Build talk:R/any Together as One Bow Spam

I tried the above in HM Iron Mines. It's very similar to the Glass Arrows builds that we've had here every now and then. Damage was good but energy was an issue. Heroes don't cast BiP on the player, so you're on your own energy wise (I believe temporarily equipping a caster weapon will make the BiP give you energy). PBS/ZS are a bit meh with EBSoH because the short range means the standard is probably placed wrong, and you're not really stacking on your backline.

I'm a huge fan of "Dodge This!" in single target bow builds, but I feel that EBSoH would play into the strengths of TaO. -- DANDY ^_^ -- 04:18, 2 May 2020 (UTC)
 * EBSoH is actually armor-respecting, so not entirely sure if it is optimal. Why not Triple Shot or Volley ?--Ruineternelle (talk) 17:58, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
 * It is armour ignoring but only triggers on armour respective damage. --Krschkr (talk) 18:04, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Oh I thought it didn't, my bad. Thanks--Ruineternelle (talk) 18:15, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

Expert Focus
Quick note on Expert Focus; its energy reduction is only to base energy cost, before expertise. This means that this energy save at current expertise level will make Needling Shot 1 energy, but it will NOT change the energy cost of pen/sun shot, keeping it at 3 energy. It might still be fine on energy (especially if you BiP yourself), but I think it's worth noting that there might be other options for a preparation as well because of this mechanic. --Rainemard (talk) 12:17, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
 * I am in fact stupid, it does reduce energy by 1 at current expertise. I've calculated it wrong, so it is worth bringing. I wonder though if Rapid Fire + Point Blank would be a good variation for this, since it'll help your autos too and won't force you to bring a pet or use PvE skills for an IAS. Mostly suggesting this because TAO would buff melees (and minions!) as well when going half-range with a shortbow, meaning you'd be forced to be optimal there. Would love to hear what you think about this. --Rainemard (talk) 19:43, 6 June 2020 (UTC)