Bows

walldoe

While leveling I have encountered what I feel is a core issue, I wanted to play a "Ranger" type class, and have had success so far. My aoe rotation feels powerful, my control seems decent, I can kite like a pro. My issue is actually single target dps, I was so excited for snipe, before I realized the 20-40 yd requirement with a 3 second cast time.

I really feel like this archetype needs a single target nuke! I feel there should be something that has a 0-28 yd range that does high damage at a high cost, that can be used on the go. If Snipe had it's cast time removed and cost increased (2-3 uses with a full stam bar) this arch type would feel a lot smoother. I know I can go build a different class or different weapon, but I like ranger builds and would like to see a smoother style for this build!

Also, wording on some of the Nightblade passives needs to be corrected, some abilities say Increase X for melee, when it really means physical. Seems silly something like that can get through testing unchecked.


Edit** I wanted to clarify, I dont feel the amount of Single target dps I can do is an issue, just that the dps rotation for single target needs adjustment.

KenjiJU

I agree somewhat. I'm using Silver Bolts with my bow char just to fill that void. It also has that multi-shot morph, which I feel the bow line is missing as well.

thomas.manzellaub17_ESO

what class did you pick. as a templar coupled poisoned arrow with vampire's bane and got a really good amount of single target from just those two.

Nakuta

While I don't have snipe (yet). I was thinking that it would be really nasty out of stealth... as like an opener? idk anyone have a reason to not?

lennartwb16_ESO

Use light attack and cancel the animation with poison arrow. Don't underestimate normal attacks, they can do quite good damage.

ZiRM

I'm really enjoying Bow even more than I did in Skyrim. I would like to see it get some luv though.

MoMoOG

Bow seems fine for burst damage but very underwhelming for sustained damage which will most likely be the most important factor when considering end game pve viability. I feel poison arrow needs to be replaced with a direct damage ability and snipe needs to be reworked as something that is not just useful as an opener. I feel end game in this game is just going to be everyone spamming silver bolts.

jaket1980

I spam poison arrow and the knockback one with light attack at a 23% crit rate. My dps is pretty outstanding. With my sorcerer class I can get the big hit out of a spell here and there.

walldoe

I agree the bow normal hits can be good, and yea I guess I could start spamming silver bolts.

For the knock back ability, its only usable within 10 yds, as a "Ranger" it doesnt really make sense to be running into melee range to increase dps.