Re; THE BOW

Lilygoat · April 2016

Hi everyone, and yes I will not stop talking about my woodelf bow girl. Because in my oppinion the game makers have done us wrong, why? Because now at Vet lev 8, the bow is real bad, but I will not give it up. I have a new character wizard, healer, this character at lev 8, was at an amazing higher level, then the bow elf was at 30 levels higher. And I will keep on asking for much more better improvements, for us bow players. There is way too big a difference, between the bow players and the wizard players. In the older brothers Elder Scrolls games, the bows were much more better, then they are now. I for one say I want much better improvements in the bow. Thank you and I will keep coming back, till you game makers improve my bow.

Lilygoat · April 2016

Lilygoat wrote: »

Hi everyone, and yes I will not stop talking about my woodelf bow girl. Because in my oppinion the game makers have done us wrong, why? Because now at Vet lev 8, the bow is real bad, but I will not give it up. I have a new character wizard, healer, this character at lev 8, was at an amazing higher level, then the bow elf was at 30 levels higher. And I will keep on asking for much more better improvements, for us bow players. There is way too big a difference, between the bow players and the wizard players. In the older brothers Elder Scrolls games, the bows were much more better, then they are now. I for one say I want much better improvements in the bow. Thank you and I will keep coming back, till you game makers improve my bow.

Bow, Bow, how I do love my Bow

NBAballar18 · April 2016

Lilygoat wrote: »

Hi everyone, and yes I will not stop talking about my woodelf bow girl. Because in my oppinion the game makers have done us wrong, why? Because now at Vet lev 8, the bow is real bad, but I will not give it up. I have a new character wizard, healer, this character at lev 8, was at an amazing higher level, then the bow elf was at 30 levels higher. And I will keep on asking for much more better improvements, for us bow players. There is way too big a difference, between the bow players and the wizard players. In the older brothers Elder Scrolls games, the bows were much more better, then they are now. I for one say I want much better improvements in the bow. Thank you and I will keep coming back, till you game makers improve my bow.

Hey I use a bow on my vet 8 DK and I have to say the bow is my favorite. To be it is perfect not to weak but not to string, I don't think they should change anything.. u must not have it upgraded right or just using wrong abilities

Johngo0036 · April 2016

@Lilygoat - I agree totally with everything you have posted.

Unfortunately you are comparing apples to oranges here...
Sorcerer as a whole is THE strongest class in the game, by a looooong way...

You are comparing a class to a weapon skill tree and there can be no comparison, imo...

I remember back in 1.6 when the bow was actually worth using as primary and secondary weapon but now it is just a backup to WB in most cases... Huge pity as i too have a bow man.

DannyLV702 · April 2016

The bow is meant to be a great support weapon. It's great at range, like it should. But you can't expect it to be also as great in close quarter combat like a 2h or dw. I love my bow and works perfect.

Beardimus · April 2016

Out of interest @Lilygoat what setup do you run? Skills / CP?

J4YDEE · April 2016

I'm a redguard assassin/dual weald stamina build and bow is my second bar, anyone got any good suggestions for the abilities as I do find it a bit weak? And how best to use the assassin with it?

Volkodav · April 2016

I have always used a bow.Well,tbh,I tried a great sword,but didnt like it and came back to bow.
I use it for my main,and as a close up back up set I use two Outlaw Swords.
I'm a Stamina Nightblade,and we have some great skills that make using a bow perfect.

Bearded_Gorilla · April 2016

Even though I'm only a low level currently I find the bow the best weapon especially with the nightblade class as you have some close up abilities (which work well on finishing) but mainly taking the advantage of distance and dodging a lot more than the other classes and then finishing with your seconded or ability I found anyway.

joker0137 · April 2016

I love my bow x

AddictionX · April 2016

bow does suck

its main uses.... ganking.... or support, but really it has no way defend once close up.

Bow is not on par with its magicka ranged counter part. Its strange to think that typically rangers are the counter toward sorcs.... cause once you catch one close you're supposed to be at a disadvantage... instead they have the best defense close up..

leepalmer95 · April 2016

AddictionX wrote: »

bow does suck its main uses.... ganking.... or support, but really it has no way defend once close up.

Bow is not on par with its magicka ranged counter part. Its strange to think that typically rangers are the counter toward sorcs.... cause once you catch one close you're supposed to be at a disadvantage... instead they have the best defense close up..

Bow is a stamina support weapon, it's not the main offence weapon.

IRL if someone uses a bow and an enemy gets into melee range would the bow user still sit there using a bow or would they use a melee ranged weapon?

Volkodav · April 2016

AddictionX wrote: »

bow does suck its main uses.... ganking.... or support, but really it has no way defend once close up.

Bow is not on par with its magicka ranged counter part. Its strange to think that typically rangers are the counter toward sorcs.... cause once you catch one close you're supposed to be at a disadvantage... instead they have the best defense close up..

I use my bow for my main,with a dual wield set of short swords on my secondary bar for close encounters.
Works great for me.

Farorin · April 2016

Bow is under powered compared to other weapons, it's DPS is less, it's sustain is less, and it's synergy between it's on abilities is poor.

Bow's only advantage is the ability to use it at a range in PVP, or as a supporting weapon to a melee weapon, even then, it isn't unique in it's ability to do those things.

Maining a bow, or having two bow bars is crippling yourself. and it shouldn't be like this, bows should be a viable weapon choice to main, rather than just for support.

I have been playing and using bows and trying to main them since beta, and have had reasonable success with them, but nowhere near as much success as I have had with Destro staff, dual wield, 2 handed, or sword and shield. (Not including resto staff as it is a whole completely different ball game and fits it's own niche).

Lilygoat · June 2016

Hi, am a woodelf, nightblade, so you all know, I, will, NEVER, give up on my bow. Has been, hard as compared to Skyrim. Will also admit she does try to keep, a very lot of filled soul gems, at all times.From lev 1 to vet lev 14, with not as much as I thought, would be possible, with my attatched bow. But I will not give up on it.

Vythri · June 2016

DannyLV702 wrote: »

The bow is meant to be a great support weapon. It's great at range, like it should. But you can't expect it to be also as great in close quarter combat like a 2h or dw. I love my bow and works perfect.

It's just a shame that the Bow's only CC is basically a melee range skill. You're correct that the bow is meant to play at range, yet they don't give you the correct tools to allow that to happen. Especially in the days of the gap closer.

Volkodav · June 2016

Farorin wrote: »

Bow is under powered compared to other weapons, it's DPS is less, it's sustain is less, and it's synergy between it's on abilities is poor.

Bow's only advantage is the ability to use it at a range in PVP, or as a supporting weapon to a melee weapon, even then, it isn't unique in it's ability to do those things.

Maining a bow, or having two bow bars is crippling yourself. and it shouldn't be like this, bows should be a viable weapon choice to main, rather than just for support.

I have been playing and using bows and trying to main them since beta, and have had reasonable success with them, but nowhere near as much success as I have had with Destro staff, dual wield, 2 handed, or sword and shield. (Not including resto staff as it is a whole completely different ball game and fits it's own niche).

Actually,I have a bow,and dual wield,and that bow saves my tail so many times.I use my bow as a main,and the two swords for close battle. Having an NB its easier to use ranged weapons,and I find staffs to be a bit hinky.I cant guarantee they will give me the damage I need to take down a foe.I sling arrows and run circles around a boss,which is how I killed Molag Bal.I didnt use pots,just the bow and my skills geared for that bow.