Snipe
Snipe is the ability to use a ranged weapon (bow, crossbow, sling, TM) from hiding and remain in hiding after the shot.
Requirements
This ability is restricted to Survival-prime guilds (Ranger, Thief and Necromancer) of at least 40th circle.
- Thieves and Rangers can make use of this ability with aimable missile weapons (Bow, Crossbow, and Sling).
- Rangers may combine this ability with dual load to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously.
- Necromancers use a Targeted Magic spell that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.
Learning Snipe (as a Ranger)
> ask tolle about snipe
Tolle says, "So, you want to learn the whistling kill?"
Tolle chuckles.
Tolle leans over and begins to speak softly to you, "I call it that because if done right, the only thing the prey will see... or should I say hear, is the whistle of your arrow. I'll teach it to you but you need to heed my warnings."
Tolle explains, "First, do not use this skill near a town or city, we have an image to uphold. Don't ask me what that image is, I just know it is not one of murderers."
Tolle says, "Second, the ability is very difficult to use. It takes a mastery of a lot of different skills to use efficiently."
Tolle asks, "Third... Hey, you listening?"
Tolle glares at you.
Tolle continues, "Finally, the way I teach you this skill is different from the way another guild might teach its members."
Tolle winks at you.
Tolle says, "I will show you how to harness the power of the wilderness around you, how to focus and become one with nature. So, know that you would be a fool to think you can apply my teachings to an urban setting. I hardly ever use the ability least of all within the walls of a city."
Tolle leans over and begins whispering in your ear the basics of sniping.
Tolle's words begin to sink in and you feel you are ready to begin trying out this new ability.
Example messaging
You remain concealed by your surroundings, convinced that your moving to fire went unobserved.
The bristle-backed peccary notices your attempt to remain hidden while firing your hunter's longbow!
The bristle-backed peccary discovers you, ruining your hiding place!
Snipe can be used by a ranger, even while dual-loading the bow. Both shots will be calculated against the perception of the target, and thus have a chance of pulling you from hiding.