Longbow + Crossbow Small Scale PvP DPS Build: Difference between revisions

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Overview

Weapons: Longbow and Crossbow

Designed for: PvP (small-scale)

Focused on: DPS

Difficulty:

TBD

Strengths

High Burst Damage
Easy to Play

Weaknesses

Squishy
Low Mobility

Overview

Longbow and Crossbow build for small-scale PvP perfect for both lone wolves and players that enjoy small scale PvP. This combination offers incredible DPS and kill potential while remaining at long range. It excels in 1v1 encounters, capable of quickly bursting down targets with ease.

Attributes

Strength

10

Dexterity

30

Wisdom

19

Perception

30

Your main priority with this build should be Dexterity for increased damage. Aim to reach level 30 in Dexterity before focusing on Perception, which also boosts your damage. Allocate any remaining points into Wisdom for extra mana regeneration and maximum mana but it shouldn't be your priority stat. You do this because going past 30 points into one attribute will come with additional cost.

Skills

Quick Fire

Thorn Gale

Weak Point Shot

Selfless Diffusion

Wind Snatcher

Blitz

Ensnaring Arrow

Decisive Sniping

Zephyr's Nock

Deadly Marker

Merciless Barrage

Strafing

Passives

Defense

Skill Priority

Uncommon➝Rare

Rare➝Epic

Prioritize upgrading Quick Fire, Zephyr's Nock, Decisive Sniping, and Ensnaring Arrow as they are your main DPS abilities. Strafing, is one of your earliest rare abilities and a powerful skill that gets used a lot and only gets better when upgraded to epic.

Selfless Diffusion not only provides an escape from roots but also increases your off-hand weapon attack chance once its upgraded. It can be used instead of Thorn Gale for the extra damage as well.

Passives Priority

Uncommon➝Rare

Rare➝Epic

As far as passives go, this build uses a lot of high level ones, allowing you to focus more on the active skills and using the books you come across. The main goal is to improve damage potential while passives like Distorted Sanctuary and Devoted Shield offer some defensive capabilities.Sniper's Sense and Steady Aim increases your critical hit when attacking people rooted by Ensnaring Arrow from a distance and helping you proc Strafing & Decisive Sniping more often while Eagle Vision increases your flat damage.

Equipment

Rex Chimaerus's Rake Bow

Heavy Attack Chance

Critical Hit

Hit

Tevent's Screaming Bow

Heavy Attack Chance

Critical Hit

Hit

Reaper's Black Mask

Magic Evasion

Ranged Evasion

Magic Endurance

Hermit's Shroud

Max Health

Health Regen

Skill Damage Resistance

Abyss Slayer's Insanity Armor

Max Health

Ranged Evasion

Magic Evasion

Reaper's Hand of Death

Max Mana

Magic Evasion

Ranged Evasion

Special Resistance Ancient Dragon Pants

Max Health

Ranged Evasion

Magic Evasion

Abyss Slayer's Berserk Boots

Move Speed

Ranged Evasion

Magic Evasion

Holy Warrior's Choker

Skill Damage Boost

Max Health

Buff Duration

Beast King's Gilded Bracers

Max Health

Skill Damage Resistance

Health Regen

Insightful Ring of Dimension

Skill Damage Boost

Max Health

Health Regen

Eternal Ring of Dimension

Skill Damage Boost

Max Health

Health Regen

Duke Magna's Belt

Max Health

Health Regen

Skill Damage Resistance

Weapon Masteries

Crossbow

Longbow

Regen

Health Regen

Magic Defense

Dynamic Duo

Max Health

Magic Endurance

Ultimate Healing

Debuff Duration

Cooldown Speed

Refined Touch

Move

Ranged Hit

Mana Regen

Plains Shooter

Enfeeble Chance

Mana Cost Efficiency

Cold Vision

Magic Defense

Ranged Crit Hit

Quick Steps

Chain Fire

Base Damage

Skill Damage Boost

Cold Rage

Base Damage

Buff Duration

Rapid-Fire

Cooldown Speed

Mana Regen

Brutal Wound

Support

Max Health

Magic Defense

Vitality of Dew

Move Speed

Buff Duration

Anti-magic Arts

Magic Evasion

Perception

Grace Song

Check

Ranged Hit

Move Speed

Wedge of Oppression

Max Mana

Mana Regen

Gale Arrowhead

Range ↑

Mana Cost Efficiency

Phantom Snare

Sniping

Ranged Hit +20

Ranged Crit Hit

Pointy Throns

Damage Bonus

Base Damage

Critical Nock

Attack Speed

Ranged Crit Hit

Brutal Shooter

Crossbow: Allocate 9 points into Chain Fire to enhance your raw damage and increase your ability to secure kills. Invest the remaining 3 points into Regen to further increase the amount healed by Amitoi Heal by an additional 6%.

Longbow: Spend 9 points into Sniping for its significant damage boost. Then, invest the remaining 3 points into Check for additional damage and bind chance, which will aid your Ensnaring Arrow skill.

Rotations

Short Medium Range Burst ↴

Use this rotation when you want to quickly kill a target that is either low HP or less geared than you. Boost your critical hit rate against them by using Deadly Marker before following up with Ensnaring Arrow and Zephyr's Nock for the start of your damage. Come close enough to channel the full cast of Merciless Barrage and then reset its cooldown with Blitz. Use Wind Snatcher to slow down the target and increase your movement speed for better kiting and then finish off the target using Quick Fire & Strafing.

Range DPS ↴

The ranged DPS rotation is meant for single target burst. Start your rotation with Deadly Marker to apply a debuff on your target that increases your critical rate when hitting them, followed by buffing yourself with Thorn Gale, allowing the next skills to launch additional projectile. Ensnaring Arrow sets up your target for the high damage output of Zephyr's Nock, further boosted by Steady Aim. Utilize Blitz to reset Zephyr's Nock, then use it again while your target remains rooted. You can then follow up with Strafing for the kill.

Weak Point Shot: You can use this ability instead of Deadly Marker as it offers a similar buff to your damage but it also extends to your other party members but instead of increasing critical rate, it increases max critical damage.

Selfless Diffusion: This remains your only defensive active ability, perfect for situations where you get immobilized by bow users using Ensnaring Arrow or if a foe with an upgraded Shadow Strike targets you.

Useful Information

Select Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it provides essential protection with its shield, capable of absorbing damage equal to 50% of your mana. This not only aids in mitigating damage but also increases your cooldown speed in order to let you cast your abilities more often.

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 | weapon 1 = Longbow
 | weapon 2 = Crossbow
-| mode = PvE, PvP
+| mode = PvP (Small-Scale)
 | focus = DPS
-| strengths = High single target burst damage, Long range, Good mana sustain, Good mobility
+| strengths = High Burst Damage, Easy to Play,
-| weaknesses = Needs to wait for cooldowns to burst DPS, Sacrifices HP for mana regeneration
+| weaknesses = Squishy, Low Mobility
 }}
-This build is designed for both PvE and PvP, with a focus on Longbow damage. Considering that your progress in the game will be influenced by both PvP and PvE events, you'll have the opportunity to excel in both aspects. The Crossbow enhances your skill set by providing damage, debuffs, as well as mana sustenance and mobility.
+==Overview==
+Longbow and Crossbow build for small-scale PvP perfect for both lone wolves and players that enjoy small scale PvP. This combination offers incredible DPS and kill potential while remaining at long range. It excels in 1v1 encounters, capable of quickly bursting down targets with ease.
 ==Attributes==
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 | perception = 30
 }}
+Your main priority with this build should be Dexterity for increased damage. Aim to reach level 30 in Dexterity before focusing on Perception, which also boosts your damage. Allocate any remaining points into Wisdom for extra mana regeneration and maximum mana but it shouldn't be your priority stat. You do this because going past 30 points into one attribute will come with additional cost.
 ==Skills==
 {{Skill bar
-| defense = Sustaining Roll
+| defense = Rupturing Parry
 | active 1 = Quick Fire
-| active 2 = Zephyr's Nock
+| active 2 = Thorn Gale
-| active 3 = Mortal Mark
+| active 3 = Weak Point Shot
-| active 4 = Ensnaring Arrow
+| active 4 = Selfless Diffusion
-| active 5 = Strafing
+| active 5 = Wind Snatcher
-| active 6 = Decisive Sniping
+| active 6 = Blitz
-| active 7 = Deadly Marker
+| active 7 = Ensnaring Arrow
-| active 8 = Multi Shot
+| active 8 = Decisive Sniping
-| active 9 = Brutal Arrow
+| active 9 = Zephyr's Nock
-| active 10 = Nature's Blessing
+| active 10 = Deadly Marker
-| active 11 = Mana Recoup Technique
+| active 11 = Merciless Barrage
-| active 12 = Nimble Leap
+| active 12 = Strafing
-| passive 1 = Rapidshot Stance
+| passive 1 = Eagle Vision
-| passive 2 = Firm Aim
+| passive 2 = Piercing Strike
-| passive 3 = Sniper's Sense
+| passive 3 = Ambidexterity
-| passive 4 = Roxie's Arrowhead
+| passive 4 = Devoted Shield
-| passive 5 = Eagle Vision
+| passive 5 = Sniper's Sense
-| passive 6 = Ambidexterity
+| passive 6 = Roxie's Arrowhead
-| passive 7 = Nature's Power
+| passive 7 = Distorted Sanctuary
-| passive 8 = Piercing Strike
+| passive 8 = Steady Aim
 }}
-==Skills Priority==
+==Skill Priority==
-{{Skill priority|
+{{Priority|
-{{Priority|Decisive Sniping|Rare}},
+{{Priority active|Quick Fire|Rare}},
-{{Priority|Strafing|Rare}},
+{{Priority active|Zephyr's Nock|Rare}},
-{{Priority|Strafing|Epic}},
+{{Priority active|Decisive Sniping|Rare}},
-{{Priority|Zephyr's Nock|Rare}},
+{{Priority active|Ensnaring Arrow|Rare}},
-{{Priority|Zephyr's Nock|Epic}},
+{{Priority active|Strafing|Epic}},
-{{Priority|Nature's Blessing|Rare}},
+{{Priority active|Quick Fire|Epic}},
-{{Priority|Nature's Blessing|Epic}},
+{{Priority active|Zephyr's Nock|Epic}},
-{{Priority|Sustaining Roll|Rare}}
+{{Priority active|Decisive Sniping|Epic}},
+{{Priority active|Ensnaring Arrow|Epic}},
+{{Priority active|Quick Fire|Epic}},
+{{Priority active|Selfless Diffusion|Epic}},
+{{Priority active|Nature's Blessing|Epic}}
 }}
-* After leveling up this sequence of skills, aim to individually upgrade the others to <span class="rare-info">Rare</span> and then to <span class="epic-info">Epic</span>. Prioritize upgrading your damage skills since you play a DPS role rather than support. Afterward, focus on upgrading mobility and other relevant abilities.
+Prioritize upgrading {{Skill|Quick Fire|active}}, {{Skill|Zephyr's Nock|active}}, {{Skill|Decisive Sniping|active}}, and {{Skill|Ensnaring Arrow|active}} as they are your main DPS abilities. {{Skill|Strafing|active}}, is one of your earliest rare abilities and a powerful skill that gets used a lot and only gets better when upgraded to epic.
+{{Skill|Selfless Diffusion|active}} not only provides an escape from roots but also increases your off-hand weapon attack chance once its upgraded. It can be used instead of {{Skill|Thorn Gale|active}} for the extra damage as well.
 ==Passives Priority==
-{{Skill priority|
+{{Priority|
-{{Priority|Rapidshot Stance|Rare}}
+{{Priority passive|Ambidexterity|Rare}},
-{{Priority|Sniper's Sense|Rare}}
+{{Priority passive|Steady Aim|Rare}},
-{{Priority|Sniper's Sense|Epic}}
+{{Priority passive|Eagle Vision|Rare}},
-{{Priority|Firm Aim|Rare}}
+{{Priority passive|Sniper's Sense|Epic}},
-{{Priority|Firm Aim|Epic}}
+{{Priority passive|Ambidexterity|Epic}},
-{{Priority|Rapidshot Stance|Epic}}
+{{Priority passive|Steady Aim|Epic}},
-{{Priority|Ambidexterity|Rare}}
+{{Priority passive|Eagle Vision|Epic}},
-{{Priority|Ambidexterity|Epic}}
+{{Priority passive|Distorted Sanctuary|Epic}}
-{{Priority|Nature's Power|Rare}}
+}}
-{{Priority|Nature's Power|Epic}}
-{{Priority|Eagle Vision|Rare}}
+As far as passives go, this build uses a lot of high level ones, allowing you to focus more on the active skills and using the books you come across. The main goal is to improve damage potential while passives like {{Skill|Distorted Sanctuary|passive}} and {{Skill|Devoted Shield|passive}} offer some defensive capabilities.{{Skill|Sniper's Sense|passive}} and {{Skill|Steady Aim|passive}} increases your critical hit when attacking people rooted by {{Skill|Ensnaring Arrow|passive}} from a distance and helping you proc {{Skill|Strafing|active}} & {{Skill|Decisive Sniping|active}} more often while {{Skill|Eagle Vision|passive}} increases your flat damage.
-{{Priority|Eagle Vision|Epic}}
+==Equipment==
+{{Gear
+| weapon 1 = Rex Chimaerus's Rake Bow
+| weapon 1 traits = Heavy Attack Chance, Critical Hit, Hit
+| weapon 2 = Tevent's Screaming Bow
+| weapon 2 traits = Heavy Attack Chance, Critical Hit, Hit
+| head = Reaper's Black Mask
+| head traits = Magic Evasion, Ranged Evasion, Magic Endurance
+| cloak = Hermit's Shroud
+| cloak traits = Max Health, Health Regen, Skill Damage Resistance
+| chest = Abyss Slayer's Insanity Armor
+| chest traits = Max Health, Ranged Evasion, Magic Evasion
+| gloves = Reaper's Hand of Death
+| gloves traits = Max Mana, Magic Evasion, Ranged Evasion
+| legs = Special Resistance Ancient Dragon Pants
+| legs traits = Max Health, Ranged Evasion, Magic Evasion
+| feet = Abyss Slayer's Berserk Boots
+| feet traits = Move Speed, Ranged Evasion, Magic Evasion
+| necklace = Holy Warrior's Choker
+| necklace traits = Skill Damage Boost, Max Health, Buff Duration
+| bracelet = Beast King's Gilded Bracers
+| bracelet traits = Max Health, Skill Damage Resistance, Health Regen
+| ring 1 = Insightful Ring of Dimension
+| ring 1 traits = Skill Damage Boost, Max Health, Health Regen
+| ring 2 = Eternal Ring of Dimension
+| ring 2 traits = Skill Damage Boost, Max Health, Health Regen
+| belt = Duke Magna's Belt
+| belt traits = Max Health, Health Regen, Skill Damage Resistance
+}}
+==Weapon Masteries==
+{{Masteries
+| weapon 1 = Crossbow
+| weapon 2 = Longbow
+| mastery 1 = {{ Mastery | weapon = Crossbow | row 1 = 3 | row 2 = 0 | row 3 = 9 }}
+| mastery 2 = {{ Mastery | weapon = Longbow | row 1 = 0 | row 2 = 3 | row 3 = 9 }}
 }}
-* Adjust your passive skills as needed in different situations. Take {{Skill|Nature's Power}}, for instance, which enhances damage after using dodge skills—an excellent choice for PvP. Another example is {{Skill|Distorted Sanctuary}}, a favorable option for use in large groups as it provides defense for each group member in close proximity to you.
+'''Crossbow:'''
+Allocate 9 points into Chain Fire to enhance your raw damage and increase your ability to secure kills. Invest the remaining 3 points into Regen to further increase the amount healed by Amitoi Heal by an additional 6%.
+'''Longbow:'''
+Spend 9 points into Sniping for its significant damage boost. Then, invest the remaining 3 points into Check for additional damage and bind chance, which will aid your {{Skill|Ensnaring Arrow|active}} skill.
 ==Rotations==
-{{Rotation|Mark Synergy Rotation|Deadly Marker, Ensnaring Arrow, Decisive Sniping, Zephyr's Nock, Strafing}}
+{{Rotation|Short Medium Range Burst|Deadly Marker, Ensnaring Arrow, Zephyr's Nock, Merciless Barrage, Blitz, Quick Fire, Wind Snatcher, Strafing}}
-* Upon landing a critical hit with {{Skill|Decisive Sniping}} and {{Skill|Strafing}}, they will reset the cooldown (limited to two consecutive resets). Utilize them whenever this reset occurs. If both skills reset simultaneously, alternate between them quickly—you'll have enough time to execute this sequence.
+* Use this rotation when you want to quickly kill a target that is either low HP or less geared than you. Boost your critical hit rate against them by using {{Skill|Deadly Marker|active}} before following up with Ensnaring Arrow and {{Skill|Zephyr's Nock|active}} for the start of your damage. Come close enough to channel the full cast of {{Skill|Merciless Barrage|active}} and then reset its cooldown with {{Skill|Blitz|active}}. Use {{Skill|Wind Snatcher|active}} to slow down the target and increase your movement speed for better kiting and then finish off the target using {{Skill|Quick Fire|active}} & {{Skill|Strafing|active}}.
-* {{Skill|Deadly Marker}} comes with a longer cooldown compared to other skills. Therefore, continue incorporating the remaining skills into your combo even when {{Skill|Deadly Marker}} is on cooldown, but be sure to reintegrate it into your rotation as soon as its cooldown resets.
-* {{Skill|Ensnaring Arrow}} plays a crucial role in the combo, inducing a Bind effect on enemies. This synergizes with your Passive Skill, boosting critical chance when the enemy is bound. As a result, your Used Skills reset more easily.
+{{Rotation|Range DPS|Deadly Marker, Thorn Gale, Ensnaring Arrow, Zephyr's Nock, Blitz, Zephyr's Nock, Strafing}}
-{{Rotation|Mark Synergy Rotation|Mortal Mark, Quick Fire, Zephyr's Nock}}
+* The ranged DPS rotation is meant for single target burst. Start your rotation with {{Skill|Deadly Marker|active}} to apply a debuff on your target that increases your critical rate when hitting them, followed by buffing yourself with {{Skill|Thorn Gale|active}}, allowing the next skills to launch additional projectile. {{Skill|Ensnaring Arrow|active}} sets up your target for the high damage output of {{Skill|Zephyr's Nock|active}}, further boosted by {{Skill|Steady Aim|passive}}. Utilize {{Skill|Blitz|active}} to reset {{Skill|Zephyr's Nock|active}}, then use it again while your target remains rooted. You can then follow up with {{Skill|Strafing|active}} for the kill.
-* Execute the rotation of {{Skill|Mortal Mark}}, {{Skill|Quick Fire}} and {{Skill|Zephyr's Nock}} quickly. The debuff from {{Skill|Mortal Mark}} lasts only 3 seconds, so it's crucial to quickly use the other skills to capitalize on this advantage. Keep in mind that Crossbow Skills have a shorter range compared to the Longbow, making this combo more effective when you are closer to the target.
-{{Rotation|Mark Synergy Rotation|Nature's Blessing, Mana Recoup Technique}}
-* Make sure to consistently utilize {{Skill|Mortal Mark}}; this enhances your mana regeneration significantly. It's essential to always have World Tree Leaves on hand for continuous use and keep HP potions at the ready to maintain high health, especially when you're alone without healers.
+{{Skill|Weak Point Shot|Active}}: You can use this ability instead of {{Skill|Deadly Marker|active}} as it offers a similar buff to your damage but it also extends to your other party members but instead of increasing critical rate, it increases max critical damage.
-==Useful Information==
+{{Skill|Selfless Diffusion|Active}}: This remains your only defensive active ability, perfect for situations where you get immobilized by bow users using {{Skill|Ensnaring Arrow|Active}} or if a foe with an upgraded {{Skill|Shadow Strike|Active}} targets you.
-* In PvE, always maintain maximum distance from the boss to maximize your critical chance and critical damage. {{Skill|Sniper's Sense}} boosts damage the farther you are from the boss. Additionally, aim to minimize movement, as {{Skill|Rapidshot Stance}} provides extra bonuses when you remain stationary for 2 seconds.
-* {{Skill|Thorn Gale}} and {{Skill|Merciless Barrage}} synergize well when used together. Consider replacing {{Skill|Multi Shot}} and {{Skill|Brutal Arrow}} with these, but be cautious as they have high mana consumption. It's unlikely that you'll sustain a good mana supply if used constantly.
-* When it comes to Defense Skills, you have the option to choose which one suits your needs. {{Skill|Sustaining Roll}} proves to be a more compelling choice for PvP, providing increased mobility and synergizing with a passive that boosts damage during Mobility Skill use. On the other hand, {{Skill|Overtaker}} might be more appealing for PvE, enabling you to hold your ground while defending and ensuring the upkeep of passive buffs.
-* The Moonlight item set is a solid armor choice to begin with. Robert's accessories are also excellent for starting out and can be obtained through the main quest and exploration in the Adventure Codex.
-==Streamers==
+==Useful Information==
-* Twitch: [https://www.twitch.tv/monteirooes MonteirooES]
+* Select Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it provides essential protection with its shield, capable of absorbing damage equal to 50% of your mana. This not only aids in mitigating damage but also increases your cooldown speed in order to let you cast your abilities more often.
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