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Guilds Gods · May 25, 2010, 06:49 AM // 06:49

I'm looking to make an effective (reasonably) bow wielding warrior build. Basically, I've gotten to like running enduring sythe/dagger so much on my war, I now want to run bow. This is mostly for the lulz of the matter, as I will be using it in NM (protector&WiK).

The only problem I'm having with it so far is the lack of energy. As Warriors Endurance doesn't work with bows, I'm stuck. Clearly I need a zelous bow and a fast attack speed.

OQISE5MT8VheMGtSUgAAieAA is what I have so far. I have yet to test it with a zelous bow, but I am sure I will need more energy.

So I was wondering, what should I add to it? Ranger skill, warrior skill or PvE skill? Replace something? Just general thoughts would be nice. Doesnt need to have great damage, this is so I can run with a bow and not be constantly out of energy.

Giro · May 25, 2010, 07:17 AM // 07:17

So I had the same urge before and made a few builds. They're not that great, but they work haha.

http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Pv...ame=&Go=Submit

http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Pv...ame=&Go=Submit

These 2 rely on Barrage hitting at least 5 foes with a Zealous bow for energy management.

http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Pv...ame=&Go=Submit

This one uses long-recharging attacks and Flourish.

http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Pv...ame=&Go=Submit

The last one uses Prepared Shot.

The Barrage ones really only work with lots of mobbed enemies. I like the Flourish one best, personally.

Woodelf Archer · May 25, 2010, 04:23 PM // 16:23

Reasonably the Only elite skill that a warrior could find useful in my book is Heal as One, which gives a big heal aslong as you have a pet, which could make damage for not having higher than 12 marks.

bow attacks are up to you, personally Id go for condition causing bow attacks, like hunters shot, to make up for lower dmg.

my 2 cents.

Winterclaw · May 25, 2010, 05:48 PM // 17:48

IMO use prepared shot as your elite as you can get energy back. If you have a reliable way of applying cracked armor, body shot as well. If you are going to use a zealous bow, then use rapid fire as your preparation.

**Marty Silverblade** · May 26, 2010, 08:19 AM // 08:19

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Originally Posted by Winterclaw

If you are going to use a zealous bow, then use rapid fire as your preparation.

Why not use Flail? It'll save you the prep slot, the time and energy you spend using it, and it's not like you're using the stance slot or adrenaline on anything anyway (barring SY, but if it's the only other adr skill you're running, it shouldn't be too much of a problem).

Giro · May 26, 2010, 05:04 PM // 17:04

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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

Why not use Flail? It'll save you the prep slot, the time and energy you spend using it, and it's not like you're using the stance slot or adrenaline on anything anyway (barring SY, but if it's the only other adr skill you're running, it shouldn't be too much of a problem).

I definitely agree. Since you're a ranged character, the movement speed reduction won't be as big of a deal either.

Bobby2 · May 26, 2010, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Maybe try spear war first?

Barring that I'd also suggest Prepared Shot or Flourish...

(does Flourish work with Focused Shot like I think it might?)

Winterclaw · May 26, 2010, 06:01 PM // 18:01

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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

Why not use Flail? It'll save you the prep slot, the time and energy you spend using it, and it's not like you're using the stance slot or adrenaline on anything anyway (barring SY, but if it's the only other adr skill you're running, it shouldn't be too much of a problem).

Depends on which preparation you want to use, flail is fine too. I just suggested rapid fire for the IAS.

Guilds Gods · May 29, 2010, 04:07 AM // 04:07

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Originally Posted by Bobby2

Maybe try spear war first?

Barring that I'd also suggest Prepared Shot or Flourish...

(does Flourish work with Focused Shot like I think it might?)

I've ran spear warrior plenty of times. Back when HB was around I was in the top 500~ with a build using that.

And Prepared Shot + Flourish = 2 elites

**Marty Silverblade** · May 29, 2010, 05:38 AM // 05:38

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Originally Posted by Guilds Gods

And Prepared Shot + Flourish = 2 elites

You're confusing Prepared Shot and Focused Shot. PS is elite, FS is not.

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Focused_Shot

FoxBat · May 29, 2010, 06:15 AM // 06:15

Marksman's Wager is the skill you are looking for. 5 energy per hit @ 0 exp is still very useful. Just don't be shooting into a wall.

Guilds Gods · May 29, 2010, 09:40 PM // 21:40

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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

You're confusing Prepared Shot and Focused Shot. PS is elite, FS is not.

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Focused_Shot

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