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Português (Brasil)← Hero Guides · Weapon
By Amya · Updated 2026-10-26
Longbow
Hero Killing3/10
Units Killing4/10
Dueling1/10
Crowd Control1/10
Loadouts
pick one columnLightning Bolt
Recommended DPSThe recommended DPS build, gated behind an insane epic-schem weapon.
Spells
QBodkinBodkin-TippedIII18sFires an armour-piercing heavy arrow, dealing 61% Base + 1333 Piercing Damage. Inflicts Concussed for 0.3-1.1 seconds based on charge time.Effects on EnemiesReduces Defences of enemies hit by 30% for 7 seconds.
EMarksmanMarksmanIII15sEnters the Marksman state. For 2 seconds, your next basic attack and all skills instantly apply maximum charge effects without charging.
RLight-footedLight-FootedIII28sInstantly rolls forward or backward based on directional input. Grants Invincibility during the roll for 1 second.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Movement Speed by 35% for 3 seconds upon use.
TLightning BoltLightning BoltIII45sFires a powerful arrow, dealing 125% Base + 5824 Piercing Damage and greatly reducing enemy Block. Based on charge time, the arrow can pierce through 5-12 enemies. At maximum charge, it deals an additional 35% Base Piercing Damage.
QBodkinBodkin-TippedIII18sFires an armour-piercing heavy arrow, dealing 61% Base + 1333 Piercing Damage. Inflicts Concussed for 0.3-1.1 seconds based on charge time.Effects on EnemiesReduces Defences of enemies hit by 30% for 7 seconds.EMarksmanMarksmanIII15sEnters the Marksman state. For 2 seconds, your next basic attack and all skills instantly apply maximum charge effects without charging.RLight-footedLight-FootedIII28sInstantly rolls forward or backward based on directional input. Grants Invincibility during the roll for 1 second.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Movement Speed by 35% for 3 seconds upon use.TLightning BoltLightning BoltIII45sFires a powerful arrow, dealing 125% Base + 5824 Piercing Damage and greatly reducing enemy Block. Based on charge time, the arrow can pierce through 5-12 enemies. At maximum charge, it deals an additional 35% Base Piercing Damage.Classic DPS rotation: fully charged auto-attack, Marksman, auto-attack, Bodkin, Lightning Bolt, auto-attack.
Wear
Captain's JingasaHelm · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.
Captain's BracersBracers · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.
Captain's ArmourChest · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.
Captain's BootsBoots · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.
ShenxingEpic schematicCaptain'sShenxingEpic · LightNearly unplayable without it.
Captain's JingasaHelm · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's BracersBracers · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's ArmourChest · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's BootsBoots · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.ShenxingEpic schematicCaptain'sShenxingEpic · LightNearly unplayable without it.Rogue's Rogue before the epic schematic.
Attributes
Full Agility
Exploding Arrow
Older buildThe older build, focused on eliminating units.
Spells
QFire ArrowFlaming ArrowIII15sFires 1-3 flaming arrows based on charge time. Each arrow deals 71% Base + 1003 Piercing Damage, inflicts 200 Fire Damage per second for 6 seconds, and dismounts enemy Heroes.EMarksmanMarksmanIII15sEnters the Marksman state. For 2 seconds, your next basic attack and all skills instantly apply maximum charge effects without charging.RLight-footedLight-FootedIII28sInstantly rolls forward or backward based on directional input. Grants Invincibility during the roll for 1 second.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Movement Speed by 35% for 3 seconds upon use.
TExploding ArrowExploding ArrowIII45sFires an explosive arrow, dealing 76% Base + 1727 Piercing Damage to enemies in the blast radius and inflicting Knockup. Damage is split evenly across all targets if more than 7 are hit.
QFire ArrowFlaming ArrowIII15sFires 1-3 flaming arrows based on charge time. Each arrow deals 71% Base + 1003 Piercing Damage, inflicts 200 Fire Damage per second for 6 seconds, and dismounts enemy Heroes.EMarksmanMarksmanIII15sEnters the Marksman state. For 2 seconds, your next basic attack and all skills instantly apply maximum charge effects without charging.RLight-footedLight-FootedIII28sInstantly rolls forward or backward based on directional input. Grants Invincibility during the roll for 1 second.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Movement Speed by 35% for 3 seconds upon use.TExploding ArrowExploding ArrowIII45sFires an explosive arrow, dealing 76% Base + 1727 Piercing Damage to enemies in the blast radius and inflicting Knockup. Damage is split evenly across all targets if more than 7 are hit.Use Exploding Arrow to CC, roll in behind, then follow with Marksman and Fire Arrow to the back of heroes.
WearCaptain's JingasaHelm · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's BracersBracers · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's ArmourChest · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's BootsBoots · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.ShenxingEpic schematicCaptain'sShenxingEpic · LightNearly unplayable without it.
Captain's JingasaHelm · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's BracersBracers · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's ArmourChest · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.Captain's BootsBoots · Light armourEpic schematic2 pcThe duration of Marksman is increased by 1 second.3 pcIncreases Armour Penetration by 150 points.4 pc[Bow]: [Normal Attack] damage increased by 25% and Armour Penetration increased by 10%.ShenxingEpic schematicCaptain'sShenxingEpic · LightNearly unplayable without it.Rogue's Rogue before the epic schematic.
Attributes
Full Agility
Good to know
- Best gender
- N/A (Animation Change depending on it)
- Aiming
- Hero: Assisted on, Locked off · Units: Assisted off, Locked off
Crafting
Weapon
- Must roll
- Piercing DMG / Piercing Pen
- Aim for
- Piercing Damage~329+max 549Piercing Pen~295+max 492
Rule of thumb: get your main damage and penetration to 60% of max. The ceilings are the Legendary rolls on the Shenxing.
- Also good
- Agility / Strength / Critical Hit Chance / Critical Damage
Armour
- Roll order
- SLeadershipLeadership increases the number of units you can take into battle, making it the best value out of every stat you could wish to get.AAHP / Crit ValueAPiercing Def / Slash/Piercing dmg depending on your weaponBRest
- Attributes
- Full Agility
Best runes this season When a slot says "Pick one", both runes are playable: take the one that fits how you play. Helm: both are playable, but I prefer Crown Soul's extra 10% unit damage reduction over Abyssal Rift's poison, unless you play a diving class. Bracers: Diving Eagle is a must if you run lance cavalry in your warband. It costs 3, so drop Yang Fire VII for it. If you don't run Buckler or Poleaxe units, take Yang Fire VII and VIII on the armour instead.
Weapon5/5
Cloud Piercer3Cloud Piercer3 Rune PowerYour fully-charged and overcharged Normal Attacks gain the "Piercing" attribute. Arrows will not disappear after hitting the first enemy unit; instead, they deal 60% damage and continue flying, piercing up to 2 units.
Broken Bow2Broken Bow2 Rune PowerIncreases damage dealt to ranged units by 15%.Helm5/5
Pick one
Crown Soul3Crown Soul3 Rune PowerReduces unit damage taken by 20%. When health is below 50%, further reduces unit damage taken by 10%.or
Abyssal Rift3Abyssal Rift3 Rune PowerReduces unit damage taken by 20%. Upon death, creates a poison area with a 5-meter radius. Enemy units within the area take [Poison] damage equal to 2% of their max health per second for 10 seconds.
Crown Soul3Crown Soul3 Rune PowerReduces unit damage taken by 20%. When health is below 50%, further reduces unit damage taken by 10%.Abyssal Rift3Abyssal Rift3 Rune PowerReduces unit damage taken by 20%. Upon death, creates a poison area with a 5-meter radius. Enemy units within the area take [Poison] damage equal to 2% of their max health per second for 10 seconds.
Yang Fire VIII1Yang Fire VIII1 Rune PowerIncreases Agility and Armour by 2 points.
Yang Fire VII1Yang Fire VII1 Rune PowerIncreases Strength and Toughness by 2 points.Armour5/5
Earth's Vessel3Earth's Vessel3 Rune PowerReduces damage taken by 10%. When in [Knockback], [Knockdown], [Knockup], or [Concussed] states, further reduces damage taken by 25%.Pick one
Hidden Blade2Hidden Blade2 Rune PowerIncreases Slashing Damage of [Buckler] units by 6%.or
Blood Copper2Blood Copper2 Rune PowerLifesteal from [Poleaxe] units converts 50% of the healing amount into damage to the target. Only effective for units.
Hidden Blade2Hidden Blade2 Rune PowerIncreases Slashing Damage of [Buckler] units by 6%.Blood Copper2Blood Copper2 Rune PowerLifesteal from [Poleaxe] units converts 50% of the healing amount into damage to the target. Only effective for units.Bracers5/5
Obsidian Saw2Obsidian Saw2 Rune PowerIncreases damage dealt to units by 6%.Pick one
Captor's Glory2Captor's Glory2 Rune PowerIncreases damage dealt to heroes by 6%.or
Diving Eagle3Diving Eagle3 Rune PowerEnters an uninterruptible state during a melee cavalry charge, which disappears after taking one attack. Lasts 10 seconds.
Captor's Glory2Captor's Glory2 Rune PowerIncreases damage dealt to heroes by 6%.Diving Eagle3Diving Eagle3 Rune PowerEnters an uninterruptible state during a melee cavalry charge, which disappears after taking one attack. Lasts 10 seconds.Yang Fire VII1Yang Fire VII1 Rune PowerIncreases Strength and Toughness by 2 points.Boots5/5
Falling Talon3Falling Talon3 Rune PowerWhen health is below 25%, hero damage taken is reduced by 50%.
Healing Herbs2Healing Herbs2 Rune PowerReduces [Bandage] duration by 40% while keeping the total healing amount unchanged.Guide
The longbow’s extended range makes it an effective counter against important, grouped units like Siphonarios, Shenjis, Falconetti, Zykalians. It can deal considerable damage to heroes wearing light or medium armor. However, heroes in heavy armor are best ignored unless your weapon stats are exceptional. Another key aspect is elevation: if the longbow is positioned higher than its target, it will deal bonus damage, while being lower results in a damage penalty. When casting Light-footed, you become invincible, which is great for dodging deadly ultimates like Dual Blades or Maul’s heavy strikes. It’s also useful for chasing down fleeing enemies or making a quick escape.
Lightning BoltRecommended DPS, gated behind an insane epic-schem weapon.
Playstyle advice:
- Classic DPS rotation: Auto-attack (fully charged) /
MarksmanMarksmanEnters the Marksman state. For 2 seconds, your next basic attack and all skills instantly apply maximum charge effects without charging. / Auto-attack / Bodkin / 
Lightning BoltLightning BoltFires a powerful arrow, dealing 125% Base + 5824 Piercing Damage and greatly reducing enemy Block. Based on charge time, the arrow can pierce through 5-12 enemies. At maximum charge, it deals an additional 35% Base Piercing Damage. / Auto-attack
Exploding ArrowOlder build, focused on eliminating units.
Playstyle advice:
- Use
Exploding ArrowExploding ArrowFires an explosive arrow, dealing 76% Base + 1727 Piercing Damage to enemies in the blast radius and inflicting Knockup. Damage is split evenly across all targets if more than 7 are hit. to CC, roll in behind, then follow with MarksmanMarksmanEnters the Marksman state. For 2 seconds, your next basic attack and all skills instantly apply maximum charge effects without charging. and Fire Arrow to the back of heroes.