for pet i don't really bother charming other animal, i simply use the bear i selected during character creation...

bear is very good at tanking, i think... you send it to engage the enemy, and then you pew pew from afar, lol...

Im like on my shortbow so far. Trying to make a pve build but still low lvl.

Sword is gooding too with Quickening Zephyr.

BTW if i want do burst damage what should i invest in? Precision or Critical condition? I tried with power build and it seems the damage is consistent most of the time