Well uhhh for pvp you can't really make a poor man's bowazon. I mean, I guess you can but bowies are so gear dependent compared to caster classes that its almost not worth it. You can make a killer pvm bowie on the cheap though. For pvp you can definitely skim - for instance, if you can't afford a 120-45-30frw or a 120-45 hat you can always roll with mav's diadem with a 40/15 in it. Overall though its the inventory that really matters. The inventory is where you get a significant part of your life, frw and damage and res. Its just a shame that the charms you need to make the most efficient use of your inventory happens to cost a fortune. Many many times more than cost of the gear.

Mav's? Shako and gaze are better than any other zon helm, save for 30frw helm.

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didnt know you used to run a bowa

shadow will do a better average and a shitload more max

diamond will do less average but a shit more min

i guess its a matter of preference.

but imo shadow- best zva bow around

ya, the average dmg is basically the same. just depends on if you like consistency or not. i guess if you like the random nature of low min high max shadow would be ok for your playstyle. personally i like the control of a diamond bow, it makes a huge difference for me. playing a zon is all about timing, and the consistent dmg makes the timing is much easier to control.

i too love the consistency of diamond, especially in zon duels

I still do. It's the first char I remade when I came back last fall.

i like it alot better then the other guides cause a well made glass cannon>vita zon any day cause a glass cannon can take1-3 hits and a vita zon can take3-6 hits so it isnt that much of a diffrence

I also liked the diamond for zvz since every shot counted (especially in duels where it was difficult to accumulate hits. But to be honest, the "chaotic factor" of GM Was more intriguing in zva. But as you said, all a matter of preference.

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