So as a career mage with murgleis and laeveteinn, as my shell progresses thru it's second round of aeonics (I missed the first due to vacation;; ) I went the goofball route and opted for the bow. I never expect RNG to be more than a fun job for me that once I get deeper into job points I can bring to Zi'Tah, T1 and T2 Ru'Ann, and T1/T2 Reisen. For T3/T4/HELM I'm going to be on my BLM almost without question.
Nonetheless, if I want a DD spot at those times, I better be solid, I'm already going to be competing against shell mates with completed RNGs using 119-III Annis and Formhaults and HQ abj. gear.
The gear sets in the sticky all seem very dated, as do the published spellcast luas here and on bg. As with my mages,in adjusting one that "sort of" has what I'm looking for. But anyone have a lua they really are proud of that has builds for both bow and gun and they would be willing to share?
Also when gearing for Apex Arrow, suggestions on main hand weapon? Assuming oneireos knife not as good as if you are gearing for Jishnu's, but I honestly don't know.