Just started as archer, can't kill anything 1 level higher then me.
Anything my level is hard as well.
I don't like.

Really? I pretty much went 1-50 with every mob 2 levels higher than me in 3 days.

This post was edited by FroggyG on Jan 20 2015 12:27am

maybe this archer class is wack. saw a few people running thru the first few levels while i struggled.

You need to kite the mobs

Hopefully this isnt the reason hes dieing although im pretty sure it is.

tip for the future, if you arent a tank / healer, you should be kiting most of the time unless like an Abolisher / Blighter

kite mobs and combo correctly for highest damage and you done fine. If still struggling, buy some cheap low level dungeon set/weapon, they boost dps alot and they last quite a long time before the quest reward replaces them.

Getting a "good" pvp build is fairly irrelevant while leveling.

I've leveled up two archers and as long as you have Archery and Shadowplay, you will easily kill mobs even the once 2-3 levels higher than yourself.
Toxic shot -> Stalkers Mark -> Charge bolt -> Piercing shot -> Overwelm (Into shadowsmite if you feel like using it).
Dropback into Endless arrows if needed.
Simple and effective combo for PVE.
Don't use concussive arrow while leveling, it's a fair share of damage, sure - but the mana cost is insane.

Here is a good build to start following for leveling: http://arche-base.com/builds/generator#6.8.4/8ymAzhEkTl1 (primeval).
Personally I wouldn't bother with Shrug it off and use meditate instead to keep up your mana.
Feel free to swap health lift into Leech if you need to go into more than one mob and want to CC the other.

And here is my level 50 build: http://arche-base.com/builds/generator#6.8.4/0S2zzPa1kCl1
This one is mainly used for 1vs1 and 5vs5 arena as well as open world PVP. (You want to switch out boneyard for Missie rain in open world).
There are many builds for primevals, this one is my favorite.
Don't bother Piercing shot and Toxic arrow. Your main damage will come from Endless arrows anyway.
If you feel however that that build is to "complicated" and want a more standard build for Primevals, you can use this: http://arche-base.com/builds/generator#6.8.4/8lmAzBEkCl1

If you ever need any help regarding Primevals or archer classes in general, feel free to PM.
I also stream everyday so feel free to tune in and check it out for advice. twitch.tv/spetchstatus

This post was edited by Spetch on Jan 26 2015 08:42am

Abolisher/Blighter/Darkrunner can chain CC and blow up mobs
Other than that, yeah, you need to kite fully

This post was edited by FroggyG on Jan 27 2015 04:59am

Appreciate the tips guys.