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Sword and Shield would be my answer if you want something fast and the ability to guard. But IG or DB could also be a good option.
If you REALLY want to do something different: Bow.
How come the bow as opposed to the other ranged weapons?
lBG and HBG are pretty simple to use. Bow on the other hand is incredibly intense. Specially spread bows are super short range and you are constantly dancing next to the monster using your dodge i-frames to pump ungodly amounts of dps. Seriously a great bow player can keep something stupid like 500 dps with zero downtime.
I donβt know what dodge I-frames means lol
Bow has a switch skill called dodge bolt, while you are aiming if you press the roll/dodge button your hunter will do a short side step. During that animation there is a window where you are invulnerable to damage. So right as a monster attack you basically dodge through the attack and continue shooting. Mind you it is a strict βparryβ timing.
Not in world though. I missed that from the op too.