Tier 4 Xbow Progression

[Winter]

Definitely an Arbalest.  If you are a decent crossbowman on a decent team, you shouldn't need armor all that much and the additional damage output would be much more favorable.  Until after that is crafted and you can afford the better armor, tier 4 marketplace armor should do.  You could even keep the tier 3 stuff, as long as you don't get hit much.  Just don't be surprised if you get people asking what level you are.