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Bow Master or Wind Archer

So I've been really back and forth lately trying to figure out which has the most potential dps wise post RED. Orangemushroom just released that KMST has a small revamp to the RED patches bm's already revamped skills to improve bossing and 3rd job training. So which do you think comes out on top at this point?

http://orangemushroom.wordpress.com/2013/10/14/kmst-ver-1-2-490-lion-kings-rose-garden-job-balancing/#more-8312

October 15, 2013

14 Comments • Newest first

CaptCandy

Phantom is the best. You can steal Arrow Platter and it's all good.

Reply October 17, 2013
bluebomber24

[quote=Solar]But can BM's shoot backwards!

I think not![/quote]

Technically, yea they can.

Reply October 16, 2013
Solar

But can BM's shoot backwards!

I think not!

Reply October 16, 2013
freezenlight

i think there pretty equal, i would say WA seems better at mobbing while BM seems better 1vs1

Reply October 15, 2013
bluebomber24

Who has the higher 1v1 damage ceiling: BM. Why? Math.
Who performs better on physical resist: Depends. Why? Most physical resist mobs come with pdr. WA have less PDR growth than BMs. Before taking qualitative things into consideration, I would give the edge to WA though.
Who has the better mob damage: WA. Why? Math. Although, the numbers on SP are probably ridiculous wrong. I would love a WA to let me know that they feel they out mob every class by a Pacific Ocean gap as SP suggests though.
Who mobs better: Don't know. Why? Mobbing is not just damage and contains a multitude of variables.
Which class is easier: WA. Why? Do WAs have to manage pseudo-elements, an installation, or consider when to swap between two 1v1 skills? Exactly.

Other:
BMs are red. WA are green.
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Now choose or flip a coin.

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited
Wanted187

Is it always about the dps?

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited
NeoBowmaster

DPS-wise, Post-RED BMs are stronger than WA. But truly, its all about which you like best. If you like the current (GMSBM) then make a WA (They have puppet/arrow rain like moves), but if you want something new, Then wait until RED for BM.

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited
airforce1

These buffs just make UA and Firecane more viable choices instead of constantly using Blaster. It won't appreciably alter theoretical damage rankings. WA are still far better mobbers while BMs have an edge in 1v1.

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited
betaboi101

Their dps seems arguably close post red.. But with those latest bowmaster revamps, I would assume that bowmasters are slightly better in terms of dps wise.

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited
nikeball123

I think bowmaster has a higher dps on that post red chart.

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited
SodiumOH

Bowmaster.

#explorersftw

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited
nicocliff

im in the same situation as you, i cant decide between the two. </3 </3

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited
SparklingCider

Come on now. BowMasters stay loyal. Don't give up for the preppy wind player.

Reply October 15, 2013 - edited