This skill is the keystone passive to most tanky builds but largely ignored by others. The survivability is a must for higher levels of difficulty.Īvoid: A fixed percentage of missiles attacks against a Bowazon are negated by this ability.
Any incoming missile, from arrow to magical attacks like Fireball, has their animations slowed thus making it easier to dodge. Slow Missiles: Though it sounds like a lame skill, a single point in this will mean the difference between life and death for a Bowazon. This makes maxing the skill feel like a waste to some theory crafters and a must have for others.ĭodge: Unless you’re “Strafing” your enemy mobs to death, this isn’t worth more than the one point that’s required for the subsequent skills. 8 points recommended max (51% chance), as each point after will only give an extra 1-3%. The caveat to maxing this skill is the diminishing returns of damage per point spent. A first in most ability rotations to maximize DPS as Inner Sight, with 10 levels, will lower nearby enemies defense rating by 315.Ĭritical Strike: Big crits will cut down opposition quickly, effectively doubling the successful attack’s damage. Like faerie fire in Dungeons and Dragons, this ability silhouettes the bad guys on screen making them easier to see and easier to click on. Inner Sight: A debuff, that once activated, highlights enemies in the area but also lowers their defense rating. This enchanted arrow is normally spammed against single targets and enemies with physical immunity (PI). Max this out!įreezing Arrow: From Drow Ranger to Ashe to Bowazons, no archer’s kit is complete without a slowing arrow. Use a tanky friend like Valkyrie or Decoy to assist you while using this to decimate grouped bad guys. This skill is maximized by fighting mobs because of the mobility drawbacks in a 1v1 or PvP fight. The Bowazon will be vulnerable until the animation is over as she’ll be rooted in place. Strafe: Farming made easy because it auto-aims at enemies within an AOE. Guided Arrow: The PvP morale crusher because the arrows cannot miss. Unfortunately only one arrow can damage an opponent per cast instance, so keep clicking! Elemental damage is only applied in the middle of the volley so don’t let up! Multiple Shot: A PvP staple used for its AOE denial. It won’t spend arrows or bolts, meaning you can shoot even if you’re out of ammunition! Magic Arrow: Never needs more than one point because of its low 1.5 Mana cost. This Bowazon might not have a beefy front line, but she’ll drop you in half the time! Bow and Crossbow Skills Spending points in Elemental or passive skills like Critical Strike, Penetrate, and Pierce will turn your Bowazon’s damage to 11. As a result, this makes for even more points left over to invest in skills that will customize the Bowazon further. Her physical skills like Multiple Shot, Strafe, and Guided Arrow don’t require other skills since they lack the synergy. Second Opinion: Since the Bowazon is always running around anyways, the points used to max Valkyrie out can be used to further invest in your Bowazon’s DPS. This will leave few points behind hereby forcing investments in Dexterity and Strength only. A few Valkyrie builds like to max out Crit, Avoid, and Evade to beef out their Valkyrie while using Strafe to harass from the backline. The Decoy and Penetrate skills buff your Valkyrie, and she benefits from most other passive skills as well.
Survivability first, with extra wiggle room to position herself, this Bowazon is comfortable in the pocket. Your Valkyrie and Mercenary will make quick friends, as they tank, acting as your front line. This makes for what many believe to be the Bowazon golden rule: a Valkyrie is a Bowazon’s best friend. There is no mob nor PK that will allow you to stand there happily dishing out arrows. The overall gameplay strategies, and items to finish this Amazon build, just like your skills, are all up to you! Bowazon Gameplay Strategyįirst Opinion: Remember a Bowazon standing still is pumping out DPS. The suggested skills to max aren’t set in stone, but are arguably the most effective. Use this guide as base and custom fit it to your play style, since there are numerous iterations of the Bowazon build and each is finished with different skills and equipment.īelow is a skill overview that goes over each skill tree. This D2 Bowazon guide is here to help you navigate the “Bow and Crossbow” skill tree and beyond.