by ICEFANG Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:41 pm
I think that you would benefit from lowing your VIT to 10, or something like that, because you should capitalize on your advantage on not being hit. I think you should lower your SL to make the build better in comparison to other builds. I think you should use either the Longbow or the Black Bow, the Black Bow is my favorite, because it has the best range, but that rarely matters against other players, and the Longbow has more AR at any stats that have 11 STR or more. You should consider using a Short Bow for a back up, or Composite Bow, but the Short Bow should have more AR than it with the stats I'm about to suggest. You should get your DEX and STR up, probably around 40 DEX and 20-16 STR.
I think you should use an Eagle Shield and another great shield that can parry, perhaps Sliver Knight's, because I also suggest you have 40 END, since you'll need that Stamina to move away and roll. You should use a different ring set. Wolf and RoFaP is great for your current build, but I don't find your current build is extremely effective to make bows and crossbows maximize their potential. Although Hawk Ring is nice enough, I think the Cloranthy Ring is a must, and the other ring should be whatever you feel your character needs after that. Maybe the Hornet Ring, if you think you can land a backstab with Dragon Claws, just be careful not to do it with a bow in hand. And make sure your weapons are +15, I dunno the details of other upgrade paths and Bows, but its easy for Bows to outdo the damage easily of the other upgrade paths, and in pure physical too.
I think you should be ready with either Feather Arrows, if you intend to fight more at range, or Heavy Arrows, if you think you'll be too close more of the time, and your secondary should be Poison Arrows, although you can change it of course, its wise to be ready and these two are the best prepared for players.