The best Longbow-Dagger build makes the most of the two weapon classes allowing the combo to be incredibly potent at bursting down bosses in Throne and Liberty. Both these weapons specialize in single-target damage, and with the right set-up, you will be able to combine them to melt through most encounters.
So if you are looking to main both the weapons then here is one of the best build options for the combination that you can try out in the MMO
Longbow-Dagger best build overview (Thunderclouds and Gale)
The current best Longbow-Dagger builds in Throne and Liberty make the most of the Thunderclouds and Gale status effect. It champions a hit-and-run strategy where you will need to multiply stacks of Thunderclouds and Gale on a marked target and then blink in to instantly execute them.
This build has one of the highest single-target burst damage in Throne and Libery and to maximize it’s potential you will need to completely invest points in Dexterity and Perception. Make sure you have reached 50 on both of these stats to max out the hit rate as well as the attack speed of the weapon combination.
This will also maximize your Critical Hit and hit Rate, as well as the Longbow’s range. The extra points that you gain can then be diverted to Wisdom.
Best Skills and Specialization for the Longbow-Dagger builds in Throne and Liberty
Here are the best skills and specializations that you should be focusing on for the build:
Active Skills:
 Shadow Strike |  Effect Accumulation Shadow Escape | ||||||
 Inject Venom |  Cooldown ▼ Lightning Infusion | ||||||
 Brutal Incision | Thunderclouds Bombing | ||||||
 Umbral Spirit |  Duration ▲ Thunder Spirit | ||||||
 Fatal Stigma |  Range ▲ | ||||||
 Frenzied Sword Dance | – | ||||||
 Zephyr’s Nock | Cooldown ▼ Damage ▲ | ||||||
 Ensnaring Arrow | Cooldown Resets | ||||||
 Strafing |  Consecutive Use Able to Move Gale | ||||||
 Nature’s Blessing | – | ||||||
 Deadly Marker |  Target | ||||||
 Flash Arrow |  Flash Wave |
With Inject Venom, Deadly Marker, and Strafing, you will have a much easier time applying Thunderclouds stacks on the enemy. Now coupling this with Zephyr’s Nock and Ensnaring Arrow, you will be able to inflict an incredible amount of burst damage.
As you kite the enemy with the Longbow, and bring them down to below 50% HP, you will then be able to execute them by using Shadow Strike, Fatal Stigma, Umbral Spirit, and Frenzied Sword Dance. With this list of Active Skill sets you get a combo rotation between the two weapons which allows you to have a consistent DPS uptime.
Passive Skills:
- Destructive Fang
- Assassins’s Instincts
- Murderous Energy
- Shadow Walker
- Wrathful Edge
- Steady Aim
- Roxie’s Arrowhead
- Sniper’s Sense
As the build maximizes Thunderclouds stacks, you will therefore need the Destructive Fang and Murderous Energy passive skills as they will increase the uptime of the stacks as well as the bonus damage inflicted.
Additionally, skills like Assassin’s Instincts, Wrathful Edge, and Steady Aim will help let your DPS be more consistent as you weave in and out of battle.
Defensive Skill
- Block Blade
Best weapons for the Longbow-Dagger build
Here are the best weapons that you can get for the Longbow-Dagger builds in Throne and Liberty:
Primary Weapon:
| Weapon | Effect |
|---|---|
 Tevent’s Arc of Wailing Death |  Tevent’s Bombardment: Shoots a bonus projectile whenever using Strafing, dealing 54% of Base Damage |
The Tevent’s Arc of Wailing Death will be the best weapon for this build as it increases the applications of Thunderclouds and Gale with its passive ability.
You will be able to acquire the Epic Longbow as a drop from Tevent, an Archboss that only spawns once per week. You can also craft it by interacting with the Senior Weapon Crafter NPCs as long as you have the items for the recipe:
- Tevent’s Soul Fragment x180
- Precious Mystwood x10
- Precious Magic Powder x10
- Precious Polished Crystal x12
Secondary Weapon:
| Weapon | Effect |
|---|---|
 Lequirus’s Wicked Thorns |  Lequirus’s Gale Blade:Base Damage 50 ▲ for 3s upon using Dagger Mobility Skills. |
As the Longbow-Dagger build keeps you mobile you will get a consistent damage boost after using the mobility skills of the Dagger. The Epic Dagger has amazing synergy with Shadow Strike and Shadow Escape and will help you have a much easier time making the most of the build’s hit-and-run strategy.
You can get the Lequirus’s Wicked Thorns as a drop from a chest after completing the Cave of Destruction Dungeon or craft it by talking to a Senior Weapon Crafter NPC as long as you have the following materials:
- Dimensional Essence: Salvation x2
- Precious Manasteel x10
- Precious Magic Powder x10
- Precious Polished Crystal x12
Best Armor for the Longbow-Dagger build
| Armor | Traits |
|---|---|
 Phantom Wolf Mask | ・Cooldown Speed ・Ranged Evasion ・Magic Evasion ・Max Mana |
 Immortal Reckoning | ・Bind Resistance ・Stun Resistance +100 ・Debuff Duration ・Max Mana |
 Phantom Wolf Tunic | ・Buff Duration ・Ranged Evasion ・Magic Evasion ・Max Mana |
 Phantom Wolf Gloves | ・Attack Speed ・Ranged Evasion ・Magic Evasion ・Max Mana |
 Phantom Wolf Breeches | ・Debuff Duration ・Ranged Evasion ・Magic Evasion ・Max Mana |
 Phantom Wolf Boots | ・Move Speed ・Ranged Evasion ・Magic Evasion ・Max Mana |
The Ghost Wolf armor set will increase your overall damage output as the set bonus provides a DPS buff while increasing the chance for off-hand attacks. This is also helpful in maximizing the application of Thundercloud and Gale stacks.
When it comes to traits, prioritize the ones that boost damage and evasion skills.
Best Accessories for the Longbow-Dagger build
 Collar of Decimation | ・Buff Duration ・Bind Chance ・Skill Damage Boost ・Max Mana |
 Ancient Saurodoma Bracers | ・Debuff Duration ・Bind Resistance ・Weaken Resistance ・Max Mana |
 Amber Dimensional Band | ・Debuff Duration ・Skill Damage Boost ・Max Health ・Max Mana |
 Abyssal Grace Band | ・Buff Duration ・Max Mana ・Skill Damage Boost ・Max Mana |
 Girdle of Spectral Skulls | ・Stun Resistance ・Debuff Duration ・Max Mana ・Max Mana |
The accessories and the traits you want to go for with the build should primarily be about improving your survivability. So take items like Collar of Decimation and Ancient Saurodoma Bracers so that you are not instantly deleted during an encounter just because you are boasting a glass cannon build.
Best Weapon mastery for the Longbow-Dagger build
| Weapon | Mastery |
|---|---|
| Dagger | ・Assassination (6 Pts) ・Poison (9 Pts) |
| Longbow | ・Check (9 Pts) ・Sniping (6 Pts) |
With this Mastery loadout, you will be able to maximize the DPS output of your combos and increase off-hand weapon chance. It will let you have a much easier time stacking Thunderclouds on the enemy allowing you a significantly higher burst potential.
Best Skill Rotations
Ranged Thundercloud stacking combo:
- Inject Venom > Deadly Marker > Strafing > Zephyr’s Nock.
Combo for mob clear:
- Inject Venom > Flash Arrow > Shadow Strike > Frenzied Sword Dance.
Boss melt skill rotation:
- Shadow Strike > Umbral Spirit > Fatal Stigma > Frenzied Sword Dance > Brutal Incision (when the enemy is below 50% HP).
Pros and Cons of the Throne and Liberty Thunderclouds and Gale Longbow-Dagger build
Pros:
- Has one of the highest single-target DPS and burst damage.
- Lowe ability cooldowns allow for a consistent DPS output.
- Highly mobile build that champions a hit-and-run strategy.
Cons:
- Is not good at clearing mobs due to the lack of proper AoE skills.
- Glass-cannon build makes it easy to take down by the enemy and is pretty hard to master.
