Striker IV · Nov 07, 2006, 09:24 PM // 21:24

Alo,
ok , setup: ascalon shortbow (15-28 , req 9 marksmanship)
from collector in desert.

if i have the req 9 , and i switch to a similar bow, but with a lower req ( pie in the sky.. say 7 )
Will i do more damage?

Thats why some bows are more valuable than others, right?
base value im thinking about.
if i find some , ill throw in some examples in a reply.

thanks for anyones help.

Former Ruling · Nov 07, 2006, 09:28 PM // 21:28

Requirement has no effect on how much dmg you do.

How much dmg you do is determined by if you MEET the requirement of the weapon, and your rank in that weapon attribute.

Lower requirement is only worth more for vanity reasons...Saying "I have a req8 [whatver]" just makes you seem cooler than "I have a Req9 [whatever]"

Same thing with 15k armor having the same stats as 1.5k armor..

Yanman.be · Nov 07, 2006, 09:32 PM // 21:32

Req 7 and 8 's are "better", or at least more "versatile". It allows you to drop your weapon attribute a few notches ( for instance for farming ) and still use your maximum damage. Other than that, no difference in damage, or what ever.

Striker IV · Nov 07, 2006, 09:37 PM // 21:37

thx, guess i can save my money then , ( untill i find that perfect 20k bow

DeanBB · Nov 07, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35

If you don't meet the weapon's requirement, you deal damage with it as if it were a starter weapon, like 3-5.

If you meet the requirement and your attribute is 12 you deal the listed damage, 15-28 in this case.

If you meet the requirement and your attribute is less than 12 you deal less damage.

If you meet the requirement and your attribute is over 12 you do more damage.

You also have greater chances of scoring a critical hit the closer you get your attribute to 16.

Nov 07, 2006, 09:24 PM // 21:24	#1
Striker IV Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006 Profession: R/Mo	question on req. and damage Alo, ok , setup: ascalon shortbow (15-28 , req 9 marksmanship) from collector in desert. if i have the req 9 , and i switch to a similar bow, but with a lower req ( pie in the sky.. say 7 ) Will i do more damage? Thats why some bows are more valuable than others, right? base value im thinking about. if i find some , ill throw in some examples in a reply. thanks for anyones help.

Nov 07, 2006, 09:28 PM // 21:28	#2
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Requirement has no effect on how much dmg you do. How much dmg you do is determined by if you MEET the requirement of the weapon, and your rank in that weapon attribute. Lower requirement is only worth more for vanity reasons...Saying "I have a req8 [whatver]" just makes you seem cooler than "I have a Req9 [whatever]" Same thing with 15k armor having the same stats as 1.5k armor..

Nov 07, 2006, 09:32 PM // 21:32	#3
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	Req 7 and 8 's are "better", or at least more "versatile". It allows you to drop your weapon attribute a few notches ( for instance for farming ) and still use your maximum damage. Other than that, no difference in damage, or what ever.

Nov 07, 2006, 09:37 PM // 21:37	#4
Striker IV Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006 Profession: R/Mo	thx, guess i can save my money then , ( untill i find that perfect 20k bow

Nov 07, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35	#5
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	If you don't meet the weapon's requirement, you deal damage with it as if it were a starter weapon, like 3-5. If you meet the requirement and your attribute is 12 you deal the listed damage, 15-28 in this case. If you meet the requirement and your attribute is less than 12 you deal less damage. If you meet the requirement and your attribute is over 12 you do more damage. You also have greater chances of scoring a critical hit the closer you get your attribute to 16.