Paris

"Based on one of the world's oldest weapon designs, this Tenno-crafted weapon can be used both in stealth and in open combat. The PARIS uses a chargeable magnetic field to launch arrows capable of impaling enemies to walls."

- In-Game Description

The Paris was released on the 18th of March, 2013. Paris is a Compound Hunting Bow.

Characteristics
Advantages: Disadvantages:
 * Silent weapon.
 * Arrows bear innate armor ignore.
 * Most effective at mid-range.
 * Can hit multiple enemies in a line.
 * Fully charged hits deal 100 damage, 200 on headshot.
 * Not very suited for long range, arrows have a travel time and a slight arc.
 * Slow fire rate renders the Paris also ill-suited for very close range fighting.
 * Need to nock and draw each arrow before firing.
 * Currently impossible to unnock a loaded arrow without firing.
 * Draws from the Sniper Ammo pickup pool, which is among the rarest of the ammunition pickups.
 * If the wielder fails to kill the victim in a single shot, detection usually results.

Acquisition
The Paris can be purchased for 225 (platinum). The Paris  blueprint  can be purchased for  20,000 ( credits ).

Rush build:  45

Tips

 * Charged shots go further and deal more damage.
 * The arrows travel in an arc.
 * Leading is necessary at greater distances.

Trivia

 * Paris is most likely named for Paris of Troy in Homer's Iliad, who was a skilled Archer.