User:Cheese Eater/I will always think this is better than splinter barrage

This build uses the elite skill Spirit's Strength, Volley, Splinter Weapon and Triple Shot to deal large amounts of AoE and Spike damage while dealing with the regular problem of Spirit's Strength of having a squishy target on the front lines.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Rt/R SpawningPower=11+1+2 Marksmanship=11 ChannelingMagic=8+2][Volley][Triple Shot][Needling Shot][Splinter Weapon][Weapon of Aggression][Optional]["I am the strongest!"][Spirit's Strength][/build]


 * The Optional Slot can be used for condition removal, a self heal, another attack (preferably low cost such as Distracting Shot or Disrupting Shot), a resurrection skill or a cover enchantment like Great Dwarf Armor.

Equipment

 * Max armor with Ghost Forge insignias or Radiant, the best available vigor rune, the above mentioned runes and attunement rune on the rest of the armor
 * Zealous recurve bow or shortbow of fortitude.

Usage

 * Maintain Spirit's Strength.
 * Spam Volley as often as possible.
 * Use Volley and Triple Shot for damage.
 * Use Splinter Weapon with Volley for increased damage.
 * Use Weapon of Aggression as an IAS and to trigger Spirit's Strength's effect.
 * Spam Needling Shot as energy permits after the target is lower than 50% hp.

Counters

 * Weakness.
 * Blocking.
 * Anti-attack hexes.
 * Bad monks.
 * Enchantment removal.
 * Blind.

Variants

 * Needling Shot can be replaced with Body Shot for energy if someone else can apply cracked armor or for Dual Shot if energy is not a problem.
 * Dual Shot can be taken if energy can be taken care of by someone with Blood Ritual or Blood Is Power.
 * Needling Shot can be replaced with another attack.