I have both maxed and I would have to say that personally I like the bow much more for PvP, but that is simply because I wasn't a bad sniper when I got it. If you primarily play with shotguns, try the lord of wolves, it's great. The only downside is that you will lose most encounters when the enemy has a shotgun, do to the fact that it shoots five bullets right after each other. If you snipe a lot, get the bow! It's a monster after you practice with it and get used to it. Overall, it really just depends on your playstyle so choose what best fits you