Weapon Idea: Bow and Arrows

[Evelo]

I have no artistic skills so sadly you will have to use your imagination when I describe certain things. Apologies.

Bow and Arrow: a nimble range weapon that promotes hitting multiple targets with an array of power shots that change the effects of the arrow.

Light Attack

• Simple quick string draw into release, can be used as a combo of 3 repeating where the first two shots are normal with the third shot firing 2 arrows in quick succession. (Draw one from quiver, fire; Draw one from quiver, fire; Draw two from quiver, fire, fire; repeat.
• Dodge back light attack: A second stage shot of the simple combo allowing for dodge back shot > draw two from quiver
• Dodge forward light attack: Swing the bow to throw yourself over the target on a successful hit. Very little damage, used as aggressive repositioning.

Heavy Attack

• A moderate charge up time that can be canceled by dodging before a certain point. Does a lot of damage but risky because of the draw time. When used in the standard Light attack combo determines its effect
  • First attack: No effect
  • Second attack: Increased Knockdown effect
  • Third attack: Increased damage, draw time, can pierce an additional enemy
• Dodge back heavy: Slide the arrow against the ground while dodging to cause it to ignite, Low damage shot but inflicts a damage over time effect to enemies struck due to burning.
• Dodge forward heavy: Average damage stab using an arrow, Causes draw time of next attack to be slightly faster as arrow is already drawn.

Focus Hit: Arrows pierce the first target doing normal damage, if the arrow pierces and hits a second target, it becomes a focus hit. This is to promote positioning and lining up shots to maximize damage on the secondary target.

Potential Skills:

• Arrow Stab: A quick stab using an arrow, similar to the Dodge forward heavy attack but stationary.
• Poison Dip: coat an arrow in some poison causing the next attack to fire slightly faster (as arrow is already drawn) and cause it to do a little bit of extra damage. (Does not stack with the Fire Attack)

 

Let me know what you think. I really hope to see the Bow and Arrow added to the game at some point since I absolutely love archery with a passion that burns hot. Obviously it isn't perfect but just something I figured could be fun to create with the community.