Longbow

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Disambig icon.png This article is about the class of weapon. For the specific weapon sold by NPC weaponsmiths, see Longbow (weapon).

Longbow

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Ithas Longbow concept art.jpg

Longbow concept art.

The longbow is a two-handed weapon that is known for its long-range projectiles, wide area of effect abilities and strong control skills to keep foes away.

Skills by profession[edit]

# Skill Activation.png Tango-recharge-darker.png Description

Dragonhunter icon small.png Dragonhunter

1 Puncture Shot.png Puncture Shot 0.75¾ Fire an arrow that pierces enemies. If the arrow hits a second target, all enemies struck are crippled.
2 True Shot.png True Shot 0.75¾ 4 Charge up energy, creating a powerful attack that pierces through enemies.
3 Deflecting Shot.png Deflecting Shot 0.25¼ 10 Fire a missile that knocks back enemies and blocks missiles.
4 Symbol of Energy.png Symbol of Energy 0.5½ 12 Symbol. Fire a slow, arcing arrow that explodes on impact to burn targets and sear a symbol of energy into the ground.
5 Hunter's Ward.png Hunter's Ward 1 20 Form your arrows into a barrier, and deal damage at the location.

Warrior icon small.png Warrior

1 Dual Shot.png Dual Shot 0.75¾ Shoot a pair of arrows at your foe.
2 Fan of Fire.png Fan of Fire 0.25¼ 5 Fire a spread of three flaming arrows, burning foes.
3 Arcing Arrow.png Arcing Arrow 0.75¾ 1 Shoot a slow, arcing arrow that explodes on impact.
4 Smoldering Arrow.png Smoldering Arrow 0.25¼ 0.5½ Shoot an arrow that explodes on impact, blinding foes.
5 Pin Down.png Pin Down 0.75¾ 20 Fire an arrow that bleeds and immobilizes your target.
F1 Chain Arrow Toolbelt.pngCombustive Shot.png Combustive Shot 0.75¾ 8 Burst. Ignite target area, burning nearby foes. Effect increases with adrenaline level.

Berserker icon small.png Berserker

F1 Chain Arrow Toolbelt.pngScorched Earth.png Scorched Earth 0.5½ 5 Primal Burst. Fire a burning shot into the ground that creates a trail of flaming destruction.

Ranger icon small.png Ranger

1 Long Range Shot.png Long Range Shot 0.75¾ Shoot your foe from long range. The farther the arrow flies, the more damage it does.
2 Rapid Fire.png Rapid Fire 20.5½ 10 Fire multiple arrows at your foe.
3 Hunter's Shot.png Hunter's Shot 12 Fire an arrow that grants you stealth when it hits an enemy. Your pet gains swiftness.
4 Point-Blank Shot.png Point-Blank Shot 0.5½ 15 Push back your foe with a point-blank shot. The closer they are, the farther it pushes them back.
5 Barrage.png Barrage 20.25¼ 20 Barrage the target area with a hail of arrows that cripple.

Untamed icon small.png Untamed

1 Chain Arrow Toolbelt.pngMultishot.png Multishot 0.75¾ Unleashed Ambush. Fire arrows at your target and other enemies near your target. Striking an enemy reduces the recharge of other longbow skills.

Related traits[edit]

Proficiencies

Enhancements

Weapon strength[edit]

See also: Weapon strength

Related achievements[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • Originally Longbow was known as Bow.

See also[edit]

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