Ranged
Defeat enemies with ranged weapons to level this skill. 18 perks from level 3 to 99.
How to train it
Like the other combat skills, Ranged damage comes from the bow or crossbow's power level, and the level is for the perks. The set bonus for wearing ranged armour is +40% stealth speed, -33% stamina on ranged attacks and +25% weak point damage, which is why the dragonhide line (green, blue, red, black) and its equivalents are the kit even though the mage robes' stamina perk is tempting. Trinkets: the 
Amulet of Glory for +25% ranged critical damage, the Amulet of Accuracy for +12.5% weak point damage, the 
Unholy Symbol for +15% damage at the cost of 15% health, the 
Salve Amulet for +17% on undead, and the Inspiring Amulet of Ranged for +5% XP. Ava's Accumulator recovers more ammunition and picks it up from further away; the Ranged Cape gives shots a chance to cost no stamina.
The fastest known method is the Tok-Xil bounce in the Umbral Sands: two Tok-Xil spawns, each nearly killed from a safe spot and reset by teleporting to the other, about 1,800 XP every 50 to 55 seconds, up to 120,000 an hour. Ranged pays for it in ammunition, because arrows and bolts only come back when the target dies, so budget 25 to 30 a cycle. The Tok-Xil's only weak point is on its back and only shows during its artillery attack, which makes the Unholy Symbol the better trinket here. Build one lodestone a medium distance from the spawn (on the big rock) so the creature reliably appears, and a second inside the safe spot: a fence, a two-by-two raised platform and a roof at least two tiles above you so the artillery can't stagger you. The two spawns by the pyramids are reliable; the one in the ruined town only appears once you've moved some distance off.
Perks
18
Quick Action
Level 370 XPPerform Quick Attacks.
Archery Target
Level 5156 XPBuild an Archery Target to practice your Ranged accuracy against. Shoot the Bullseye for a surprise!
Trick Shot
Level 8322 XPAfter firing a fully drawn arrow, release follow up shots at the right time for increased damage!
Ranged Special Actions
Level 10463 XPUnlocks unique Special Actions for Ranged weapons!
Snare
Level 12636 XPConjure Earth Magic at your feet and lay a trap for your Enemies! Those caught inside this trap become rooted in place for a short time.
Snare spell, 45 s cooldown
Toxic Behaviour
Level 15969 XPUnlocks the recipe for Weapon Poison, which can be used to imbue melee weapons with Poison or to craft Poisonous Arrows.
Hunter's Sense
Level 181,417 XPCrouch for a short time to activate your Hunter Senses, allowing you to sense nearby Creatures and Enemies.
Ammo Recovery
Level 201,798 XPRewards a chance to recover arrows from the bodies of slain enemies.
Ammo Recovery Chance: Ranged Attack Projectile Refund Chance +30%
Make 'em Bleed
Level 222,261 XPUnlocks the recipe for Weapon Barbs, which can be used to imbue melee weapons with Bleed or to craft Barbed Arrows.
Spectral Arrows
Level 253,152 XPEnchant your equipped bow with Astral Magic, causing arrows to penetrate through multiple targets.
Spectral Arrows spell, 300 s cooldown, 2-Handed Bow.
Leg Shot
Level 284,349 XPTarget enemy legs with a charged shot and temporarily reduce their movement speed. Doesn't affect the smallest and largest of enemies.
Crossbow Trick Shot
Level 305,367 XPTrick Shot now applies to Crossbow Weapons. Fire at the right time to instantly finish reloading and ready your next shot!
Enchanted Crossbow Bolts
Level 358,993 XPUnlocks the ability to craft Enchanted Crossbow Bolts. Enchanted bolts have a chance of triggering unique magical effects when being fired!
Venomous Trapper
Level 4014,929 XPThe Snare trap now triggers a cloud of poison when it is activated, causing enemies stuck inside it to become poisoned over time.
Fire Starter
Level 4524,654 XPUnlocks the Fire Oil and Fire Arrows Recipes, giving you new ways to burn your enemies to ash!
Greater Ammo Recovery
Level 5040,594 XPIncreases the chance to recover arrows from the bodies of slain enemies.
Ammo Recovery Chance: Ranged Attack Projectile Refund Chance +30%
Lucky Bolts
Level 6086,998 XPIncreases the chance for enchanted crossbow bolts to trigger their magical effects.
Ranged Attack Random Effect Proc Chance Multiplier: Ranged Attack Random Effect Proc Chance Multiplier +2
Ranged Skillcape
Level 991,000,000 XPA true showcase of Skill Mastery. Unlocks the ability to craft and wear the Ranged Skillcape.
