The remarkably fun action game Archero is all about self-improvement: After each short, intense level, you upgrade your hardy archer with cool new gear and abilities.
But if you’re routinely being stonewalled—whether by the Lost Castle or the Barrens of Shadow—chances are you’re not opting for the right combination of power-ups. Try these critical ability pairings to push past your personal best.
Ricochet + Multishot
Acquiring Ricochet early on is a true gift. This powerful upgrade bounces arrows between enemies—fire into a crowd and watch your foes fall!
Manage to pair it with Multishot’s extra projectiles, however, and you’ve essentially doubled your firing rate. The ensuing arrow storm will render monsters helpless.
Piercing Shot + Bouncy Wall
Piercing Shot and Bouncy Wall recycles your attacks, sending arrows zipping all around the level.
To make this combo even more effective, pick every upgrade that adds more arrows to your assaults, like Rear Arrow, Side Arrows, and Diagonal Arrows. You’ll take down beasts in every direction.
Bloodthirst
This handy power-up restores part of your life bar every time you kill a monster—and with dozens of arrows flying around, you’ll typically max out your health after every room.
Bloodthirst won’t help if you’re always dying after a few hits, so take the time to level up your archer, assemble strong gear, and choose permanent upgrades in your Talents menu.