A few random notes that everyone is already aware of..
Archers do not have access to Bleed, Disarm, and various other Weapon Specials.
Archers are more Dex reliant than any other dexxer and *Need* to drink Agi pots.
Only two bows can swing at 1.25. Neither have very good PvP Specials, and are both very weak as far as damage.
Archers need to dedicate alot more "Weight" and "Properties" on their gear for SSI in order to get 1.5 Swing Speed. (Which is not max)
Archers do not have access to Parry.
Archers do not have access to Shields.
4/6 Chiv is much easier to run on a Non archer due to FC 1 Shields.
Archers need to use "Weight" and "Properties" on their Bows for Balanced, where as 1 Handed weapons can add an extra Property such as Hit Lower attack.. Which reduces the Effectiveness of Any Dexxer.
If archers want Balanced they must also sacrifice something such as DI on their weapons.. Meaning they must add it elsewhere.. Unlike other Dexxers.
Archers must run Lower INT or STR meaning less Overall HP or Mana.. Which must also be added to their gear, which other dexxers do not.
Archers require arrows or Bolts.
Archers cannot take advantage of UBWS property, which limits the type of specials, damages, and swing speeds of their attacks.
Yes nice post.