain and Sharp Arrow for extra DPS	Healing Sprite Strike Potion Frostshock Seal Frostshock Touch
PvE	Rabbit’s Foot Revive	Dragonflight Sword Flamenox Seal Sharp Arrow Ricochet Strike	Arrow Rain Flamenox Touch Sword of Time Healing Sprite	• Sword of Time and Dragonflight Sword for extra Strike DPS • Flamenox Touch and Flamenox Seal is a very good DPS combo • Frostshock Seal and Frostshock Touch are an alternative combo • Healing Sprite offers good sustain • Ricochet Strike helps you deal with mobs • Arrow Rain and Sharp Arrow for extra DPS + AoE • Revive is broken in PvE as well • Rabbit’s Foot for more skill luck	Frostshock Seal Frostshock Touch Sprite Link Sprite Link

Best Staff/Spear Build in Archero 2 (PvE)

In Archero 2, the Staff and Spear are essential weapons for swiftly defeating groups of enemies. This is crucial for advancing through the campaign chapters. Since they heavily depend on Combo for increased damage, straying too far from a full Oracle/Echo set is not advisable. Here’s a list of ideal gear and runes to pair with these two weapons:

In Archero 2, the Staff and Spear are vital tools for quickly wiping out enemy mobs. These weapons play a significant role in moving forward through campaign chapters. As they rely heavily on Combo for additional damage, it’s generally not wise to deviate significantly from full Oracle/Echo sets. Here’s a list of optimal gear and runes that work well with these two weapons:

Best Gear for Staff/Spear Builds

As previously stated, the optimal equipment for the Spear is the complete Oracle set. However, if you don’t possess any top-tier gear, feel free to replace it with a piece from the Echo set instead. Using items from other gear sets may not yield the highest damage output.

Gear	Core Passives	Pros & Cons	Alternative
Oracle Spear	Rare: DMG increases with Combo, up to 10%Epic: For every 5 Combo, CRIT Rate increases by 2%, up to 8%Mythic: For every 5 Combo, CRIT Rate increases by 4%, up to 16%	+ Best weapon in the game overall + Inherent pierce is great against mobs – Boss DPS is a bit lower compared to the Crossbow	Beam Staff
Oracle Amulet	Rare: CRIT DMG +12% Epic: For every 5 Combo, the next DMG is doubled Mythic: For every 3 Combo, the next DMG is doubled	+ Any Combo passive is priority when using Spear/Staff	Echo Amulet
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	Echo Ring
Oracle Armor	Rare: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Epic: For every 5 Combo, the next hit gains 2 diagonal arrows Mythic: For every 5 Combo, the next hit gains 4 diagonal arrows	+ Any Combo passive is priority when using Spear/Staff	Echo Armor
Oracle Helmet	Rare: Red Heart Heal +20% Epic: Gain 2x Combo on CRIT Mythic: Gain 3x Combo on CRIT	+ Any Combo passive is priority when using Spear/Staff	Echo Helmet
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 priority when using Spear/Staff	Echo Boots

Best Runes for Staff/Spear Builds

The arrangement of runic equipment for Staff/Spear mirrors that which you’ll find for the Longbow/Crossbow. In most cases, it’s advisable to prioritize Sprites, Strike, and projectile abilities in PvE scenarios. For PvP encounters, Meteor skills and a blend of runes that automatically activate work best. Additionally, try to steer clear of using Circles as much as possible.

Loadout	Blessing Runes	Enhancement Runes	Ability Runes	Build Breakdown	Alternatives
PvP	Revive Lucky Shadow	Potion Magnet Flamenox Seal Sharp Arrow Dragonflight Sword	Star of Fury Flamenox Touch Sword of Time Arrow Rain	• Star of Fury is the best PvP rune • Star of Fury and Potion Magnet have synergy • Flamenox Touch and Flamenox Seal is a very good DPS combo • Frostshock Seal and Frostshock Touch are an alternative combo • Sword of Time and Dragonflight Sword for extra Strike DPS • Lucky Shadow’s dodge is invaluable for PvP • Revive is broken • Arrow Rain and Sharp Arrow for extra DPS	Healing Sprite Strike Potion Frostshock Seal Frostshock Touch
PvE	Rabbit’s Foot Revive	Dragonflight Sword Flamenox Seal Sharp Arrow Ricochet Strike	Arrow Rain Flamenox Touch Sword of Time Healing Sprite	• Sword of Time and Dragonflight Sword for extra Strike DPS • Flamenox Touch and Flamenox Seal is a very good DPS combo • Frostshock Seal and Frostshock Touch are an alternative combo • Healing Sprite offers good sustain • Ricochet Strike helps you deal with mobs • Arrow Rain and Sharp Arrow for extra DPS + AoE • Revive is broken in PvE as well • Rabbit’s Foot for more skill luck	Frostshock Seal Frostshock Touch Sprite Link Sprite Link

Best Knuckles/Claw Build in Archero 2 (PvP)

In Archero 2, the most effective weapons for player versus player combat (PvP) are knuckles and claws. Our build will prioritize these choices. We’ll focus on acquiring all the gear that enhances close-range combat abilities, as well as runes that amplify the strongest PvP skills available. Here are the top gear and rune recommendations:

Best Gear for Knuckles/Claw Builds

Typically, you’d prefer to have the complete Griffin set for player-versus-player (PvP) combat. The exception is choosing the Dragoon Boots, which provide additional dodge and a trigger for explosions upon dodging. These features are fantastic for both PvP and boss fights. Meanwhile, the passive ability of the Griffin Boots simplifies handling mobs in player-versus-environment (PvE) scenarios.

Gear	Core Passives	Pros & Cons	Alternative
Griffin Claw	Rare: The closer, the higher DMG, up to 10% Epic: The closer, the higher CRIT Rate, up to 9% Mythic: The closer, the higher CRIT Rate, up to 18%	+ The by far best weapon for PvP + Insane close-range DPS potential – Requires careful gameplay against most bosses	Agile Knuckles
Griffin Amulet	Rare: CRIT DMG +12% Epic: Counter with 2x DMG to nearby monsters Mythic: Counter with 4x DMG to nearby monsters	+ Counter is invaluable in PvP + The best piece of gear for PvP in the game	Amulet of Decisiveness
Griffin Ring	Rare: CRIT Rate +3% Epic: CRIT Rate increases with more nearby monsters, up to 9% Mythic: CRIT Rate increases with more nearby monsters, up to 18%	+ Helps with mob clear in PvE – Little value for PvP	Ring of Decisiveness
Griffin Armor	Rare: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Epic: Deals continuous DMG on enemies within 7 meters Mythic: Doubles continuous DMG on enemies within 7 meters	+ Amazing DPS buff both for PvP and PvE + Useful even with Longbow/Crossbow and Staff/Spear in PvP – No point in using it with Longbow/Crossbow and Staff/Spear in PvE	Armor of Decisiveness
Griffin Helmet	Rare: Red Heart Heal +20% Epic: The closer, the higher CRIT DMG, up to 36% Mythic: The closer, the higher CRIT DMG, up to 72%	+ Excellent stat boosts both in PvE and PvP + Works on any build in PvP	Helmet of Decisiveness
Boots of the Dragoon	Rare: Dodge +5% Epic: Triggers an explosion on the attacking monster when dodging Mythic: Dodge +10%	+ Dodge is invaluable both in PvP and against bosses – Griffin/Decisiveness boots are better for mob clear	Griffin Boots Boots of Decisiveness

Best Runes for Knuckles/Claw Builds (Best PvP Runes In General)

The following are the optimal runes to employ when using both Knuckles and Claws. In general, skill-based runes centered around Circles are ideal if you’re dabbling in melee combat for PvE scenarios. On the other hand, Meteor runes, as well as any others that come with auto-triggers, perform exceptionally well in PvP and work best when combined with melee build strategies.

Loadout	Blessing Runes	Enhancement Runes	Ability Runes	Build Breakdown	Alternatives
PvP	Revive Lucky Shadow	Potion Magnet Flamenox Seal Sharp Arrow Dragonflight Sword	Star of Fury Healing Sprite Flamenox Touch Sword of Time	• Flamenox Seal and Flamenox Touch have great synergy • Sword of Time and Star of Fury auto-trigger • Star of Fury is the best PvP rune • Sword of Time and Dragonflight Sword have synergy • Revive is the best Blessing in the game • Lucky Shadow provides extra Dodge we’ll need • Potion Magnet works well with Star of Fury • Sharp Arrow just for extra stats • Healing Sprite for extra sustain	Resilience Ring of Agony Giant Meteor Frostshock Seal Frostshock Touch
PvE	Rabbit’s Foot Revive	Spin SPD Up Sawblade Circle Sharp Arrow Flamenox Seal	Circle Ring of Agony Healing Sprite Flamenox Touch	• Spin SPD Up and Sawblade Circle work well with Circle skills • Ring of Agony is perfect for melee • Healing Sprite is there for sustain • Flamenox Touch is good DPS against bosses • Circle is just extra orb DPS • Sharp Arrow for more weapon DPS • Flamenox Seal has synergy with Flamenox Touch • Revive is just OP • Rabbit’s Foot for better skills in general	Frostshock Seal Dragonflight Sword Frostshock Touch

Alright, I’ve laid out the top gears and rune setups for Archero 2. With this knowledge under your belt, you’re one step closer to ruling the roost in both PvP and PvE battles! For even more tips and tricks, head over to our Archero 2 section right here on PGG. Enjoy gaming!

2025-01-22 20:21