New unique bow

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needs a "guiding" drawback, in my opinion.
the strength requirement isn't it, because you grab that anyway while working towards 2-handed nodes as either of the classes reaching those clusters - and classes like Shadow and Witch would not be able to use it.

an extremely slow attack speed and siege-ballista-like projectiles animation, comes to mind.
and instead of point blank, do the opposite - have reduced damage from close range and increasing with distance.

heavy artillery bow.

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johnKeys wrote:

needs a "guiding" drawback, in my opinion.
the strength requirement isn't it, because you grab that anyway while working towards 2-handed nodes as either of the classes reaching those clusters - and classes like Shadow and Witch would not be able to use it.

an extremely slow attack speed and siege-ballista-like projectiles animation, comes to mind.
and instead of point blank, do the opposite - have reduced damage from close range and increasing with distance.

heavy artillery bow.

Ye but how long would u be able too keep ur distance from enemies with that slow attack speed.... they would be in ur face all the time...

I still think a charging up attack mechanic would be ideal for this type of strength bow build... stand still charge it up (like u charge a flmeblast) then unleash the projectile. With a % penalty to attack speed ofc.

It also work thematicly with what OP had in mind...the strong arher type :D

that would be fun with chain :))

agree. the charged shot is a great idea.
can be a level 1 unique skill this bow grants and gems supporting it, similarly to how Whispering Ice does it.

I actually wanted the Hydra Guardian's bow to do that, but it's just an overpowered DPS stick so yeah.

Oh that would be so good :)

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SuperMotte wrote:

Be more preciously about what damage ranges you would like the weapon to see.

Exact numbers and item balancing is GGG's busyness. I only suggest item design.

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DDusk wrote:

Its not an Unique bow if its just a yellow item with 2 keystones....
For an item to be Unique it must have something that u can't get anywhere else.

Built-in passives are absolutely optional minor design details. Item's core is utilization of 2H Melee passives and Str requirement.

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LeadRaven wrote:

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SuperMotte wrote:

Be more preciously about what damage ranges you would like the weapon to see.

Exact numbers and item balancing is GGG's busyness. I only suggest item design.

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DDusk wrote:

Its not an Unique bow if its just a yellow item with 2 keystones....
For an item to be Unique it must have something that u can't get anywhere else.

Built-in passives are absolutely optional minor design details. Item's core is utilization of 2H Melee passives and Str requirement.

With damage ranges I didn't meant exact min and max-values, I meant a rough suggestion on the values so I / we can better understand the focus of your idea. More speed and less single-hit damage? More damage and single-hit less speed?

And I start questioning myself is

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Benefits from passives as Two Handed Melee Weapon

supposed to use only generic two-handed melee weapon passives but also the specific ones like (Whirling Barrier) or(Blunt Trauma)?

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SuperMotte wrote:

With damage ranges I didn't meant exact min and max-values, I meant a rough suggestion on the values so I / we can better understand the focus of your idea. More speed and less single-hit damage? More damage and single-hit less speed?

I thought about heavy-hit oriented style, so I've chosen a corresponding base type. But, as I said, it's up to GGG.

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SuperMotte wrote:

And I start questioning myself is

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Benefits from passives as Two Handed Melee Weapon

supposed to use only generic two-handed melee weapon passives but also the specific ones like (Whirling Barrier) or(Blunt Trauma)?

It is two handed melee bow. Only "Melee" and "Two Handed Melee". And all passives for normal bow.