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In Throne and Liberty, the Bow and Staff build is a versatile ranged DPS and support hybrid, combining high damage from the Bow with the Staff's healing and utility. Here's a breakdown of how to optimize this build: Key Features of Bow + Staff Build Ranged DPS (Bow): High single-target and AoE damage. Support/Healing (Staff): Sustain for yourself and allies. Mobility: Bow offers evasion skills, while Staff provides defensive buffs. Hybrid Playstyle: Switch between damage and healing based on the situation. Recommended Skills Bow Skills (Primary DPS) Focused Shot High single-target damage (charged attack). Rain of Arrows AoE damage over an area. Evasive Shot Backstep + damage (good for kiting). Piercing Arrow Penetrates multiple enemies. Swift Shot Rapid attacks for sustained DPS. Staff Skills (Support/Healing) Healing Light Primary heal for yourself/party. Barrier of Light Damage absorption shield. Radiant Blast Light-based AoE damage (scales with magic). Blessing of the Sun HoT (Heal over Time) for allies. Purify Removes debuffs (situational but useful). Stat Allocation Dexterity (DEX) Increases Bow damage and crit chance. Wisdom (WIS) Boosts Staff healing and magic damage. Vitality (VIT) Optional for survivability. Recommended Ratio: 60% DEX / 40% WIS (Balanced hybrid) 70% DEX / 30% WIS (More DPS-focused) 50% DEX / 50% WIS (More support-oriented) Gear & Traits Bow: Prioritize Crit Rate, Attack Speed, and Dexterity. Staff: Look for Healing Power, Cooldown Reduction, and Wisdom. Armor: Light/Medium for mobility; consider Hybrid stats (DEX/WIS). Runes/Enchants: - Bow: Crit Damage, Attack Speed. - Staff: Healing Efficiency, Mana Regen. Playstyle Tips Engage with Bow Use Focused Shot and Rain of Arrows for burst. Kite Enemies Evasive Shot to maintain distance. Switch to Staff when low HP or allies need healing. Use Barrier of Light preemptively in tough fights. Hybrid Combos: - Bow (DPS) Staff (Heal) Bow (DPS) for sustain. - Staff (Buff) Bow (Burst) for boss fights. Pros & Cons Pros: Strong ranged damage. Self-sustain and team utility. Flexible in solo and group play. Cons: Requires weapon-swapping skill. Lower defense than tankier builds. Mana management can be tricky. Best For Solo players who want self-healing. Group support with ranged DPS. Players who enjoy hybrid roles. Would you like recommendations for specific dungeons or PvP?
In Throne and Liberty, the Bow and Staff build is a versatile ranged DPS and support hybrid, combining high damage from...
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