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Murry · Sep 08, 2006, 12:15 AM // 00:15

which bow should i use? i have the forgerunner and a max gold longbow req. 10 that gives +14% damage always, -5 energy, lengthens cripple duration on foes 33%, and gives +1 marksmanship with a 14% chance when using skills. or is there another good bow i can get that wont cost me an arm and a leg?

Phoenix Arrows · Sep 08, 2006, 12:36 AM // 00:36

Forgerunner seems better IMO.

Ondo · Sep 08, 2006, 01:09 AM // 01:09

I would say at first glance - Forgerunner. But I also feel it depends on your build as well. If you sport Druids, the -5 isn't that big a factor along with high expertise. +1 Marksmanship at 14% chance is, IMHO, not noticable. The longer cripple only applies if you use skills that cripple.
Foregrunner can give you 1% more damage if you take a couple stances along with you, and boost your health 30 points. Now maybe with a little added health always you can go for a major or superior rune, perhaps a marksmanship rune that will boost that attribute +1 or more always. Also if you have Elementalist as secondary you can through in Conjure Flame for an added +damage

Arya Nibelrund · Sep 08, 2006, 09:41 AM // 09:41

I wouldn't use the longbow at all but for pulling enemies.
The Forgerunner looks better during fights.
If you plan to buy another bow, I would recommend Nandet's or Nundak's recurve. They're not too expensive (20-25k) and I like recurves.

Gonzo · Sep 08, 2006, 09:49 AM // 09:49

In Maatu Keep you can get a 15^50 recurve bow for 5 pulsating growths. Add some upgrade's to them (either as you find them or buy some cheap).

RotteN · Sep 08, 2006, 10:44 AM // 10:44

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Bow

have a look at the little table there, it states the fire rate, range and flight time of all the different types. You'll notice a recurve bow is indeed your best overall option : aggro bubble range, a decent refire rate and a very low flight time, so you can hit stuff from relatively far away with a low chance of missing.

Sep 08, 2006, 12:15 AM // 00:15	#1
Murry Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Profession: R/Mo	better bow? which bow should i use? i have the forgerunner and a max gold longbow req. 10 that gives +14% damage always, -5 energy, lengthens cripple duration on foes 33%, and gives +1 marksmanship with a 14% chance when using skills. or is there another good bow i can get that wont cost me an arm and a leg?

Sep 08, 2006, 12:36 AM // 00:36	#2
Phoenix Arrows Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: With many other ugly people Guild: We Are All Pretty [ugly] Profession: R/	Forgerunner seems better IMO.

Sep 08, 2006, 01:09 AM // 01:09	#3
Ondo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Guild: Heavenly Shadows [milf] Profession: W/R	I would say at first glance - Forgerunner. But I also feel it depends on your build as well. If you sport Druids, the -5 isn't that big a factor along with high expertise. +1 Marksmanship at 14% chance is, IMHO, not noticable. The longer cripple only applies if you use skills that cripple. Foregrunner can give you 1% more damage if you take a couple stances along with you, and boost your health 30 points. Now maybe with a little added health always you can go for a major or superior rune, perhaps a marksmanship rune that will boost that attribute +1 or more always. Also if you have Elementalist as secondary you can through in Conjure Flame for an added +damage

Sep 08, 2006, 09:41 AM // 09:41	#4
Arya Nibelrund McLovin!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Farming Zaishen [keYs] Profession: Mo/	I wouldn't use the longbow at all but for pulling enemies. The Forgerunner looks better during fights. If you plan to buy another bow, I would recommend Nandet's or Nundak's recurve. They're not too expensive (20-25k) and I like recurves.

Sep 08, 2006, 09:49 AM // 09:49	#5
Gonzo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Defenders of the Blackblade [DotB] Profession: W/	In Maatu Keep you can get a 15^50 recurve bow for 5 pulsating growths. Add some upgrade's to them (either as you find them or buy some cheap).

Sep 08, 2006, 10:44 AM // 10:44	#6
RotteN Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/	http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Bow have a look at the little table there, it states the fire rate, range and flight time of all the different types. You'll notice a recurve bow is indeed your best overall option : aggro bubble range, a decent refire rate and a very low flight time, so you can hit stuff from relatively far away with a low chance of missing.