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dt the healer · Dec 26, 2006, 01:15 AM // 01:15

Hi
I am interested in seeing what you guys think is the best bow string fora barrgae ranger and why?

I think there are 3 strings that could be used

Zealous, Vampric, and an Elemental

Any opionons?

marshy man · Dec 26, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29

vamp- take dmg, do 50+5 dmg, thats 30 health back to you for everytime u use barrage. that is if ur using all 6 shots....extra dmg and get healed. helps the monks...

T N Player · Dec 26, 2006, 01:35 AM // 01:35

i like zealous when there is less then 3 ppl and when there is more then that, i use vamp.

if u use vamp, just make sure u are about to fight

Jelloblimp · Dec 26, 2006, 01:36 AM // 01:36

In PvE: Fire string + rodgort invocation is also fun to use with barrage (maybe also conjure fire but thats alot of slots).

Stormlord Alex · Dec 26, 2006, 01:56 AM // 01:56

Firey strings are indeed good with Mark of Rodgort, Conjure flame etc., but they don't work with Orders... I like Zealous if I run Concussion Shot and Vamp if I don't. ^^

Uzul · Dec 26, 2006, 01:59 AM // 01:59

if you put points into fire and go with mark of rodgort then conjure flame + fiery string or a conflagration spirit might be an idea.
however, vampiric and zealous is the place to be. ^^

Loki Seiguro · Dec 26, 2006, 02:02 AM // 02:02

another one of these threads eh? Barrage bow string i would go with hornbow and sundering or vamp string or zealous depends..

jimmy_logic · Dec 26, 2006, 02:05 AM // 02:05

Vampiric FTW... the others like Zealous should be used when needed. Expertise should cut down the cost of ranger skills but the spells like Conjure etc cost a bit to keep up, especially in long battles.

Uzul · Dec 26, 2006, 02:11 AM // 02:11

since we are talking about barrage - man I love Flail (nightfall, warrior.str)

onerabbit · Dec 26, 2006, 03:29 AM // 03:29

ive always used zealous..just for the extra energy, makes arrage spammable, cost 5 energy..hit 6 foes gain 6 energy.

Muk Utep · Dec 26, 2006, 03:32 AM // 03:32

For the R/E variant, an elemental bowstring of your choice to go with Conjure Flame/Frost/Whatever.

Otherwise: Vampiric, Zealous or Sundering. My personal favorite Barrage build is a R/P using a Sundering 15^50 of Fortitude. Barrage goes nicely with "Go for the Eyes!", and "Stand Your Ground!" is an excellent support skill as well. "Find Their Weakness!" has its uses too, if you can manage the energy.

dt the healer · Dec 26, 2006, 03:58 AM // 03:58

never really like vamp, the -1degen frustraes me a lil.
Havnet yet tyred zealous and looking foward to doing so.
Elemental has always been a favourite to get that extra 10 or so damge.
But still, i cant see an out right favourite

Linksys · Dec 26, 2006, 04:55 AM // 04:55

Vamp is my favorite for barrage. But sometimes I'll go with sundering when I don't wanna deal with the -1 health generation or bother switching bows between fights.

Vexed · Dec 26, 2006, 05:28 AM // 05:28

The only time I WOULDN'T run vamp when barraging is if I were using conjure fire + mark of rodgort.

+5 unconditional damage on every arrow? Yes, please. And with Barrage only costing 5e (that's 3 energy with 9 expertise), you will practically regen the lost energy by the time you fire the next volley. If you happen to get enough shots off in a row to get low on energy, then, MAYBE, you switch to a zealous string for a couple shots.

Honestly, if the -1 degen from vamp worries you, then you've got bad times ahead. That's why you keep another weapon on switch for when you're not fighting.

Nickhimself · Dec 26, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12

Vamp or Zealous. They're equally as good.

Jedimagician · Dec 26, 2006, 09:40 AM // 09:40

the g-string! jks... if you have a good puller then vamp.. bad puller then sunder and if you run out of energy then zealous..imo

JR · Dec 26, 2006, 01:32 PM // 13:32

Sundering is complete trash.

Vampiric for killing things, Zealous if you need energy - swap between them, that's what weapon sets are for.

Angelic demoness · Dec 26, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Reading this thread and the price check forum I am somewhat puzzled. People here seem to value vampiric bows pretty highly, yet when I got Chiggen's Shortbow and went to check the price, it seems people can barely even give it away for free. Is there a reason behind this that I am missing? Not that I plan on selling it, I love it, especially with barrage - makes me feel invincible

Does-it-Matter · Dec 26, 2006, 08:30 PM // 20:30

I would guess that it's due to it being a short bow. It's faster, sure, but it doesn't have the range that a lot of Rangers like to have.

Darksun · Dec 26, 2006, 09:59 PM // 21:59

Zelous ftw. Makes almost everything spamable. I don't really have a problem with health when I'm barraging. There are so many ways to evade with a Ranger.

Dec 26, 2006, 01:15 AM // 01:15	#1
dt the healer Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austrlia	The best string for barrage rangers? Hi I am interested in seeing what you guys think is the best bow string fora barrgae ranger and why? I think there are 3 strings that could be used Zealous, Vampric, and an Elemental Any opionons?

Dec 26, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#2
marshy man Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: gardiner, me Guild: GameAmp Guides [AMP]	vamp- take dmg, do 50+5 dmg, thats 30 health back to you for everytime u use barrage. that is if ur using all 6 shots....extra dmg and get healed. helps the monks...

Dec 26, 2006, 01:35 AM // 01:35	#3
T N Player Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Bay Area Profession: W/	i like zealous when there is less then 3 ppl and when there is more then that, i use vamp. if u use vamp, just make sure u are about to fight

Dec 26, 2006, 01:36 AM // 01:36	#4
Jelloblimp Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: [KCHS] Profession: W/N	In PvE: Fire string + rodgort invocation is also fun to use with barrage (maybe also conjure fire but thats alot of slots).

Dec 26, 2006, 01:56 AM // 01:56	#5
Stormlord Alex Grotto Attendant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beyond the Forest of Doom, past the Cavern of Agony... on Kitten & Puppy Island Guild: Soul of Melandru [sOm] Profession: W/E	Firey strings are indeed good with Mark of Rodgort, Conjure flame etc., but they don't work with Orders... I like Zealous if I run Concussion Shot and Vamp if I don't. ^^

Dec 26, 2006, 01:59 AM // 01:59	#6
Uzul Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arctic Tundra Guild: Pints N Quarts [PsQs]	if you put points into fire and go with mark of rodgort then conjure flame + fiery string or a conflagration spirit might be an idea. however, vampiric and zealous is the place to be. ^^

Dec 26, 2006, 02:02 AM // 02:02	#7
Loki Seiguro Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: IGN: Scarlet Test Ace Guild: We play Isketch in [HoH] Profession: E/	another one of these threads eh? Barrage bow string i would go with hornbow and sundering or vamp string or zealous depends..

Dec 26, 2006, 02:05 AM // 02:05	#8
jimmy_logic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: R/	Vampiric FTW... the others like Zealous should be used when needed. Expertise should cut down the cost of ranger skills but the spells like Conjure etc cost a bit to keep up, especially in long battles.

Dec 26, 2006, 02:11 AM // 02:11	#9
Uzul Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arctic Tundra Guild: Pints N Quarts [PsQs]	since we are talking about barrage - man I love Flail (nightfall, warrior.str)

Dec 26, 2006, 03:29 AM // 03:29	#10
onerabbit Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Thanks to all the guru [mods]	ive always used zealous..just for the extra energy, makes arrage spammable, cost 5 energy..hit 6 foes gain 6 energy.

Dec 26, 2006, 03:32 AM // 03:32	#11
Muk Utep Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006	For the R/E variant, an elemental bowstring of your choice to go with Conjure Flame/Frost/Whatever. Otherwise: Vampiric, Zealous or Sundering. My personal favorite Barrage build is a R/P using a Sundering 15^50 of Fortitude. Barrage goes nicely with "Go for the Eyes!", and "Stand Your Ground!" is an excellent support skill as well. "Find Their Weakness!" has its uses too, if you can manage the energy.

Dec 26, 2006, 03:58 AM // 03:58	#12
dt the healer Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austrlia	never really like vamp, the -1degen frustraes me a lil. Havnet yet tyred zealous and looking foward to doing so. Elemental has always been a favourite to get that extra 10 or so damge. But still, i cant see an out right favourite

Dec 26, 2006, 04:55 AM // 04:55	#13
Linksys Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2006	Vamp is my favorite for barrage. But sometimes I'll go with sundering when I don't wanna deal with the -1 health generation or bother switching bows between fights.

Dec 26, 2006, 05:28 AM // 05:28	#14
Vexed Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: Mo/	The only time I WOULDN'T run vamp when barraging is if I were using conjure fire + mark of rodgort. +5 unconditional damage on every arrow? Yes, please. And with Barrage only costing 5e (that's 3 energy with 9 expertise), you will practically regen the lost energy by the time you fire the next volley. If you happen to get enough shots off in a row to get low on energy, then, MAYBE, you switch to a zealous string for a couple shots. Honestly, if the -1 degen from vamp worries you, then you've got bad times ahead. That's why you keep another weapon on switch for when you're not fighting.

Dec 26, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12	#15
Nickhimself Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Your face Guild: True Gods Of War [True] Profession: W/Mo	Vamp or Zealous. They're equally as good.

Dec 26, 2006, 09:40 AM // 09:40	#16
Jedimagician Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006	the g-string! jks... if you have a good puller then vamp.. bad puller then sunder and if you run out of energy then zealous..imo

Dec 26, 2006, 01:32 PM // 13:32	#17
JR Re:tired Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/	Sundering is complete trash. Vampiric for killing things, Zealous if you need energy - swap between them, that's what weapon sets are for.

Dec 26, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#18
Angelic demoness Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2006	Reading this thread and the price check forum I am somewhat puzzled. People here seem to value vampiric bows pretty highly, yet when I got Chiggen's Shortbow and went to check the price, it seems people can barely even give it away for free. Is there a reason behind this that I am missing? Not that I plan on selling it, I love it, especially with barrage - makes me feel invincible

Dec 26, 2006, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#19
Does-it-Matter Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: N/	I would guess that it's due to it being a short bow. It's faster, sure, but it doesn't have the range that a lot of Rangers like to have.

Dec 26, 2006, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#20
Darksun Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Guild: Karr's Castle Profession: W/E	Zelous ftw. Makes almost everything spamable. I don't really have a problem with health when I'm barraging. There are so many ways to evade with a Ranger.