Long Bows - These Bows are favored by those who are just starting archery. That doesn't mean they should be looked down upon, in fact many of the most famous archers ever favored this bow. They have decent range and damage

Classes that favor Long Bows - Warriors, Battle Archers, and Rouges

Short Bows - These bows are shorter than long bows, and this allows for them to be easier to pull back. However, those who use these sacrifice range over damage.

Classes that favor Short Bows: Assassins, Rouges, Thieves

Crossbows - These bows require masterful aim, as these bows require a lot to pull back. This means they are the slowest firing, however they also have the best range and damage as they use bolts over arrows.

Classes that favor Crossbows: Snipers, Nobles, Thieves