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Wow Bows are good now?

Castagere
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The last time I used a bow they really were almost useless. Now, this was a few years ago before One Tam. I never looked at a Bow since. But now I'm leveling one and it's at level 49. But I'm clearing Delves and world bosses with one. The world bosses are with other players though. Years ago I would never even try that. Nice to see that Bows got some love over the years. Or should I even post this don't want them to get nerfed?
  • Lysette
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    my experience is exactly the other way round - they have been great earlier but now i don't use them anymore - ok, given that i don't have any level 50 characters. in earlier time the bow did not auto-fire and could therefore be combined with a poison arrow in one go - both got changed, now it requires higher skill level to get to this point than years ago. And I really hate that the bow auto-fires when fully drawn. So for less skilled players it got worse to the point that I don't want to put in any effort to learn them - the bow is messed up.
    Edited by Lysette on May 31, 2020 3:12PM
  • ArchMikem
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    Just dont use Snipe in PvP. People take offense. lol

    There are actual Bow/Bow builds for PvE that might interest you. There have even been Trial clears where the DDs were nothing but Archers.
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  • Nemesis7884
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    bow bow builds are viable especially warden and nightblade
  • Lysette
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    just doesn't feel like a bow with auto-fire.
  • JinMori
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    They were never bad, they were worse than dual wield as a front bar option, but they were always excellent back bar options because of the strong dots.
  • Ratzkifal
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    bow bow builds are viable especially warden and nightblade

    And Necro. Don't forget Necro.
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  • Wildberryjack
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    My StamSorc uses a bow on one bar, he clears the room with that thing. Bows are awesome.
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  • Vara
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    I feel bows are def making a comeback after GM
  • Castagere
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    bow bow builds are viable especially warden and nightblade

    I am a Lvl 50 with cp Warden.
    Edited by Castagere on May 31, 2020 6:08PM
  • Grandchamp1989
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    Honestly pretty mediocre IMO there's better dps sources.
    Edited by Grandchamp1989 on September 23, 2021 8:31AM
  • Castagere
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    Honestly pretty mediocre there's better dps sources.

    Yeah, I'm not chasing DPS sources. Just playing the game and having fun.
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