Physical Bow Shadow

I am almost lv 40 atm and using this build. Works really good so far ;)


Have you had any new ideas for this build? And what skills are you using atm?


Thanks for the build!
First thanks WW for the build. I've been using it so far but decided I'd bounce off an idea off you based on the removal of the Diamond flask.

Since the flask is out its a lot harder to get the raw Crit Chance (for me, I might need to work on my itemization better)

So I played with your build and came up with this one:

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http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgYA_5MeGtIZ1tEqW7VIbWwPq-d0Nj2lywzyBbVf4dpkyo-btcM6Vi2sf7Ewhs531PlWp9Sr0sSi_si0xcLsRwZfaohr44QOSKc0EZZ_xsHF7BjDbSy_oqPB820ZO-Hi96crtvcRL5ma62MrCsEA2xoQe_VLvjoZii2DlwbcFVM1ykpD0gPbPyduqq6TKjiV6Wskjb9RR58n3uWiQPT4


I swapped out most of the crit stuff for more Projectile damage and Phy damage:

Your build had:
15% crit chance
200% Crit Multi
24% projectile Damage
28% Physical damage


Mine has:
55% Projectile Damage
74% Physical damage
15% crit chance
6% Atk speed

That means I trade out 200% crit multi for:
31% projectile damage
46% Physical damage
6% attack speed.


While the crits are nice I'm just having trouble getting to where I crit all the time wondering if the 77% damage and splash of attack speed would be better.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

P.S I used 3 less points but didn't know where I wanted em compared to your build.
P.P.S If I miss added I'm doing this all during a server crash again.
IGN: Saelro 81 Bow Shadow
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Eleraan wrote:
First thanks WW for the build. I've been using it so far but decided I'd bounce off an idea off you based on the removal of the Diamond flask.

Since the flask is out its a lot harder to get the raw Crit Chance (for me, I might need to work on my itemization better)

So I played with your build and came up with this one:

Spoiler
http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgYA_5MeGtIZ1tEqW7VIbWwPq-d0Nj2lywzyBbVf4dpkyo-btcM6Vi2sf7Ewhs531PlWp9Sr0sSi_si0xcLsRwZfaohr44QOSKc0EZZ_xsHF7BjDbSy_oqPB820ZO-Hi96crtvcRL5ma62MrCsEA2xoQe_VLvjoZii2DlwbcFVM1ykpD0gPbPyduqq6TKjiV6Wskjb9RR58n3uWiQPT4


I swapped out most of the crit stuff for more Projectile damage and Phy damage:

Your build had:
15% crit chance
200% Crit Multi
24% projectile Damage
28% Physical damage

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Mine has:
55% Projectile Damage
74% Physical damage
15% crit chance
6% Atk speed

That means I trade out 200% crit multi for:
31% projectile damage
46% Physical damage
6% attack speed.


While the crits are nice I'm just having trouble getting to where I crit all the time wondering if the 77% damage and splash of attack speed would be better.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

P.S I used 3 less points but didn't know where I wanted em compared to your build.
P.P.S If I miss added I'm doing this all during a server crash again.



I think you're on the right track. But I would try and get some critical chance, with some critical multi. Because the reason I was running Vaal Pact like this is because of the insane damage I would dish out with crit multi. So Vaal Pact combined with 20%+ life leech makes you immune to reflect.

So if you're not going for high crits, I would probably go with a standard bow build. Because the trade off by picking up vaal pact etc. is not worth it.

But by getting items with crit chance/multi and making sure you crit a decent amount, I think it could work very well without the potions.

So maybe something like this ;)
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Sorry if my answer was delayed.
Thanks for testing out my build and coming with feedback. Lemme know
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Hi :)

what do you guys think about this build?

Will it have enough mana/ES/EV?
I would like to use frenzy (just to build up 5 charges), frost shot aoe, and a decent single target dps gem (no clue which one)

i want a high dps build but also not to be dead every corner.

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgYB_5MeGtIZ1tEqW7VIbXtVS4w2bWxf4ZXp2mTKj2sk8EKbtcM6RnEqupUgKPrr7sXMBTqEryLq6NbrFI2_BbW0xQuRmvEIiZMlXWjBM7Ewhs531PlWUUdv8jnUoJ8wfH8r1opb9DH6dvfKqSF2DPKly1BCoi4OSKc0Ps-95isKwQAmlRGWnaP8q3_GHNyTJ7QMVi2sf1M1NnvLQXK7
Last edited by NomadFX on Jan 28, 2013, 1:09:10 PM
What would your first 30 points be and what gems are you using
No clue, this maybe:

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgYB_5MeGtIZ1tEqW7VIbXtVS4w2UEKiLg5IpzQRln_GHNyTJ7QMRnEqupUgKPrr7sXMBTqEr52j_KttbFM1

I am using
frost shot + lesser
frenzy + frost damage
explosive arrow
clarity
raise spectre

i am 35 right now but i think i have to start over.

my build looks actually like this:


http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgYB_5MeGtIZ1tEqW7VIbXtVSyaVjDZtbA-rX-GV6dpkyo9rJPBC53Q2PYhrpcsM8gW1tMULkZrxCImTJV1owTONv1FHb_I51KCf

feels weak. bow is crap tho, 62 dps max.
Last edited by NomadFX on Jan 28, 2013, 2:10:49 PM
Your bow is a problem- at 29 my normal attack DPS is 160, with CA it's 240.
I just have a question about this build. I like the play style and the build looks really good to begin with. I started as a shadow not really knowing anything about this game. I started to compare it to the ranger class as they both use bows in this build.

That being said would this build not benefit the ranger class more with a build of say

Passive skill tree build

(Build based of the resent one that was posted as changes with out the use of flasks im guessing.)

It has all of the same points as the shadow one but you get more stats.

So my question is what is the benefit of staying shadow over ranger with this build as far as stats go(not looking at how the class looks, etc). I know there are some loss as 8% shield but you still gain 12% accuracy and stats, plus you could move a few points around.


I have not been over the the ranger forums much so I don't know if this build is over there to so if it is I apologies.

I'm still new to the game and did not know if I should stay with shadow or switch as im still in the starting levels.

Thank You
Last edited by redmatrix on Jan 29, 2013, 2:53:23 AM
I'm level 48 now and I'm finding that any build taking evasion over armor isn't viable in higher difficulties.

A lot of the passives for energy shield increase evasion rating so they'd be wasted if I went with armor.

So Iron reflexes takes 7 extra passives, but it's starting to look VERY tempting. 8 if you go for the 8% move speed, and why not.

Any thoughts on this?
I'm currently trying this and I have the same problem as with (most) other chars this far:

How do you keep your mana up?

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