Chivalry 2: The Best Archer Weapons, Ranked | Game Rant
The Archer class in Chivalry 2 is, perhaps surprisingly, one of the more versatile of the four classes available. Archers are the only class with ranged primary weapons (the bow, crossbow, javelin, and throwing axe) but they can still hold their own in a one-on-one situation thanks to their melee weapon variety.
The class suffers from low armor and the lack of high-tier options at close range. Nonetheless, the Archer is a staple of every team composition in Chivalry 2, and one that skilled players can use to to control the battlefield with precise ranged shots.
8 Mace – Flanged Mace, Blunt Mace
When it comes to fighting at melee range as an Archer, there are a few weapons available as secondary options. The mace is one of the weakest of these options strictly due to its incredibly short range. Archers tend to die quickly in close combat situations, and maces just get the Archer too close to the action.
The squishier the character, the better it is to keep enemies at arms' length – Archers excel in the long-range game, but if you can't take out a foe before they come toe-to-toe, it's best to forgo a mace for something longer.
7 Falchion – Cleaver Falchion, Falchion
The falchion is another very short-ranged weapon, but the attacking speed of a falchion makes it outclass the mace. A falchion is like a short, sharp dagger-like sword from the Middle Ages, which Archers can swing wildly and rapidly at nearby opponents.
Similar to the mace, though, the main drawback of this melee weapon is its range. Using a falchion effectively requires the Archer to run into the fray of battle, which is never as effective as dealing damage from a range.
6 Short Sword – Carolingian, Katzbalger
The short sword is one of the better hand-to-hand weapons available for Archers in Chivalry 2. It's relatively fast, does a fair amount of damage, and it's got a longer reach than either the mace or the falchion. It's certainly not the most impressive weapon in the game, but it's pretty well-suited for the least-melee-oriented class.
It's the default melee choice for most classic Archers who choose a bow or crossbow for their primary weapon. It might not do the most damage of all the melee options, but it's very reliable.
5 Throwing Axe – Francisca, Hurlbat
The throwing axe is arguably the Archer's worst primary ranged weapon of the four available to the class. It does the most damage, but its very limited ammo reserves and the difficulty of aiming shots make it a far worse option than any other ranged weapon.
Having said that, though, it does a good amount of damage on a hit. If you plan to play an Archer in close combat often, throwing axes are only a slightly worse option than javelins – though close combat Archers will usually choose the latter.
4 Axe – Horseman's Axe, Viking Axe
The axe, in the forms of the Horseman's Axe and the Viking Axe, are the best melee weapons for a ranged-focus Archer. The reach of the Viking Axe is close to the reach of the Arming Sword and hits harder, though it swings slower too.
There's no better way to dispose of an oncoming foe than to whip out an axe and surprise the overconfident attacker with its brutal swings. The differences between each melee weapon are relatively minor, all things considered, so be sure to play around and see what fits your personal playstyle best.
3 Javelin – Javeline, Pilum
The javelin is considered to be the best combination of melee and ranged attack for Archers in Chivalry 2. Javelins can be thrown very accurately at opponents, and while they hit for huge damage as a projectile, they also double as melee spear-like weapons.
There's nothing more important for a squishy Archer than to keep enemies as far away as possible. The javelin has the longest reach of any melee weapon, and it's doubly effective at finishing off a fleeing foe.
2 Bow – Longbow, Recurve Bow
An Archer wouldn't be an Archer without the option of using a bow, and Chivalry 2 gives two options: the Longbow or the Recurve Bow. The Longbow has slightly increased range for big maps, while the Recurve bow can be fired slightly faster.
Out of the ranged primary weapon options for Archers, the bow only falls short of being the best for its lack of damage. No matter the enemy, Archers can expect to shoot at least two to three arrows to kill a player, while the javelin and crossbow are able to reliably finish off enemies a little bit quicker.
1 Crossbow – Crossbow, Recurve Crossbow
The crossbow is the best ranged weapon in Chivalry 2, and thus the best weapon for Archers, because of its huge damage output. Archers are rarely seen in close combat, and the crossbow is best used when set up a long distance away from the intended target.
The main drawback of the crossbow (no pun intended) is the lengthy reload time. While bow users can fire off a few shots in the span of a few seconds, crossbow users need to plan to reload for about two seconds after every single shot. It's the most powerful ranged weapon, but it can also leave an Archer wide open for melee attackers.
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