
The First Steps of Little Marksmen
CommonQuests

Train the youngest Greymanes recruits in the art of marksmanship.
Type
Faction
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
10-15 min
Location
Howling Hill
Walkthrough
- 1Speak with Andrew at Howling Hill — locate him near the archery range by the training grounds
- 2Equip your bow and follow Andrew's instructions for basic marksmanship drills
- 3Practice shooting targets Andrew sets up — hit the training dummies to demonstrate proficiency
- 4Complete archery challenges: timed shots, moving targets, accuracy from distance
- 5Retrieve materials for crafting arrows if needed
- 6gather feathers then wood from locations Andrew indicates
- 7Return to Andrew once you've completed all training exercises and demonstrated your skill
- 8Accept your role as a trainer for the youngest Greymane recruits
- 9you'll now oversee their development
- 10Help recruit members show how to properly aim and draw their bows in follow-up quests
Tips
- Archery is most effective against distant or flying enemies — practice precision over rapid fire
- Upgrade your bow early to increase damage and unlock special arrow types
- Stamina management matters: each shot and draw consumes stamina, so pace your attacks
- Practice parrying between arrow volleys to stay alive in group encounters
- Train with different arrow types to understand their range and impact effectiveness
NPCs Involved
- Andrew
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Last updated: March 2026