What Is The Best Bow For An Interruption Ranger? - Guild Wars Forums

whufc89 · Mar 20, 2008, 08:18 PM // 20:18

I'm making a pure intterupt ranger hero & was wondering what type of bow would be the best to use for this. I was thinking I'll need something fast so that it can intterupt quick but what do you guys think?

Thanks.

Lord Xivor · Mar 20, 2008, 08:19 PM // 20:19

Recurve bow.

phoo slaya · Mar 20, 2008, 08:23 PM // 20:23

longbow/hornbow or recurve bow, u don't really need to worry about shot time, because dshot and sshot both have "casting" times. if you use read the wind, u don't really need to worry much about trajectory, in which case longbow or hornbow is the best choice because of the massive range.

whufc89 · Mar 20, 2008, 08:24 PM // 20:24

Well the thing is, I already have a perfect longbow which I can give to my hero but was wondering whether or not it'd be worth it to go out & buy a recurve bow so that it can interrupt quicker

Monk Gsb · Mar 20, 2008, 08:25 PM // 20:25

Recurve bows have the shortest flight time, thus being better for interupting

whufc89 · Mar 20, 2008, 08:34 PM // 20:34

Thanks guys.

segnisletum · Mar 20, 2008, 08:37 PM // 20:37

Is the arrow flight time difference significant under read the wind or fw?

Commander Ryker · Mar 20, 2008, 09:52 PM // 21:52

Save yourself some money and get a collectors recurve.

Admael · Mar 20, 2008, 10:05 PM // 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by segnisletum

Is the arrow flight time difference significant under read the wind or fw?

It is if you're using a long or flat bow. But it's not significantly different if you use a recurve bow, but you WILL notice the difference.

Rebelor · Mar 20, 2008, 11:28 PM // 23:28

any type short bow with a silencing string----that is if u plan on using BHA

Anon-e-mouse · Mar 21, 2008, 12:21 AM // 00:21

Korgs Recurve Bow works well with BHA. In general Recurve is best. Shortbow means you have to get a little to close to your target, and Long/Horn/Flat has to long a flight time to be really useful for interrupts.

Sir Tidus · Mar 21, 2008, 01:48 AM // 01:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoo slaya

longbow/hornbow or recurve bow, u don't really need to worry about shot time, because dshot and sshot both have "casting" times. if you use read the wind, u don't really need to worry much about trajectory, in which case longbow or hornbow is the best choice because of the massive range.

Hornbow doesn't have a massive range, flatbow is the only other bow with max range other than longbow. Hornbow does the most damage per hit because of its armor penetration.

Numa Pompilius · Mar 21, 2008, 01:52 AM // 01:52

I'll go against the grain here and say shortbow.
Arrow is fast, firing rate is highest. That the range is short doesn't matter, as if you're going to interrupt you'd better be standing close to the target anyway.

quickmonty · Mar 21, 2008, 02:14 AM // 02:14

For a comparison of different bows:

Type: Refire Rate, Range, Flight Time, Arc Size, Special Features (in order)
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Longbow: 2.4 seconds, 1.6, 0.59 seconds, Medium, None
Flatbow: 2.0 seconds, 1.6, 0.88 seconds, Large, None
Hornbow: 2.7 seconds, 1.4, 0.59 seconds, Medium, 10% Armor penetration
Recurve Bow: 2.4 seconds, 1.4 0.40 seconds, Small, None
Shortbow: 2.0 seconds, 1.05, 0.59 seconds, Medium, None

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Bows#Bow_Classes

The quick flight time and small arc of the Recurve makes it an excellent choice for interupts.

Wobrak · Mar 22, 2008, 01:07 PM // 13:07

Depends on the skills you use.

For [skill]Distracting Shot[/skill] or [skill]Savage Shot[/skill], a recurve bow is the best choice.

For [skill]Broad head Arrow[/skill], a short bow is the better choice as it shortens the flight arc caused by the skill.

Da Mad M00 · Mar 22, 2008, 01:23 PM // 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wobrak

Depends on the skills you use.

For [skill]Distracting Shot[/skill] or [skill]Savage Shot[/skill], a recurve bow is the best choice.

For [skill]Broad head Arrow[/skill], a recurve bow is also the best choice.

Fixed your post.

JR · Mar 22, 2008, 01:28 PM // 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wobrak

Depends on the skills you use.

For [skill]Distracting Shot[/skill] or [skill]Savage Shot[/skill], a recurve bow is the best choice.

For [skill]Broad head Arrow[/skill], a short bow is the better choice as it shortens the flight arc caused by the skill.

That's a ridiculous arguement.

The short bow shortens the flight time by simply forcing you to be closer to your target. You could get an even better result by simply using a recurve bow and standing in short bow range.

snaek · Mar 22, 2008, 01:35 PM // 13:35

^wut da mad m00 said

bha...u want to use a recurve bow in close range
dun be lazy and use a short bow to c+space from a mile away and let gw autopilot teh range for u -__-'

but after bha hits...switch to shortbow for faster ias

generally u want to always use recurve

but use short bow under 2 conditions:
1) a dazed target (not to be confused wit tryint to bha a target..but one that is already dazed)
2) when using incendiary arrows
i.e...teh interrupts that rely on ias and not quick timing/reflexes
edit: and 3) spinal shivers sorta....technically it counts, but generally that skill wouldnt be used lol

Numa Pompilius · Mar 22, 2008, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR

That's a ridiculous arguement.

I agree. It's got nothing to do with when to use BHA or not.

The flight time isn't as important as the refire rate. As the shortbow is much faster-firing I'm more likely to be able to fire the bow when I need to, whereas even with an IAS you're going to miss some interrupts if you're using a slow-firing bow. And, like I said, if you're interrupting you better be close to the target anyway, so the range isn't much of a factor.
To me the shortbow is simply the best bow for interrupting.

Giga Strike · Mar 22, 2008, 03:00 PM // 15:00

id go with a recurve. as an interrupter, you need to focus more on hitting when you need to than hitting alot. of course this depends on your reaction time. then again, if you have a slow reaction time anyway you shouldnt really be playing an interrupter.

Mar 20, 2008, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#1
whufc89 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Profession: E/	What Is The Best Bow For An Interruption Ranger? I'm making a pure intterupt ranger hero & was wondering what type of bow would be the best to use for this. I was thinking I'll need something fast so that it can intterupt quick but what do you guys think? Thanks.

Mar 22, 2008, 01:35 PM // 13:35	#18
snaek Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	^wut da mad m00 said bha...u want to use a recurve bow in close range dun be lazy and use a short bow to c+space from a mile away and let gw autopilot teh range for u -__-' but after bha hits...switch to shortbow for faster ias generally u want to always use recurve but use short bow under 2 conditions: 1) a dazed target (not to be confused wit tryint to bha a target..but one that is already dazed) 2) when using incendiary arrows i.e...teh interrupts that rely on ias and not quick timing/reflexes edit: and 3) spinal shivers sorta....technically it counts, but generally that skill wouldnt be used lol Last edited by snaek; Mar 22, 2008 at 01:38 PM // 13:38..

Mar 20, 2008, 08:19 PM // 20:19	#2
Lord Xivor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Guild: Our God Is A Consuming [FIRE] Profession: Rt/A	Recurve bow.

Mar 20, 2008, 08:23 PM // 20:23	#3
phoo slaya Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: United Clans of Perfect Chaos Profession: R/N	longbow/hornbow or recurve bow, u don't really need to worry about shot time, because dshot and sshot both have "casting" times. if you use read the wind, u don't really need to worry much about trajectory, in which case longbow or hornbow is the best choice because of the massive range.

Mar 20, 2008, 08:24 PM // 20:24	#4
whufc89 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Profession: E/	Well the thing is, I already have a perfect longbow which I can give to my hero but was wondering whether or not it'd be worth it to go out & buy a recurve bow so that it can interrupt quicker

Mar 20, 2008, 08:25 PM // 20:25	#5
Monk Gsb Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Profession: Mo/Me	Recurve bows have the shortest flight time, thus being better for interupting

Mar 20, 2008, 08:34 PM // 20:34	#6
whufc89 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Profession: E/	Thanks guys.

Mar 20, 2008, 08:37 PM // 20:37	#7
segnisletum Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2007 Profession: N/	Is the arrow flight time difference significant under read the wind or fw?

Mar 20, 2008, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#8
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Save yourself some money and get a collectors recurve.

Mar 20, 2008, 11:28 PM // 23:28	#10
Rebelor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006	any type short bow with a silencing string----that is if u plan on using BHA

Mar 21, 2008, 12:21 AM // 00:21	#11
Anon-e-mouse Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: @ Home Guild: League Of Friends [LOF] Profession: R/Mo	Korgs Recurve Bow works well with BHA. In general Recurve is best. Shortbow means you have to get a little to close to your target, and Long/Horn/Flat has to long a flight time to be really useful for interrupts.

Mar 21, 2008, 01:52 AM // 01:52	#13
Numa Pompilius Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: At an Insit.. Intis... a house. Guild: Live Forever Or Die Trying [GLHF] Profession: W/Me	I'll go against the grain here and say shortbow. Arrow is fast, firing rate is highest. That the range is short doesn't matter, as if you're going to interrupt you'd better be standing close to the target anyway.

Mar 21, 2008, 02:14 AM // 02:14	#14
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	For a comparison of different bows: Type: Refire Rate, Range, Flight Time, Arc Size, Special Features (in order) ------------------------------------------------------ Longbow: 2.4 seconds, 1.6, 0.59 seconds, Medium, None Flatbow: 2.0 seconds, 1.6, 0.88 seconds, Large, None Hornbow: 2.7 seconds, 1.4, 0.59 seconds, Medium, 10% Armor penetration Recurve Bow: 2.4 seconds, 1.4 0.40 seconds, Small, None Shortbow: 2.0 seconds, 1.05, 0.59 seconds, Medium, None http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Bows#Bow_Classes The quick flight time and small arc of the Recurve makes it an excellent choice for interupts.

Mar 22, 2008, 01:07 PM // 13:07	#15
Wobrak Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Order of the BlackSheep	Depends on the skills you use. For [skill]Distracting Shot[/skill] or [skill]Savage Shot[/skill], a recurve bow is the best choice. For [skill]Broad head Arrow[/skill], a short bow is the better choice as it shortens the flight arc caused by the skill.

Mar 22, 2008, 03:00 PM // 15:00	#20
Giga Strike Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: stranded in vabbi this time Guild: None [N/A]	id go with a recurve. as an interrupter, you need to focus more on hitting when you need to than hitting alot. of course this depends on your reaction time. then again, if you have a slow reaction time anyway you shouldnt really be playing an interrupter.