Larian Studios Forums Divine Divinity (English) Help/Tips/Tricks Bow speed stat?

Bows all have a recuperation stat that is easily understood and can be modified by the Bow skill. A few high-end bows also have a "Speed" stat. How good is this stat? I am at a point where a very small number of decent bows are actually available, and need to choose one before becoming Divine. For example, I have a high damage bow with some agility, versus a bow with lower stats but a zero (0) Speed stat. Seems lower=better for Speed.

IIRC speed on a weapon reduces recuperation time, so is good early in the game, but you may already have the recuperation time at the minimum late in the game, anyway, with the relevant weapon skill maxed (Bow Expertise drops the recuperation time by 15, for example).

In any case, I'd prioritize damage first, then bonuses to primary stats, then other bonuses.