Marksmanship

Attack Type: Pierce for Crossbow
Fast for: Ranger, Rogue, Shapeshifter	Viable for: Everyone else but paladins
Uniques: Crossbow, Silver Longbow

• Pros: High damage with archery, crossbows are decent as well.
• Cons: Very heavy to carry around, some NPC’s really dislike having things thrown at them
• High End Choices: Varied, read below

Marksmanship is a bit different than most weapon skills, as there are few "pure" marksmanship weapons that work on their own. Marksmanship also effects archery with bows and thrown weapon to an extent, and are also raised by these.

Suggested Skill Progression:

• 0-20 Catty from Willim (can only get at level 5 or below) or from Morin Farm at any level. You need to "fill pouch" periodically to get pebbles for it.
• 20-40 Staff-sling from shield hand. Essentially just a bigger catty.
• 40-100 Crossbow from Hermit.
• 70-100 Elemental crossbow

Also you can use the list below to find an appropriate weapon for your skill range.

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed
10-15	A catty	1	1	Morin Farm	Found by searching	Average	Useless	Two Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed
35-45	A heavy staff-sling	5	7<10	Shieldhand Clan		Greater than Average	Serviceable	Two Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed
45-55	Crossbow (unique)	3	11	Brigand Fortress	Hermit	Average	Useless	One Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed
85-100	Elemental Crossbow	3	14	Varies	Design documents	Average	Useless	One Handed

If you feel so inclined, weapons listed below (if any) need an eval

Skill	Weapon	Wt.	Str	Area	NPC	Damage	Parry	Handed