Kuko Shakaku

Exceptional Unique

Description

Kuko Shakaku is a pretty solid bow for Amazons, but also Sorceresses and Paladins.

The "Fires Explosive Arrows" only works for normal attacks and not skills; it does, still, use the Explosive Arrow skill without paying for the mana cost (while at a lower, fixed skill level).
The Exploding Arrow pairs well with the Sorceress' skill Enchant or Paladin's Holy Fire: fire damage boost is carried by the explosion.
For the Amazon, the +3 to Bow and Crossbow skills paired with the +3 to Immolation Arrow should carry you far enough into nightmare.
The built in Pierce is pretty good too.
A workable bow until you get into the higher level ones like Demon Machine or the Runeword Brand.

This includes Enchant, yes, but also includes things like Holy Fire, fire damage charms, etc.
This will cause the Arrow to deal an additional 32-36 fire damage, as well as dealing this and any other fire damage applied to the attack in a 3.3 yard radius.
Kuko (クコ) is the Japanese name for the Chinese wolfberry or goji berry which has bright red berries, a reference to the explosions created by the bow's automatic Exploding Arrow effect.
If I drop or buy a near perfect rolled KS, I will up it to elite and make a Zon build around it, just for the lulz.
The bow-loving Paladin holding a Kuko Shakaku.
With the massive fire damage they provide, Horazon's Hold can extend the usefulness of this weapon even for characters who aren't Enchant Sorceresses or Holy Fire paladins.

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