Beornings and Bow usage

[Valamar]

Last night I happened to be taking my level 91 Beorning back to complete the Epic quests I skipped in volume I.
After completing a quest (Vol. 1, Book 13 -- Chapter 11: Narchuil Goes South.), I selected a reward I didn't expect to be able to use so as to make it obvious that I wanted to sell it.

However, being the all thumbs typist that I am, instead of sell it, I managed to double click on it and low and behold, I equipped it!!!

So here I am now with a level 50 bow equipped on a level 92 Beorning -- but have no idea how to use it.
Indeed, when I select a target a range and auto attack -- I shoot it with my bow! Fascinating, useful for drawing agro.

However, I don't seem to have any skill which will allow me to attack normally with the bow.

I have a vague recollection of a Bullroarer discusssion about it in the past, maybe in relase 17?

So the question is -- did I stumble upon a bug? or simply a partially implemented idea, or did I miss something completely.
My Beorning now seems to be proficient with a bow and spear, and can also dual-wield!
But, I don't see anything obvious in the trait lines (or anywhere else) that would allow me to attack using the bow (or the spear).

And interestingly, I note that the WIKI has a "Finely-strung Bow of the Veteran Beorning" - as a 1 slot Essence item for level 105!
https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Item%3AFinely-strung_Bow_of_the_Veteran_Beor ning
No idea where it drops/comes from.

[shark1979]

Last night I happened to be taking my level 91 Beorning back to complete the Epic quests I skipped in volume I.
After completing a quest (Vol. 1, Book 13 -- Chapter 11: Narchuil Goes South.), I selected a reward I didn't expect to be able to use so as to make it obvious that I wanted to sell it.

However, being the all thumbs typist that I am, instead of sell it, I managed to double click on it and low and behold, I equipped it!!!

So here I am now with a level 50 bow equipped on a level 92 Beorning -- but have no idea how to use it.
Indeed, when I select a target a range and auto attack -- I shoot it with my bow! Fascinating, useful for drawing agro.

However, I don't seem to have any skill which will allow me to attack normally with the bow.

I have a vague recollection of a Bullroarer discusssion about it in the past, maybe in relase 17?

So the question is -- did I stumble upon a bug? or simply a partially implemented idea, or did I miss something completely.
My Beorning now seems to be proficient with a bow and spear, and can also dual-wield!
But, I don't see anything obvious in the trait lines (or anywhere else) that would allow me to attack using the bow (or the spear).

And interestingly, I note that the WIKI has a "Finely-strung Bow of the Veteran Beorning" - as a 1 slot Essence item for level 105!
https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Item%3AFinely-strung_Bow_of_the_Veteran_Beor ning
No idea where it drops/comes from.

It is only useable as a ranged auto-attack unfortunately.

[ertr]

No bug, and it is working as intended. Beornings can indeed use bows, but only with autoattacks. Better than nothing since it lets you attack enemies even if you are rooted, and extra stats from a bow is also nice.

[Estelrandir]

And interestingly, I note that the WIKI has a "Finely-strung Bow of the Veteran Beorning" - as a 1 slot Essence item for level 105!
https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Item%3AFinely-strung_Bow_of_the_Veteran_Beor ning
No idea where it drops/comes from.

It is a drop from new raid Throne of dread terror

[Grimmwal]

I only have a level 28 Beorning, but someone cued me into the beginning as to use for Auto Attack

Its pretty useless as a weapon sometimes the arrows fly off in weird directions, and does little damage, but it is great for pulling mobs, so that you can manage them one at a time...I love it