Piercer

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An exceptionally large metal longbow.

the +2,+10 longbow "Piercer"

Desirability

This bow deals more damage than any longbow you could enchant yourself (barring a holy wrath or electrocution brand). The unimpressive accuracy and minor hit to evasion do little to stop this from being an excellent ranged weapon.