As far as I know, using Bodkins with low-tier bows won't maximize final damage anyways.
The pierce damage armor penetration works best with high raw damage values. If the raw damage is low (because of low bow damage and arrow damage, low PD or the maximum effective PD cap on low-tier bows or a combination of all), the damage output will not be particularly amazing in the first place.
If Bodkins used blunt damage instead of pierce, the difference to cut arrows would be more notable on low-tier bows. But the way it is now, I don't see why Bodkins + small bows are OP in any way.
Ah ok. I see
"But the way it is now, I don't see why Bodkins + small bows are OP in any way."
Yeah, the first weapon a loomed in crpg was the Nomad Bow with Bodkins. (Before, when it was freakin OP). With a 18/21, 18/24 and 18/27. I killed EVERYBODY with a headshots, whatever helmet the guy could wear.
Now, even with a WarBow+3 I cant kill with an arrow in head of somebody without helmet but anyway.. Thats not the question.
(humour)
buff archers !But I'm counscious that this is a totally different system. it was just a suggestion like that.
Maybe for MBG...
Archers will be your nightmare !! Mouahahahaa