Archers in Dark and Darker can be overwhelming if you don't approach them correctly. Here are essential tips for Dark And Darker Gold avoiding their deadly projectiles:
- Master Timing and Movement
Arrows travel in a straight line but with a slight delay depending on the archer's draw time. Watch the archer's animation:
When the enemy begins drawing the bow, move unpredictably to throw off their aim.
Dodge sideways or diagonally as the arrow is released to avoid getting hit.
- Use Cover
Dungeons are full of natural obstacles such as walls, pillars, and crates. Position yourself so that you can break the enemy's line of sight.
Peek out from cover to bait an arrow, then quickly retreat to waste the archer's attack before closing the distance.
- Strafe and Zigzag
Continuous strafing and zigzag movement make it harder for archers to predict your position. This technique works especially well against Skeleton and Goblin Archers, whose projectiles are slower.
- Engage in Close Combat
Most archers struggle at close range. Use a quick burst of speed or a dodge roll to close the gap and force them into melee combat, where their effectiveness is greatly reduced.
- Monitor Frost Skeleton Archers
Against Frost Skeleton Archers, prioritize dodging the slowing arrows as the debuff will make it difficult to avoid follow-up attacks. Use abilities or consumables that increase your movement speed to cheap Dark And Darker Gold counter this effect.
