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In Throne and Liberty, the Longbow and Crossbow are both powerful ranged weapons, each with distinct playstyles. Below is a build guide focusing on Longbow + Crossbow for optimal DPS, mobility, and utility in PvE and PvP scenarios. Longbow + Crossbow Build Overview Primary Weapon: Longbow (High burst, mobility, AoE) Secondary Weapon: Crossbow (Sustained DPS, debuffs, single-target focus) Role: Ranged DPS (PvE & PvP) Strengths: - High burst damage (Longbow) - Strong sustained DPS (Crossbow) - Excellent kiting and mobility - Good AoE and single-target options Recommended Skills Longbow Skills (Priority) Rain of Arrows (AoE Burst) High damage in an area, great for PvE and grouped enemies. Piercing Shot (Single-Target Burst) Strong single-target damage with armor penetration. Evasive Shot (Mobility + Damage) Dash backward while firing, great for kiting. Focused Shot (Charged Attack) High single-target damage when fully charged. Silencing Arrow (CC) Interrupts enemy skills (useful in PvP). Crossbow Skills (Support & Sustained DPS) Rapid Fire (Sustained DPS) Fast attacks, good for consistent damage. Poisoned Bolt (DoT Debuff) Applies poison for extra damage over time. Snipe (Long-Range Burst) High damage at max range. Explosive Bolt (AoE Damage) Small AoE explosion on hit. Stunning Bolt (CC) Stuns enemies (great for PvP). Stat Allocation Primary: Dexterity (Increases ranged damage & crit chance) Secondary: Perception (Improves accuracy & ranged attack speed) Optional: Agility (For dodge/evasion if needed) Gear & Runes Weapons: - Longbow with Crit Damage or Attack Speed - Crossbow with Poison Damage or Armor Penetration Armor: - Light/Medium armor for mobility - Prioritize Dexterity, Crit Chance, Attack Speed Runes: - Precision (Crit Chance) - Swiftness (Attack Speed) - Venom (Poison Enhancement) Gameplay Tips PvE: - Open with Rain of Arrows for AoE, then switch to Crossbow for Rapid Fire on elites. - Use Poisoned Bolt for DoT on bosses. PvP: - Kite with Evasive Shot and Silencing Arrow to disrupt casters. - Burst with Piercing Shot + Snipe combo. Alternatives If you prefer more CC, swap Crossbow for Dagger (Stealth + burst). For pure ranged DPS, consider Longbow + Staff (Magic hybrid). Would you like a more specific focus on PvP or PvE?
In Throne and Liberty, the Longbow and Crossbow are both powerful ranged weapons, each with distinct playstyles. Below i...
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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