Hunter

Hunter

2nd Job11 skills

NoviceArcherHunter

Skills

SkillMax LvTags
Blitz Beat30DMG, Burst, Falcon
Steel Crow30Passive, Buff, Falcon
Land Mine30DMG, AoE, Field, Trap
Freezing Trap30DMG, AoE, Field, Trap
Blast Mine30DMG, AoE, Field, Trap
Claymore Trap30DMG, AoE, Field, Trap
Beastbane10Passive, Buff
Detecting3Support, Sight, Falcon
Arrow Mastery30Passive, Buff, Bow
Crescive Bolt30DMG, Single, Bow
Falcon Assault120

Hunter Build Guide

The Hunter is Ragnarok: The New World’s safest and most consistent ranged DPS. Branching from Archer, Hunters use bows and Falcon companions to deal sustained physical damage from long range. Meta tier: A-Tier — the safest open-world solo farmer (Lapakgaming, July 2026).

Build Comparison

BuildRoleBest ForDifficultyF2P Friendly
ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK)Auto-Attack Crit DPSFarming, MVP, general PvE, beginnersEasy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trapper (INT/DEX)Trap AoE + Crowd ControlMob farming, dangerous mapsMedium⭐⭐⭐⭐
Falconer (DEX/AGI/LUK/INT)Falcon Pet DPSBoss fights, hybrid playstyleMedium⭐⭐⭐⭐
Skill Combo (CB+BB+DS)3-Skill Burst RotationHybrid-level DPS, PvP burstHard⭐⭐⭐

Stat Priority — ADL Build

StatPriorityTargetWhy
AGI⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐80+Attack speed toward 193 ASPD cap
DEX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐80+Ranged physical ATK and hit rate
LUK⭐⭐⭐30+Crit rate + Falcon damage procs

The July 2026 balance patch heavily favored Falconer: Burst Claw and Falcon Assault now scale with PvE crit metrics, giving Hunters massive single-target DPS in sustained boss fights.

Core Skills

SkillLevelNotes
Double Strafe10Bread-and-butter ranged skill from Archer
Arrow Shower10AoE physical damage — farming tool
Falcon Assault10Bird nuke — scales with crit stats
Burst Claw10Falcon attack — heavy single-target damage
Beast Bane5Bonus damage vs brute/insect
Improve Concentration10DEX + AGI self-buff
Vulture’s Eye10Range and DEX passive
True Sight10Crit rate and damage boost

Gear Progression — Level 55+

SlotLevel 55 (F2P)Level 70+Notes
WeaponCrossbow / Gakkung Bow (Legendary/Royal)Red bow with AGI/DEX/CritADL: prioritize AGI and crit
ArmorTights / Ranger ClothesRed armor with AGI/DEX
CapePauldron / MufflerRed cape with ASPD
ShoesSprint Boots or Shoes of AGIBunny Slippers or AGI shoes
AccessoriesBrooch / AGI Ring (Legendary/Royal)Red Brooch or GloveStack AGI and crit damage

Rune Engine

Wind Resonance (green): +15 all stats, +8% ASPD, -25% FCT. Pair with Earth Resonance. Key runes: Hawk Eye, Lethal Tempo, Precise Strike.

Leveling & Farming

Levels 1–40 (Archer): Max Double Strafe → Arrow Shower. Farm from range — Archers clear fast with low risk. After job change to Hunter: unlock Falcon and choose your build path. ADL is the most F2P-friendly — stack AGI, auto-attack, and let the bird do work. Use offline auto-battle for overnight farming on safe maps.

Sources

Last updated: August 10, 2026. SEA server meta post-launch.

Hunter overview

Hunter is the second job of the Archer branch: Novice, Archer, Hunter, Sniper. It went live on SEA with the July 16, 2026 launch.

How to unlock

  • Hunter is the 2nd job of the Archer branch: Novice > Archer > Hunter.
  • Reach Job Level 40 as Archer, then complete the job change quest at the appropriate NPC.
  • Job change is free. Stats and skills reset automatically on your first class switch.

Which build should you play?

BuildCore skillsStatsRole
ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK)Blitz Beat, Steel Crow, Falcon Assault, Arrow MasteryAGI, DEX, LUKAuto-attack crit, farming, beginner-friendly
TrapperLand Mine, Claymore Trap, Freezing Trap, Blast MineINT, DEXAoE farming, crowd control, strategic play
FalconerFalcon Assault, Blitz Beat, Steel Crow, BeastbaneDEX, AGI, LUK, INTFalcon pet DPS, boss fights

Key mechanics

Falcon Assault and Blitz Beat scale with PvE crit metrics from the July 2026 balance patch, giving Hunters massive single-target DPS in sustained boss fights.

Crescive Bolt is the ultimate skill — a powerful focused shot unlocked through the Lucky Treasure system.

Detecting reveals hidden enemies and traps — essential utility in PvP and certain dungeon mechanics.

Hunters are the safest open-world solo farmer. Long range plus Falcon damage means you clear packs without taking hits.

Leveling guide

Level as Archer with Double Strafe and Arrow Shower to Job 40. After job change to Hunter, unlock your Falcon and choose your build path. ADL is the most F2P-friendly: stack AGI and DEX, auto-attack, and let the Falcon supplement your damage. Offline auto-battle from safe range on open maps.

Farming guide

ADL Hunters farm efficiently with minimal gear investment. Falconer builds excel at boss and MVP damage. Trapper builds clear dense mob packs with AoE traps. Use offline auto-battle overnight — Hunters clear safely from range with minimal potion use.

Hunter Build Guide

The Hunter is a core class in Ragnarok: The New World, advancing from the Archer branch. You can reset skills and stats anytime for free, so experiment with builds.

Build Comparison

BuildRoleBest ForDifficultyF2P Friendly
ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK)Auto-Attack Crit DPSFarming, MVP, general PvEEasy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
FalconerFalcon Pet DPSBoss fights, hybrid playstyleMedium⭐⭐⭐⭐
TrapperTrap AoE + ControlMob farming, dangerous mapsMedium⭐⭐⭐⭐

All builds share the same Archer foundation. At Job Level 40, you choose your path.

ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK) Hunter Level 55+ Build

The ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK) Hunter focuses on auto-attack crit dps. Farming, MVP, general PvE.

Stat Priority

StatPriorityTargetWhy
Primary⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐80–99Main damage stat
Secondary⭐⭐⭐⭐60–80Speed or cast time
VIT⭐⭐⭐30–50Survivability

Core Skills

SkillLevelJobNotes
Blitz Beat10HunterFalcon auto-attacks — passive DPS add
Steel Crow10HunterBoosts Falcon damage
Falcon Assault10HunterFalcon nuke — scales with crit stats
Arrow Mastery10HunterBow damage passive
Beastbane5HunterBonus damage vs Brute/Insect
Land Mine10HunterTrap — AoE Fire damage
Claymore Trap10HunterTrap — large AoE explosion
Freezing Trap5HunterTrap — freeze enemies
Detecting1HunterReveals hidden enemies — PvP utility
Crescive BoltHunterUltimate: powerful focused shot (Lucky Treasure)

ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK) Gear Progression from Level 55 to Endgame

The ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK) Hunter gear path prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame.

SlotLevel 55 (F2P / Budget)Level 70+ (Endgame)Trait or Special Skill
<td><strong>Weapon</strong></td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/royalelementalbowi/>RoyalElementalBowI</a>(Lv40)</td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/elbrebowii3/>ElbreBowII</a>(Lv55)</td><td></td>
HeadAny with main statsUpgraded headgear with refine
<td><strong>Armor</strong></td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/tights5/>Tights</a>(Lv41)</td><td>Upgradedredvariant</td><td></td>
<td><strong>Cape</strong></td><td>Level4055capelookforAGI,DEX</td><td>Level70+capeupgradedwithAGI,DEX</td><td></td>
<td><strong>Shoes</strong></td><td>Level4055shoeslookforAGI,DEX</td><td>Level70+shoesupgradedwithAGI,DEX</td><td></td>
Accessory LLevel 40–55 accessoryLevel 70+ accessoryMatch your main stat
Accessory RLevel 40–55 accessoryLevel 70+ accessoryDo not duplicate trait

Rune Engine

Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and survivability. Fuse runes until you get matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes.

Falconer Hunter Level 55+ Build

The Falconer Hunter focuses on falcon pet dps. Boss fights, hybrid playstyle.

Stat Priority

StatPriorityTargetWhy
Primary⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐80–99Main damage stat
Secondary⭐⭐⭐⭐60–80Speed or cast time
VIT⭐⭐⭐30–50Survivability

Core Skills

SkillLevelJobNotes
Blitz Beat10HunterFalcon auto-attacks — passive DPS add
Steel Crow10HunterBoosts Falcon damage
Falcon Assault10HunterFalcon nuke — scales with crit stats
Arrow Mastery10HunterBow damage passive
Beastbane5HunterBonus damage vs Brute/Insect
Land Mine10HunterTrap — AoE Fire damage
Claymore Trap10HunterTrap — large AoE explosion
Freezing Trap5HunterTrap — freeze enemies
Detecting1HunterReveals hidden enemies — PvP utility
Crescive BoltHunterUltimate: powerful focused shot (Lucky Treasure)

Falconer Gear Progression from Level 55 to Endgame

The Falconer Hunter gear path prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame.

SlotLevel 55 (F2P / Budget)Level 70+ (Endgame)Trait or Special Skill
<td><strong>Weapon</strong></td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/royalelementalbowi/>RoyalElementalBowI</a>(Lv40)</td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/elbrebowii3/>ElbreBowII</a>(Lv55)</td><td></td>
HeadAny with main statsUpgraded headgear with refine
<td><strong>Armor</strong></td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/tights5/>Tights</a>(Lv41)</td><td>Upgradedredvariant</td><td></td>
<td><strong>Cape</strong></td><td>Level4055capelookforAGI,DEX</td><td>Level70+capeupgradedwithAGI,DEX</td><td></td>
<td><strong>Shoes</strong></td><td>Level4055shoeslookforAGI,DEX</td><td>Level70+shoesupgradedwithAGI,DEX</td><td></td>
Accessory LLevel 40–55 accessoryLevel 70+ accessoryMatch your main stat
Accessory RLevel 40–55 accessoryLevel 70+ accessoryDo not duplicate trait

Rune Engine

Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and survivability. Fuse runes until you get matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes.

Trapper Hunter Level 55+ Build

The Trapper Hunter focuses on trap aoe + control. Mob farming, dangerous maps.

Stat Priority

StatPriorityTargetWhy
Primary⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐80–99Main damage stat
Secondary⭐⭐⭐⭐60–80Speed or cast time
VIT⭐⭐⭐30–50Survivability

Core Skills

SkillLevelJobNotes
Blitz Beat10HunterFalcon auto-attacks — passive DPS add
Steel Crow10HunterBoosts Falcon damage
Falcon Assault10HunterFalcon nuke — scales with crit stats
Arrow Mastery10HunterBow damage passive
Beastbane5HunterBonus damage vs Brute/Insect
Land Mine10HunterTrap — AoE Fire damage
Claymore Trap10HunterTrap — large AoE explosion
Freezing Trap5HunterTrap — freeze enemies
Detecting1HunterReveals hidden enemies — PvP utility
Crescive BoltHunterUltimate: powerful focused shot (Lucky Treasure)

Trapper Gear Progression from Level 55 to Endgame

The Trapper Hunter gear path prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame.

SlotLevel 55 (F2P / Budget)Level 70+ (Endgame)Trait or Special Skill
<td><strong>Weapon</strong></td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/royalelementalbowi/>RoyalElementalBowI</a>(Lv40)</td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/elbrebowii3/>ElbreBowII</a>(Lv55)</td><td></td>
HeadAny with main statsUpgraded headgear with refine
<td><strong>Armor</strong></td><td><ahref=https://www.rothenewworld.wiki/equipments/tights5/>Tights</a>(Lv41)</td><td>Upgradedredvariant</td><td></td>
<td><strong>Cape</strong></td><td>Level4055capelookforAGI,DEX</td><td>Level70+capeupgradedwithAGI,DEX</td><td></td>
<td><strong>Shoes</strong></td><td>Level4055shoeslookforAGI,DEX</td><td>Level70+shoesupgradedwithAGI,DEX</td><td></td>
Accessory LLevel 40–55 accessoryLevel 70+ accessoryMatch your main stat
Accessory RLevel 40–55 accessoryLevel 70+ accessoryDo not duplicate trait

Rune Engine

Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and survivability. Fuse runes until you get matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes.

Hunter Leveling Guide

Level as Archer with Double Strafe and Arrow Shower to Job 40. After job change to Hunter, unlock your Falcon and choose ADL (F2P-friendly) or Falconer (boss damage). Offline auto-battle from safe range on open maps.

Hunter Farming Guide

ADL Hunters farm efficiently with minimal gear. Falconer builds excel at boss/MVP damage. Trapper builds clear dense mob packs with AoE traps. Use offline auto-battle overnight — Hunters clear safely from range.

Hunter Build Guide

The Hunter advances from the Archer branch in Ragnarok: The New World. You can reset skills and stats anytime for free, so experiment with builds. All builds share the same Archer foundation — at Job Level 40 you choose your path.

Build Comparison

BuildRoleBest ForDifficultyF2P Friendly
ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK)Auto-Attack Crit DPSFarming, MVP, general PvEEasy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
FalconerFalcon Pet DPSBoss fights, hybrid playstyleMedium⭐⭐⭐⭐

ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK) Hunter Level 55+ Build

The ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK) Hunter focuses on auto-attack crit dps. Farming, MVP, general PvE.

Stat Priority

StatPriorityTargetWhy
DEX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐80–99Ranged ATK and hit rate
AGI⭐⭐⭐⭐60–80Attack speed toward 193 ASPD
LUK/INT⭐⭐⭐30–50Crit rate or skill damage
VIT⭐⭐20–30Survivability

Core Skills

SkillLevelJobNotes
Blitz Beat10HunterFalcon auto-attacks — passive DPS
Steel Crow10HunterBoosts Falcon damage
Falcon Assault10HunterFalcon nuke — scales with crit stats
Arrow Mastery10HunterBow damage passive
Beastbane5HunterBonus damage vs Brute/Insect
Land Mine10HunterTrap — AoE Fire damage
Claymore Trap10HunterTrap — large AoE explosion
Detecting1HunterReveals hidden enemies — PvP utility

ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK) Gear Progression — Level 55 to Endgame

Gear for the ADL (AGI/DEX/LUK) Hunter prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the recommended head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame. All items linked below are verified from the in-game database.

SlotLevel 55 (F2P / Budget)Level 70+ (Endgame)Trait / Notes
WeaponRoyal Elemental Bow I (Lv40), Elbre Bow II (Lv55)Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment
HeadwearAngel Wing (Lv1), Angel Wing (Lv1)Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment
ArmorTights (Lv41), Royal Tights (Lv41), Formal Suit (Lv41)Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment
CapeLevel 40–55 equipment with primary statsCaptain’s Manteau (Lv70)
ShoesAnklet (Lv42), Goibne’s Greaves (Lv57)Black Leather Shoes IV (Lv92)
AccessoryLevel 40–55 equipment with primary statsMorrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90)
Accessory RLevel 40–55 equipment with primary statsMorrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90)Do not duplicate trait from Accessory L

Rune Engine

Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and provide survivability. Fuse runes until matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes. Wind Resonance (green) gives +15 all stats and -25% fixed cast time — useful for most builds.

Falconer Hunter Level 55+ Build

The Falconer Hunter focuses on falcon pet dps. Boss fights, hybrid playstyle.

Stat Priority

StatPriorityTargetWhy
DEX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐80–99Ranged ATK and hit rate
AGI⭐⭐⭐⭐60–80Attack speed toward 193 ASPD
LUK/INT⭐⭐⭐30–50Crit rate or skill damage
VIT⭐⭐20–30Survivability

Core Skills

SkillLevelJobNotes
Blitz Beat10HunterFalcon auto-attacks — passive DPS
Steel Crow10HunterBoosts Falcon damage
Falcon Assault10HunterFalcon nuke — scales with crit stats
Arrow Mastery10HunterBow damage passive
Beastbane5HunterBonus damage vs Brute/Insect
Land Mine10HunterTrap — AoE Fire damage
Claymore Trap10HunterTrap — large AoE explosion
Detecting1HunterReveals hidden enemies — PvP utility

Falconer Gear Progression — Level 55 to Endgame

Gear for the Falconer Hunter prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the recommended head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame. All items linked below are verified from the in-game database.

SlotLevel 55 (F2P / Budget)Level 70+ (Endgame)Trait / Notes
WeaponRoyal Elemental Bow I (Lv40), Elbre Bow II (Lv55)Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment
HeadwearAngel Wing (Lv1), Angel Wing (Lv1)Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment
ArmorTights (Lv41), Royal Tights (Lv41), Formal Suit (Lv41)Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment
CapeLevel 40–55 equipment with primary statsCaptain’s Manteau (Lv70)
ShoesAnklet (Lv42), Goibne’s Greaves (Lv57)Black Leather Shoes IV (Lv92)
AccessoryLevel 40–55 equipment with primary statsMorrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90)
Accessory RLevel 40–55 equipment with primary statsMorrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90)Do not duplicate trait from Accessory L

Rune Engine

Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and provide survivability. Fuse runes until matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes. Wind Resonance (green) gives +15 all stats and -25% fixed cast time — useful for most builds.

Hunter Leveling Guide

Level as Archer with Double Strafe and Arrow Shower to Job 40. After job change, unlock your Falcon. ADL is the most F2P-friendly: stack AGI and DEX, auto-attack from range. Offline auto-battle safely on open maps.

Hunter Farming Guide

ADL Hunters farm efficiently with minimal gear. Falconer builds excel at boss damage. Trapper builds clear dense mobs with AoE traps. Hunters clear safely from range with minimal potion use.