Question
I have recently acquired the bow when playing as a sniper and I have been wondering why should I use it in Team Fortress 2, other than completing some Achievements.
Answer
Specific advantages:
- Faster charge time.
- You can fire into a passageway where you suspect an enemy is about to appear, and unlike an instantaneous shot the arrow has a much higher chance of hitting someone, simply because it's around for a longer time.
- Deadly taunt :)
- Leaving arrows sticking out of enemies is awesome.
- You can launch flaming arrows! Just let a friendly pyro shoot you while pulling back the string.
In general, the bow is better for shorter ranges. If I'm holding a rifle I can usually counter-snipe bow-using snipers easily; on the other hand, defending cramped spots or running along with other attackers is far easier with the bow. It's really a weapon recommend for aggressive snipers.
In my personal opinion, a bow-wielding sniper is nice but it's not the truly scary thing thing a good rifle-wielding sniper is, and I only use the bow in specific situations. Not that I say that the bow should be underestimated, but the rifle:
- Is easier to hit with, in my opinion, because of the instantaneous bullet.
- Has a potential for higher damage.
- Is much harder to dodge.
... so I prefer it.
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