Improve Concentration
| Job | Archer |
|---|---|
| Type | Active |
| Target | Self |
| Element | Neutral |
| Max level | 10 |
| SP cost | 14 → 50 |
| Duration | 120s → 300s |
| Requires | Vulture's Eye Lv 1 |
Improve Concentration is a self-buff that sharpens an Archer's reflexes, available to the Archer class.
Overview
Improve Concentration is the Archer's main self-buff. It temporarily raises both AGI and DEX, boosting attack speed, hit rate, flee, and bow damage at once. It also acts as a detector, revealing hidden enemies and traps around the caster when used.
Mechanics
On cast the Archer gains a percentage bonus to AGI and DEX for the duration. The bonus is applied to the character's own AGI and DEX, with equipment- and card-driven stat bonuses excluded from the percentage, so the buff scales with your base and gear stats rather than adding a flat amount.
Stat formula: AGI and DEX each increased by (2 + SkillLv)%
When cast, the skill also reveals hidden units in a 3-cell splash around the caster and exposes hidden traps in that area, cancelling Hiding, Cloaking and Cloaking Exceed on those revealed. The AGI and DEX bonus is suppressed while the caster is under Quagmire.
Leveling
| Level | AGI/DEX bonus | Duration | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +3% | 120s | 14 |
| 5 | +7% | 200s | 30 |
| 10 | +12% | 300s | 50 |
Notes
The detection effect makes Improve Concentration useful against hidden players in PvP and for spotting trap setups. Because the bonus is a percentage, the buff is stronger the higher your base AGI and DEX already are. It is a prerequisite for several Hunter and Bard/Dancer skills.