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Bows

walldoe
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.
Edited by walldoe on 15 April 2014 00:13
  • KenjiJU
    KenjiJU
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    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.
    Edited by KenjiJU on 15 April 2014 10:48
  • 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
    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
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    I'm really enjoying Bow even more than I did in Skyrim. I would like to see it get some luv though.
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  • MoMoOG
    MoMoOG
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    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
    jaket1980
    Soul Shriven
    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
    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.
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