The Archery Dexxer Tamer Template in UO Outlands is an S-Tier build designed to maximize raw Damage Per Second (DPS). While Mage Tamer focus on utility and safe healing, the Archery Dexxer steps into the fray as a secondary damage dealer, raining down arrows while their pets engage on the front lines. This build excels in high-speed dungeon farming, allowing you to clear rooms faster than almost any other template by combining the consistent physical pressure of a bow with the primal ferocity of a leveled pet team.
The mechanical heart of this build lies in the synergy between your combat skills and the Healer’s Codex and Archery Codex. Unlike a mage who relies on mana, the Dexxer Tamer uses Veterinary bandages and physical positioning to keep their companions alive, often standing just behind the “tank” pet to provide point-blank support. By utilizing the Command Aspect, your archery attacks can trigger “Inspiration” procs that turn your followers into hyper-aggressive killing machines, making this build a favorite for those who prefer an active, high-intensity playstyle over the slower, more methodical approach of a spellcaster.
The skill Template
The Archery Dexxer Tamer is a specialized high-DPS template designed for players who want to actively participate in combat alongside their pets. By balancing taming mastery with archery skills, this build achieves some of the fastest clear speeds in Avadon, though it sacrifices the defensive safety of a Mage Tamer.
- Animal Taming (120): Essential for controlling the most powerful pets and maximizing the Underdog Bonus.
- Animal Lore (120): Works in tandem with Taming to boost pet stats and command effectiveness.
- Veterinary (120): Critical for keeping pets alive. High Vet skill increases bandage healing amounts and grants a damage bonus to your followers.
- Herding (120): This is a “force multiplier” in Outlands, providing a passive damage and speed boost to your pet team.
- Archery (80): 80 is the minimum required to unlock the Archery Codex and contribute consistent damage.
- Tactics (80): Required for weapon damage and to access Codex abilities.
- Focus (80): is highly recommended for Dexxer builds to boost accuracy, swing speed, and stamina management.
Best Pet Teams
The best pet teams for an Archery Dexxer Tamer prioritize high-frequency attacks to maximize damage per second (DPS) and frequent Aspect procs.
1x Giant Sandroach + 4x Blood Hunters Team
The team of 1x Giant Sandroach and 4x Blood Hunters is a premier “high-pressure” setup for the Archery Dexxer Tamer. This specific combination is favored because it provides a reliable, single-slot tank that allows for four slots of pure, fast-attacking DPS.
The Team Dynamic
- The Tank: Giant Sandroach (1 Slot)
- Role: Acts as the “anchor” for your team. It is widely considered the best single-slot tank in the game.
- Stat Goal: To maximize its effectiveness, you should aim for at least 301–302 Hit Points, which guarantees a passive regeneration of 6 HP per tick.
- The DPS: 4x Blood Hunters (1 Slot Each)
- Role: These are your primary damage dealers. Their high attack frequency is ideal for an Archery Tamer using the Command Aspect, as more hits mean more chances to trigger “Inspiration” buffs.
- Abilities: They feature Blood Frenzy, which consumes nearby blood to increase their attack speed, and a passive Bleed effect that deals significant damage over time.
Skeletal Dragon and Water Drake
The Skeletal Dragon and Water Drake combination is widely considered the premier “AoE Specialist” team for mid-to-high-tier dungeon farming. This team maximizes the synergy between armor debuffs and multi-target damage, making it perfect for clearing crowded dungeon rooms or handling “trash mobs” efficiently.
Why This Team is S-Tier
The combination of these two specific creatures creates a “Force Multiplier” effect:
- Double AoE: Both pets use cone-based breath attacks simultaneously, meaning every few seconds, up to 3 enemies are hit by massive burst damage at once.
- The “Pierce & Cripple” Combo: The Skeletal Dragon strips the armor from the group, which significantly increases the damage the Water Drake (and the player) deals. Meanwhile, the Water Drake slows the enemies’ attacks, ensuring the Skeletal Dragon survives longer as a tank.
- Low Maintenance: Unlike a 5-pet swarm that requires constant micro-management and individual healing, this 2-pet team is easy to manage with target-switching and area heals.
Final Thoughts
Success with this template hinges on your ability to balance your own damage output with the survival of your pack. Utilizing tools like the Archery Codex and the Command Aspect allows you to stay engaged in the rhythm of combat, where every arrow fired has the potential to supercharge your followers into a frenzied state of “Inspiration.” Whether you are managing a swarm of Blood Hunters or the devastating armor-shredding breath of a Skeletal Dragon, you are always one well-timed bandage away from turning a near-death encounter into a triumphant victory.