When i raed that correctly there are different variations possible
GMB for Most dmg. But i have to Roll min 13+fana for 95ias BP (i Play on Singleplayer so i have to choose wisely with my runes)
Shadow and Diamond bow i think is my best Choice because its around 60ias (?) so i am more flexible But its missed 3 to bow skills. Is that Important? And does 15ed/3ar doing much? I just have a plain 4os base.
The last Option would be MB. I got 3skill 4os MB But its less dmg than the other bows But faster and with 45ias BP.
The Guides i saw always consider Pvp usage.
So its for singleplayer PVM .
What would you suggest. Maybe a Full gear build?
I don’t have 3os frw/fcr Helm or good jeweils atm.
I got stuff Like Pride, eni, forty if that helps

Thanks for any answers, i know i already asked some of you via pm about bowa.

All depends on your other gear and what you want to put in your other slots for attack speed. Generally GMB is standard "best" (best meaning the lying character sheet shows the highest numbers), but you can actually do more DPS (not sheet damage) by picking bases that give you better tick speed on your attack.

And yes, the 3 b&cb skills add quite a nice little chunk of damage. As for 15/3, it'll add a nice bit of damage, but it's not a make or break. But you can technically do more damage without the +3 skills with certain bases depending on your other gear. But generally it's hard to beat a gmb or matri bow unless your setup is specifically made for that.

Which base you pick for your faith all depends on what you have for your other slots, so start by posting that.

Use d2.lc and figure out which base + your gear gives you the best tick speed + your current gear or gear you want to use and figure out a nice balance between damage and high tick speed.

I generally prefer Matriarchal Bow (Not GMB) for all of my bowazons (exploding/immolation arrow, frostmaiden and physical arrow)... It's hard to beat regular matri bow.

This post was edited by Emiliaaa on Apr 6 2026 07:08am

Youre right i should have posted more about my Equipment. But GMB makes you go ias on belt etc. so there are not so many options right?
And MB has the Most flexibility Equipment wise right? But is that still enough damage at the end?
My idea is to Play with eni instead of forty (But got both)
Using 2/20 cuz i got a few good ones instead of LoH. And amtas amulet cuz i Heard its best in slot instead of HL (which i have to use on GMB).
And mavina with ias jewel or Rare 2/20fcr.
So i am not sure Tele or walk and than i should use a bow with more Flexibility Right? Is that still near GMB damage or should i do Everything to make it with GMB? is diamond and shadow dmg wise better than MB with better flexibilitY than GMB or is that only a Minimum and i should Go with MB as you Said (only bow i got that ideal base with already)
Merc playing Pride, forty, Andy

This post was edited by ToS on Apr 6 2026 09:12am

i ended up using a concentration act 1 merc with windforce on my zon. Fanta shadow bow wasnt really that great so I used it for a summon toon instead.