I'm really eager for another bow job.

[Theodric]

I know there's a lot of ideas for potential new jobs floating around already, but as someone who enjoys the typical 'ranger', 'thief' or 'sniper' class fantasy in videogames I'd like to propose a variant of archer as a fully fleshed out job in the future.

I'm not fond of bard as it leans on using instruments and although it does wield a bow I think we could have something that uses a crossbow instead. After all, there's already multiple jobs that use swords so I don't think it'd be too jarring to have another bow wielder!

Crossbows are also arguably well suited to having some interesting designs - both in terms of the weapon itself and the bolts wielded as ammo. If it wasn't for Bozja effectively establishing that Beastmasters wield an axe and shield, I'd suggest that a crossbow wielding pet job could be a thing.

I'm curious as to whether there's even demand for a crossbow wielding job though - so feel free to discuss it within this thread and share any ideas of your own!

[MidnightEquinox]

A ranger type would be great. Bard is cool but I was a bit disappointed I couldn't just... you know, stay an archer.

[seraseth]

A ranger type would be great. Bard is cool but I was a bit disappointed I couldn't just... you know, stay an archer.

Same here. Even worse though because I really like ranger type jobs, and I also really like the support/buffer bard type jobs, and having the half and half we got kinda scraped the possibility of either of them.

[MistyMew]

A ranger type would be great. Bard is cool but I was a bit disappointed I couldn't just... you know, stay an archer.

1000000% Agree!!!
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[Hysorn]

A ranger type would be great. Bard is cool but I was a bit disappointed I couldn't just... you know, stay an archer.

Yep, same for me, I leveled a bard but... I don't really play archers to be an arcane archer that plays songs if I am to be honest, I much prefer the Ranger fantasy, which this game sorely lacks.

[aveyond-dreams]

I see no reason as to why we cannot have a Hunter class that wields a crossbow and functions similar to a "ranged Reaper" in regards to abilities that call forth a smaller amount of higher-quality animals as opposed to a huge swathe of enemy mobs whose model quality has varied wildly over the years.

Hunters/animal tamers/beastmasters are a widely popular archetype and their addition to the game is long overdue as a full-fledged job.

[KizuyaKatogami]

Have to say i wholeheartedly agree. Always dreamed of having a time mage job that used a crosssbow and revolved around utilizing time to create cool effects with the crossbow bolts.

[Shurrikhan]

I see no reason as to why we cannot have a Hunter class that wields a crossbow and functions similar to a "ranged Reaper" in regards to abilities that call forth a smaller amount of higher-quality animals as opposed to a huge swathe of enemy mobs whose model quality has varied wildly over the years.

Hunters/animal tamers/beastmasters are a widely popular archetype and their addition to the game is long overdue as a full-fledged job.

I wouldn't hate this (especially, I'd be fine with a smaller, curated set of pet options in favor of their offering more integral and impactful mechanics), but I'd personally rather our next ranged job be a true ranged job and Beastmaster instead be of hybrid range (with the amount of contiguous ranged GCDs varying with pet choice and its actions doing whatever is necessary to interestingly synergize with their pet(s)).

As such, I'd rather a crossbow-wielding Hunter, for instance, be a more of a 'Bounty Hunter' and/or 'Gambler' in its vibe.

[AnnaUK]

I'd love a beast master too.

On another note I'd love a job with dual pistols

[StriderShinryu]

I agree completely. I've long loved ranger types in fantasy material but my interest in BRD basically died before I even reached level 50.

While there definitely is a place for a crossbow using job overall, it wouldn't really be to my tastes. I personally just want a good old bow using character that isn't tied down by being a bard as well. It's doesn't even have to have the pet/companion element that a lot of typical rangers have.