and depending on the arrow type is much more vicious and damaging than a bullet.(speaking from reality here) historically many arrows had barbs on them facing backwards to cause tearing after the initial shot
You can also coat your arrows in poison or light the ends on fire.
Or both if youāre having a really bad day. 
Iām surprised nobody has made a joke about Montanaās Hailstorm ability on his gun. 
It was a hard choice but Iām going to my first impressions of Battleborn from the first trailer and choose Phoebeās battle garb. Anti-gravity, teleportation and the ability to rain swords down at people. Bullets hurt. Having swords launched at you like bullets? Seems pretty scary to me. She also manages to stay classy while fighting which is no mean feat.
Iām also quite impressed Miko is able to produce throwing knives out of itās hands. Thatās like Gambit and Wolverine smeared together into something quite awesome.
I really like pretty much all of the Battleborn weapons. Iām just not keen on Oscar Mikeās rifle until I can have a sight fitted.
Not as good of an idea as youād expect.
Unless your archers only goal on the battlefield is to possibly set the enemies stuff on fire. Might not be a bad idea depending on the situation, but what about killing the enemy and taking their stuff, that is now not burned to ashes? 
Did I read somewhere that they are patching in soon so you donāt have to lift your finger & repress to reload and start firing again Whiskeyās rifle?
EDIT: @reliikki Ha, great point (about the fire arrows)!
Yes, that will be in the next patch from what I hear. Awesome stuff.