DARK SOULS™ II

DARK SOULS™ II

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Satyr 21 Feb, 2015 @ 11:12pm
Best bow for Strength/faith?
Hey guys. I am preparing to move to NG+. Just picking up things while they are available. I am Str/Fth build running Hiede Greatlance and Dragonslayer crecent axe. I purchesed a stack of poison arrows. I am looking for the best bow to use with these for enemies in NG+ that I would rather not fight directly.

Is Hunter's blackbow worth the 25 dex investment? Or is there a better option. Would a normal low req bow be recommended?

I am thinking maybe the Sea Bow for its long range and low req.
Last edited by Satyr; 21 Feb, 2015 @ 11:14pm
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Mr.America 21 Feb, 2015 @ 11:40pm 
Since all bows/greatbows are held with 2 hands, you should realise that you can handle bows with more str req, than your str stat. Also, crossbows generally need high str low dex, which might also be in your favor.

Consider using some of these:
Dragonslayer Greatbow
Twin-Headed Greatbow

Dragonrider Bow (Higher str scaling)
Bow of Want (FTH scaling)
Short bow (lowest DEX req.)

any of the non-shulva crossbows (they scale with dark)

All the other bows tend to require higher dex investment and usually have better dex scaling than str scaling. If you intend to only use this for PvE, any bow will do. If you intend to use poison you should invest more in dex/adp to increase your poison bonus.
Satyr 21 Feb, 2015 @ 11:50pm 
Looking for a bow specificly to use poison arrows that wont way me down any. Not particularly interested in its damage output although it doesnt hurt. Just need lightwieght, long range, and fast rate of fire. Just a tool to cheese annoying enemies. :P

Sea Bow is 16 str 15 dex with a C scaling in both as well as the very long range and 2 units of weight. If I infuse it with lightning, it is C str, B fth. Would that not be a decent choice? I am not too experienced with bows.
Last edited by Satyr; 21 Feb, 2015 @ 11:50pm
Le Fay 21 Feb, 2015 @ 11:54pm 
Considering you're a str/fth build, and your choice of arrows, I'd suggest just using the sea bow for its range, and the fact that you won't need any more dex investment. The damage and scaling of the bow are irrevalent if you're going to rely on poison for damage. With those in mind, a standard bow with the longest range, in my opinion, would be the most useful.
CloudSeeker 22 Feb, 2015 @ 12:15am 
If you are only going for a bow for posion arrows its own damage is not really something to consider, its stamnia drain are what is important. So I should go with a shortbow, dragonrider bow, bow of want or hunters blackbow.
Rando Calrissian 6 Dec, 2024 @ 3:57am 
sea bow if your interest is poison, its range makes a difference.
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