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Is there a point in using a bow if im leveling a dragonknight?

Alpen
Alpen
i do enjoy using the bow but am i going to use it realistically at end game in pvp or pve?
  • AfkNinja
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    If you like it then yes lvl it. It's getting buffed with thieves guild as well.
  • Kammakazi
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    Yes if you are leveling a new DK, then it is fantastic for grinding.

    Once you hit Bow to Level 50, you can get Hasty Retreat which will make grinding a lot faster.

    Also, dat Arrow Barrage (Volley morph) is amazing for AoE, and you can get it really early.
  • Cuyler
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    If you do a Stam dps DK build, yes. But it wouldn't be used as your main dps. It pairs with DW or 2h
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  • Xendyn
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    If you're doing a stam DK, yes it's good to have a ranged option even if you don't use it all the time.
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  • I55UE5
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    The venom arrow DoT bow ability is very good for dragon knights. Gives them an execute-ish, DoT and ranged ability (which dk class skill lack)
  • Pirhana7_ESO
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    Once you get Snipe and sneak attack with it you can destroy stuff from a range. A lot of people complain about it in PVP
  • GrumpyDuckling
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    AfkNinja wrote: »
    If you like it then yes lvl it. It's getting buffed with thieves guild as well.

    Bow is getting buffed? I missed that info. What are the changes?
  • a1x23
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    It gives stam DK's some mobility and ranged options
  • yodased
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    AfkNinja wrote: »
    If you like it then yes lvl it. It's getting buffed with thieves guild as well.

    Bow is getting buffed? I missed that info. What are the changes?

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  • Sunburnt_Penguin
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    From a purely output perspective then if you're:
    Stam : yes
    Mag : no

    But if you're just wanting to play for maximum enjoyment then no one can argue with you using it on a Mag build
  • Moonshadow66
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    I started levelling a bow (and DW daggers, too) with my DK and one of my NBs when they were VR16 already.
    Although I've been skeptical first, I can't tell you how much fun I still had, especially in Wrothgar while questing there! There are some quests where you are on your own most of the time, you can go around sneaking, hiding, aiming and whatnot - almost like in the singleplayer ES games, which I didn't think it's possible it ESO! The combat mechanics are different, though, but it's still awesome. So yeah, if you like using a bow, use it, it's worth it! :)
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  • Cazic
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    Just picked up Bow on my DK as I'm making a DPS build. (Stam / 2H / Bow)

    I'm loving Bow so far and would recommend it. As others have mentioned it adds some much needed mobility and range to a Stam DK build. The damage output is pretty awesome too.
  • Bossdonut
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    Yes level it up for passives and volley
  • Lylith
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    if you're running a stam dk, you might consider maxing out all four weapon lines.

    gives you more options in your playstyle and it's a LOT of fun.
  • TheLastofElves
    I use a bow and dual wield all attacks do physical damage. I use the bow first shoot volley with the increase range radius morph for physical damage then arrow barrage to immobilize them. Then I get in close use fiery breath to reduce physical resistance and use choking talons to keep them in the Volley Area, while finishing them off with Dual Wield abilities. Corrosive armor is a good ultimate for this as well because all physical atracks ignore all physical resistance. If you like the bow then definitely use it.
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  • HaldaAinur
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    If you're using mostly long range abilities anyway, then it could work nicely with bow if you're clever about it.
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