what is the point of using mid-range weapons vs using long range weapons?

what is the point of using mid-range weapons when there are long range weapons?

Depends on the class and weapon. Some mid-range weapons work much better for a build than long-ranges. For example, the Ranger's shortbow has a lot of good condi-damage skills while the longbow is power-based. Same thing with the Renegade (Revenant); the shortbow is better for condi builds but the hammer is better for power builds. Ditto with the Engi: pistol for condi vs rifle for power. Then there is the elementalist, which has very different skill sets for each weapon; essentially each weapon or weapon combination has a very different build and use.

@CaelestiaEmpyrea.2617 said:Depends on the class and weapon. Some mid-range weapons work much better for a build than long-ranges. For example, the Ranger's shortbow has a lot of good condi-damage skills while the longbow is power-based. Same thing with the Renegade (Revenant); the shortbow is better for condi builds but the hammer is better for power builds. Ditto with the Engi: pistol for condi vs rifle for power. Then there is the elementalist, which has very different skill sets for each weapon; essentially each weapon or weapon combination has a very different build and use.

tyvm for clearing that up

Also shortbows in this game are more about utility (suited for 2nd weapon), while longbows are more damage oriented (suited for main weapon).

Two-handed: A mix of damage and utilityMain hand: DamageOff-hand: Utility