Way of Overlord
Chapter 87: New Skills

Chapter 87: New Skills

He then taps the Piercing Arrow skill and the description popped in his mind

[Piercing Arrow]

This skill enables the Archer to unleash a powerful shot with their bow, capable of piercing through multiple enemies or obstacles in its path.

The Piercing Arrow skill combines accuracy, precision, and piercing force, making it an excellent choice for dealing with clustered enemies or striking distant targets.

This skill has a few techniques.

Penetrating Shot - When activated, the Archer charges their bow with focused energy, drawing back the arrow to its maximum potential. The resulting shot possesses exceptional piercing capabilities, allowing it to penetrate through multiple enemies or obstacles in a straight line. [Warning: this would heavily taxed stamina]

Piercing Damage - The Piercing Arrow inflicts increased damage as it passes through targets, making it effective against groups of enemies or heavily armoured foes. The force of the arrow remains potent even after piercing, dealing significant damage to all affected targets along its trajectory.

A few of the passive effect of this skill is that the Hunter’s expertise in archery ensures that the Piercing Arrow maintains its accuracy and range.

The arrow flies straight and true, minimizing deviation from the intended path, and maximizing the chance of hitting multiple targets in a single shot.

The Piercing Arrow is not limited to enemies alone. It can also pierce through obstacles such as walls, barriers, or environmental objects, allowing the Hunter to reach targets that would otherwise be out of sight or inaccessible.

The Piercing Arrow skill also has a chance to deliver critical hits, especially when aimed precisely at vulnerable areas or weak spots of the enemies.

A critical hit from this skill can result in devastating damage, further enhancing the Archer effectiveness in eliminating threats.

The Piercing Arrow skill is particularly effective in situations where enemies are grouped together, creating opportunities for the Archer to strike multiple targets with a single shot.

It can be utilized to thin out enemy ranks, break enemy formations, or deal damage to high-priority targets positioned behind obstacles.

By mastering this skill, the Archer gains the advantage of crowd control and increased overall damage output, making it a versatile tool in their arsenal.

[This skill is related to dexterity attribute. The higher the level of the dexterity of the host, the more powerful this skill becomes]

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’Dexterity?" he wanted to curse at this moment. His dexterity is only 4 points. Not that stellar of a point.

He sighed.

"I bet if I wanted to upgrade its rank it would cost a lot of points"

This is like the Mighty Charge skill.

When he wanted to upgrade its rank, it is higher before he increases the attribute

After he increase the attribute, the cost of upgrading its rank from Beginner to Apprentice is not that taxing.

"I should check the other skill first before I made any decision"

Even though Aeryon really wanted to focus on Warrior skills, he also knows that the tribe fought a lot using arrows.

The only reason why he did not use arrows that much before during his battle against the Xewa tribe is because firstly, he is not that good at using bow and arrows at that time

The second one he was invincible at that time and there is no need to miss a person when he could simply slash his sword and be done with it.

He taps the Shadow Step skill

[Shadow Step]

Shadow Step is a versatile skill that allows the Archer to swiftly and silently traverse the battlefield, seamlessly blending into the shadows and gaining tactical advantages over their enemies.

This skill combines agility, stealth, and strategic movement, enabling the Archer to outmanoeuvre opponents and strike from unexpected angles.

Upon activating Shadow Step, the Archer gains a burst of speed, enabling them to move quickly and silently across short distances.

This heightened agility allows the Archer to navigate the terrain with ease, swiftly closing the gap or creating distance as needed.

While utilizing Shadow Step, the Archer becomes partially concealed by the shadows, granting them a temporary state of semi-invisibility.

This makes it more challenging for enemies to detect the Hunter, granting them an advantage in sneak attacks or evasive maneuvers.

This is best used in forest areas or areas filled with bushes and obstacles that could avoid people gaze.

The Archer movements during Shadow Step also produce minimal sound, allowing them to move silently without alerting nearby enemies.

This makes it easier for the Archer to approach unsuspecting foes or retreat unnoticed, enhancing their stealth capabilities on the battlefield.

Other than that, Shadow Step also give Archers many evasive maneuvers, provides Archers with enhanced agility and manoeuvrability, allowing them to evade incoming attacks or reposition themselves swiftly during combat.

This skill enables the Archer to dodge, sidestep, or leap away from danger more effectively, making them a difficult target to hit.

One of the other features of this skill is that it also helps enhanced the stealth abilities. With the Archer natural stealth abilities, Shadow Step allows for seamless integration into the shadows.

With this skill, the Archer can blend into their surroundings, remaining undetected by enemies or scouting ahead without raising suspicion.

Shadow Step is a highly versatile skill that can be employed in various scenarios.

It can be used to flank enemies, escape from dangerous situations, initiate assassinations, or gain a tactical advantage during combat.

By mastering this skill, the Archer becomes a formidable opponent, capable of striking swiftly and silently, leaving their enemies bewildered and at a disadvantage.

[This skill is related to dexterity, agility and perception attribute. The higher the level of the three related attributes of the host, the more powerful this skill becomes]

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This is the first time" he muttered to himself.

This is the first time that a skill is related to three attributes. Most of the skill he has before is usually related to only one attributes.

"But the effect is pretty good" he mutters to himself

He did not linger as he check his other two skills

[Hunter Mark]

The Hunter taps into their innate tracking abilities and marks a selected enemy as their prey. With Hunter’s Mark, the Hunter gains heightened senses and the ability to track their marked target with unparalleled precision, making it easier to locate and engage them.

There is many effects of this skill once activated.

Upon activation, the Hunter chooses a specific enemy as their target and marks them with a mystical rune, sigil or mark. This mark is invisible to others and remains active until the target is eliminated or a specified duration expires.

[the specified duration depends on the host perception attribute. Each Perception points adds an hour]

Hunter Mark enhances the Hunter tracking abilities, allowing them to sense the presence of their marked target even through obstacles or when they attempt to hide.

The Hunter gains insights into the target’s movements, making it easier to anticipate their actions and stay one step ahead.

The marked enemy stands out to the Hunter, appearing as a distinct silhouette or glowing aura amidst a crowd of foes. This visual cue enables the Hunter to quickly identify and prioritize their marked target in chaotic combat situations.

Hunter Mark also grants the Hunter an increase in damage dealt specifically to the marked target. The mystical connection established through the mark enhances the Hunter’s attacks, allowing them to exploit vulnerabilities and strike with greater potency.

Even if the marked target attempts to escape or elude the Hunter, the mark persists, providing ongoing tracking benefits. This enables the Hunter to relentlessly pursue their prey, ensuring that they can be located and confronted wherever they may try to hide.

Hunter Mark is a valuable skill for tracking and engaging specific enemies, especially elusive or high-priority targets.

The Hunter can activate the skill before engaging in combat, allowing them to mark and keep tabs on a specific opponent throughout a battle.

By utilizing the enhanced tracking and damage bonuses, the Hunter gains a significant advantage in hunting down and eliminating their marked prey effectively. This skill is particularly useful in scenarios that require focused targeting or when dealing with elusive adversaries who attempt to evade detection.

[This skill is related to dexterity and perception attribute. The higher the level of the two related attributes of the host, the more powerful this skill becomes]

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The moment Aeryon read this, he is quite surprised

"This is a bit like magic" he was also surprised that perception has this kind of function. This skill is also very useful.

Imagine if he is in a dense army.

And he wanted to deter the enemy army.

This is still the ancient times. In this era, if you take down the head, the body faltered.

If he could sue this skill masterfully, he could take the lives of the enemy general and create chaos in the enemy ranks.

This skill is best used with Archer class skill" he thought to himself. If he combined Piercing Arrow skill with this skill, it would be easy for him to deter his enemies in battle and sow chaos in the enemy’s army.

He smiles

"But, unless I rank it up, it would not have that many effect" Aeryon knows that the skill rank is still at Beginner level. And at this rank, it would be exaggeration for him to shoot his arrow and reached the target far away.

He at least needs to increase its ranks first.

He then checks the last skill he got.

[Survival Instincts]

Survival Instincts is a skill that empowers the Hunter with enhanced survival abilities, allowing them to thrive in challenging environments and overcome adversities in the wild.

This skill combines knowledge, adaptability, and resourcefulness, enabling the Hunter to effectively navigate treacherous terrains and endure harsh conditions.

With Survival Instincts, the Hunter gains an innate understanding of the natural world.

They possess advanced knowledge of flora, fauna, and environmental elements, enabling them to identify edible plants, track animals, find water sources, and set up temporary shelters.

This expertise enhances their chances of finding resources and surviving in unfamiliar landscapes.

[This comes in information prompts when the host wanted to analyse a certain plants and resources]

The host would also get Trapper’s Expertise

The host will excel in setting up traps and snares to catch prey or deter enemies. With this skill, the host will possess a keen eye for identifying ideal locations, understanding animal behaviour, and constructing effective traps. This skill allows the host to procure food, secure perimeters, or create tactical advantages by immobilizing foes.

The other passive ability included in this skill includes camouflage, Wilderness Adaptation and Tracking Expertise.

With this the host can mimic natural patterns, utilize foliage or dirt for camouflage, and remain undetectable by both human and animal senses

With Wilderness Adaptations the host body becomes more resilient and adaptable to harsh environments.

The host can withstand extreme temperatures, endure hunger and thirst for longer durations, and recover from physical exertion at an accelerated rate.

This enhanced endurance allows the host to undertake arduous journeys, survive in hostile territories, and push their limits in challenging situations.

Survival Instincts empowers the Hunter to navigate hostile environments, sustain themselves in the wilderness, and overcome challenges associated with survival.

This skill is particularly valuable when exploring unknown territories, embarking on long expeditions, or when resources are scarce.

By honing their survival instincts, a Hunter can outlast adversity, maintain their physical well-being, and emerge victorious in even the harshest of conditions.

[This skill is related to dexterity and perception attribute. The higher the level of the two related attributes of the host, the more powerful this skill becomes]

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Aeryon nodded after understanding the effect of his skill. But that is not the only thing he did. He began to think and smile

Whether it be the Archer class skills or the Hunter class skills, both of them seems to complement each other.

Archer skill would help him greatly in battle especially when he is using a bow. As for the Hunter skill, as people of the Great Steppe, how could he not hunt things.

For now, even though he had learned these two skills and get the information on how to become an Archer and a hunter, the information that was given to him does not match the description.

Yes, he now could wield bow and shoot arrow.

But it is still not perfect and he could not do it like Belarion who could shoot a falling flower from far away.

"The rank is too low and the true ability of this skill could not be displayed" he thought to himself.

He look at his status window and he look at his attribute points.

"Where should I put this?"

He have twenty attribute points.

"I am still in easy mode" he thought to himself.

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