Does an Archer/Mage Template Work? - Returning Player

[csboard23]

This is for PVM only at this point. Ive searched a little and judging by the lack of templates Im guessing it isnt a very good template but figured Id check. I dont have Samuri Empire so bushido isnt a choice. Is it a necessity?

Currently Im around:

106 Arch (w/ ring)
96 magery (going to 100-105)
94 Anatomy (going to 100?)
100 Meditation
97 Eval (going to 100)
93 Tactics (going to 100)
72 focus (going to 0?)
59 resist spells (what should I shoot for?)

Stats (240 max): I assume i need to add some more dex. What should drop the str and int to?
Currently:
98 str
102 int
40 dex


Ok alot of questions here, feel free to answer some, none, or all. I really did try searching on this but its been a few years and alot has changed.

Right now my suite is only in the 30-50 resist range so beefing that up might help alot. Other than that what types of modifiers and bows should I be looking for on this template?

Do I need to keep focus? If I dropped it would I be better off adding chivalry or healing knowing I could only get 60 pts or so in. Right now Im mainly having trouble with magic casting monsters as even a couple liches teaming up on me can be trouble. Alot of times Ill summon 2 EEs or EVs and then fire away and cast heals or offensive spells depending on the situation. Is this even a workable template or do I need to retool and go add S Empire for bushido?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[GFY]

For "big game" hunting samurai archers are tough to beat as far as damage output goes.

I would upgrade to SE if at all possible.

With out SE I'd try something like this;

Archery 120
Chivalry 120
Resist 120
Healing 120
Tactics 120
Anatomy 120

My friend runs this exact template and there aren't too many places he can't go.