Does anyone know if there would be any benefit for a bladedancer to use a bow? I'm currently a grade, lvl 68 and I'm using a +7 tsu*sls [ :( I still miss my +12s so much]
I'm considering getting a bow of peril to hunt with as well. I figure I could dance, switch to the bow, get off a shot or two and then switch to duals to finish off the mobs.
So...have any other bladedancers out there used this kind of strategy or is it just plain stupid?
I have a level 54 BD and I'm going to try to use her for pvp if I can and as a pvp BD i've been told to use a bow but when I'm soling or in a group killing mobs the best weapon to have is Duals!
I think its expensive but a smart idea for a BD to use a bow! You have good strength...and a couple of distanced damage shots before engaging a enemy certainly helps. Keep in mind tho that a bow uses mana...and a BD that dances (particularly in parties) has to be on top of mana management. A bow can burn your mana down significantly if unchecked.
I know many BD's that have a bow and they hit **** hard with it! They just dont have range of an archer.
This is where style meets substance. It's not a bad idea to keep a bow handy. They are the perfect weapon to have in certain situations. I use one for my SK and BD. But I don't use it as often as you intend.
The fact is if you're not an archer, using a bow actually slows down your XP rate/hr. You don't have an archer's passives which increase attack speed. As such, in the time that it takes you to launch an arrow, you could have cast hex and been a step closer to getting your next crit. And if you're carrying Tsu*SLS, that is what it's all about. You have to be of a mind that you want to get to your next crit as soon as possible. That determines how quickly a mob drops, and how quickly you XP.
Get a bow either way and try it out. If it fits your style, and time is not an issue, I say go for it. :cool: