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

Alpen · February 2016

i do enjoy using the bow but am i going to use it realistically at end game in pvp or pve?

AfkNinja · February 2016

If you like it then yes lvl it. It's getting buffed with thieves guild as well.

Kammakazi · February 2016

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 · February 2016

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

Xendyn · February 2016

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.

I55UE5 · February 2016

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 · February 2016

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 · February 2016

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 · February 2016

It gives stam DK's some mobility and ranged options

yodased · February 2016

GrumpyDuckling wrote: »

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?

Every Light/heavy Attack Adds 2/5% dmg up to 6/15%

Sunburnt_Penguin · February 2016

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 · February 2016

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!

Cazic · February 2016

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 · February 2016

Yes level it up for passives and volley

Lylith · February 2016

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 · February 2016

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.

HaldaAinur · February 2016

If you're using mostly long range abilities anyway, then it could work nicely with bow if you're clever about it.