Longbow
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This article is about the class of weapon. For the specific weapon sold by NPC weaponsmiths, see Longbow (weapon).
The longbow is a two-handed weapon that can be wielded by Rangers, Warriors and Dragonhunters. Longbows fire long-range projectiles and typically have strong control skills. Longbows can be crafted by a huntsman. They have a maximum weapon strength of 966 - 1134.
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Skills by profession[edit]
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| 1 | Puncture Shot | ¾ | Fire an arrow which can bounce to the enemies behind your target. If an arrow hits a second target, all enemies struck are crippled. | ||
| 2 | True Shot | ¾ | 4 | Charge up energy, creating a powerful attack which pierces through enemies. | |
| 3 | Deflecting Shot | ¼ | 10 | Fire a missile that blinds enemies and destroys projectiles. Destroying a projectile increases damage dealt. | |
| 4 | Symbol of Energy | Symbol | ¾ | 15 | Fire a slow, arcing arrow which explodes on impact to burn targets and sear a symbol of energy into the ground. |
| 5 | Hunter's Ward | 2¾ | 45 | Form your arrow into a barrier and deal damage at the location. | |
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 Combustive Shot
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Burst | ¾ | 8 | Ignite target area, burning nearby foes. Effect increases with adrenaline level. | |
| 1 | Dual Shot | ¾ | Shoot a pair of arrows at your foe. | ||
| 2 | Fan of Fire | ¼ | 6 | Fire a spread of three flaming arrows, burning foes. | |
| 3 | Arcing Arrow | ¾ | 10 | Shoot a slow, arcing arrow that explodes on impact. | |
| 4 | Smoldering Arrow | ¼ | ½ | Shoot an arrow that explodes on impact, blinding foes. | |
| 5 | Pin Down | ¾ | 25 | Fire an arrow that bleeds and immobilizes your target. | |
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| Scorched Earth
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Primal burst | ½ | 5 | Fire a burning shot into the ground that creates a trail of flaming destruction. | |
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| 1 | Long Range Shot | ¾ | Shoot your foe from long range. The farther the arrow flies, the more damage it does. | ||
| 2 | Rapid Fire | 2½ | 10 | Fire multiple arrows at your foe. | |
| 3 | Hunter's Shot | 12 | Fire an arrow that grants you stealth when it hits an enemy. Your pet gains swiftness. | ||
| 4 | Point Blank Shot | ½ | 15 | Push back your foe with a point-blank shot. The closer they are, the farther it pushes them back. | |
| 5 | Barrage | 2¼ | 30 | Barrage the target area with a hail of arrows that cripple. | |
Related traits[edit]
Proficiencies[edit]
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Longbow Proficiency — You can wield the longbow weapon.
Enhancements[edit]
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Heavy Light — Deflecting Shot knocks back enemies on each hit. Gain stability when knocking back, launching, or pulling an enemy. -
Burning Arrows — Dual shot causes burning and longbow skills recharge faster. -
Lead the Wind — Your longbow and harpoon-gun skills pierce and recharge faster. When you strike a foe with a projectile combo, gain swiftness.
