I didn't see the use of it either, until eventually I just tried it.
Was amazed at how well it could perform.
The range of your bow/talon is just amazing, so much more damage versus the melee type.
The Hit is no longer a problem, such a relief coming from a str or dual spec set up.
Depending on set, the crit is awesome!
And, afaik, if buffed with Rage 6 + correct gear, a bear can out-damage a bird sometimes
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