Questions about using bow? - Guild Wars Forums

leoknight · Mar 09, 2006, 02:04 AM // 02:04

I have a few questions using Bow:

What is the arc size on the bow? what effect will has on enemy?

What is the reason to use Short Bow over Flatbow? I know Short Bow flight time is shorter than Flatbow but because it is shorter range. If using Flatbow attack at close range then the flight time should not matter so much.

Do Long Bow and Flatbow deal less damage for target at close range?

bow__________refire rate___range___*flight time____arc size
-----------------------------------------------------------
Flatbow_______2.0 seconds___100'____1.00 seconds__large
Short Bow_____2.0 seconds___060'____0.65 seconds__normal

*flight time for target 60' away.

Ulivious The Reaper · Mar 09, 2006, 02:50 AM // 02:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by leoknight

I have a few questions using Bow:

What is the arc size on the bow? what effect will has on enemy?

What is the reason to use Short Bow over Flatbow? I know Short Bow flight time is shorter than Flatbow but because it is shorter range. If using Flatbow attack at close range then the flight time should not matter so much.

Do Long Bow and Flatbow deal less damage for target at close range?

bow__________refire rate___range___*flight time____arc size
-----------------------------------------------------------
Flatbow_______2.0 seconds___100'____1.00 seconds__large
Short Bow_____2.0 seconds___060'____0.65 seconds__normal

*flight time for target 60' away.

okay, lets see, for bows i think a short bow is better because ONE you can fire 2 times faster, yet the dmage is the same, if your for pulling and that stuff, get a long bow, it does the same exact dmage. how ever a flat bow is pretty much a mix of a long bow and a short bow, and as for LARGE arc it means if the monster is moving it'll pretty much miss, which is why short bows have the advantage, because they hit about the range of you aggro bubble, maybe a little more.

well thats my opinion, personally not much a bow user

as for arc size, you have pretty much 3 arcs, shallow, medium then REALLY HIGH UP THERE, lol and for damge, they're all peircing... yep... all bows are peircing, makes sense

i hope this made sense lol

Mandy Memory · Mar 09, 2006, 02:54 AM // 02:54

in close range, the shortbow will still hit faster...it doesnt matter though

Use either one.

Canadian Bacon · Mar 09, 2006, 02:54 AM // 02:54

Ya...that made some sense.

Its true what you said about longbows missing moving targets because their flight time means they can't lead enough. However, I dob't like shorrtbows much becuase they tend to get you too close to things. As a ranger, it is one of your advantages in many cases to attack form farther away than any other class. Which is why I like Flatbows. You can get some decent range, and decent chance to hit a mover.

Your best bet is to get one of each lol.

SnoopJeDi · Mar 09, 2006, 02:55 AM // 02:55

Different arc sizes can shoot over different obstacles. A high arc is useful for hiding behind cover and shooting, for example.

As far as I understand it anyway (can somebody who knows for sure please edit it into the Bow wiki article?)

Ulivious The Reaper · Mar 09, 2006, 02:56 AM // 02:56

i suggest, one storm bow, one recurve, then some flatbow or some green long bow, (a good recurve is elswyths)

Lateralus · Mar 09, 2006, 05:23 AM // 05:23

Longbow - good for pulling
Short - Fast and accurate
Horn - all attacks have 10%AP

I remember there being a big forum on this, somewhere in community works I think. Try looking for it; it has everything you need to know for this.

Soul Shaker · Mar 09, 2006, 06:17 AM // 06:17

composite, recurve, dead, eternal etc are the best IMO. Medium range, fast flight time, virtually no arc...but yeah, sometimes to kill you need to get close...

heist23 · Mar 09, 2006, 09:23 AM // 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by leoknight

I have a few questions using Bow:

What is the arc size on the bow? what effect will has on enemy?

What is the reason to use Short Bow over Flatbow? I know Short Bow flight time is shorter than Flatbow but because it is shorter range. If using Flatbow attack at close range then the flight time should not matter so much.

Do Long Bow and Flatbow deal less damage for target at close range?

bow__________refire rate___range___*flight time____arc size
-----------------------------------------------------------
Flatbow_______2.0 seconds___100'____1.00 seconds__large
Short Bow_____2.0 seconds___060'____0.65 seconds__normal

*flight time for target 60' away.

the flatbow's flight time is agonizingly slow. i noticed that even with Read the Wind or Favorable Winds, it still travels slower than a different bow would under the same influence. this isn't confirmed, though.

but either way, a flatbow would probably be better than a short bow because it's just more versatile than a short bow. you'll still always want to have Read the Wind or FW glued to your skill bar if you want to hit anything consistently, though.

Gardar · Mar 09, 2006, 09:41 AM // 09:41

Well a Flatbow is usually just used for pulling then you switch to your faster bow's that's atleast what I do, Long range bows can also be nice in the new uw to distract wurm sieges.

Soul Shaker · Mar 09, 2006, 11:12 AM // 11:12

flatbows are just for when you need cover, or you have FW or RtW in your bar. Otherwise, use something else, especially if you have interrupts.

And, flatbows are as fast as shortbows gardar, unless you mean flight time...

Mar 09, 2006, 02:04 AM // 02:04	#1
leoknight Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005	Questions about using bow? I have a few questions using Bow: What is the arc size on the bow? what effect will has on enemy? What is the reason to use Short Bow over Flatbow? I know Short Bow flight time is shorter than Flatbow but because it is shorter range. If using Flatbow attack at close range then the flight time should not matter so much. Do Long Bow and Flatbow deal less damage for target at close range? bow__________refire rate___range___flight time____arc size ----------------------------------------------------------- Flatbow_______2.0 seconds___100'____1.00 seconds__large Short Bow_____2.0 seconds___060'____0.65 seconds__normal flight time for target 60' away. Last edited by leoknight; Mar 09, 2006 at 02:08 AM // 02:08..

Mar 09, 2006, 02:54 AM // 02:54	#3
Mandy Memory Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO] Profession: W/	in close range, the shortbow will still hit faster...it doesnt matter though Use either one.

Mar 09, 2006, 02:54 AM // 02:54	#4
Canadian Bacon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Kingdom of Tyria [KoT]	Ya...that made some sense. Its true what you said about longbows missing moving targets because their flight time means they can't lead enough. However, I dob't like shorrtbows much becuase they tend to get you too close to things. As a ranger, it is one of your advantages in many cases to attack form farther away than any other class. Which is why I like Flatbows. You can get some decent range, and decent chance to hit a mover. Your best bet is to get one of each lol.

Mar 09, 2006, 02:55 AM // 02:55	#5
SnoopJeDi Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Saved By My Pinchers of Peril Profession: R/N	Different arc sizes can shoot over different obstacles. A high arc is useful for hiding behind cover and shooting, for example. As far as I understand it anyway (can somebody who knows for sure please edit it into the Bow wiki article?)

Mar 09, 2006, 02:56 AM // 02:56	#6
Ulivious The Reaper Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: The Shadowed Assassins Profession: W/Mo	i suggest, one storm bow, one recurve, then some flatbow or some green long bow, (a good recurve is elswyths)

Mar 09, 2006, 05:23 AM // 05:23	#7
Lateralus Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: W/Mo	Longbow - good for pulling Short - Fast and accurate Horn - all attacks have 10%AP I remember there being a big forum on this, somewhere in community works I think. Try looking for it; it has everything you need to know for this.

Mar 09, 2006, 06:17 AM // 06:17	#8
Soul Shaker Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Guild: Soul Crusaders	composite, recurve, dead, eternal etc are the best IMO. Medium range, fast flight time, virtually no arc...but yeah, sometimes to kill you need to get close...

Mar 09, 2006, 09:41 AM // 09:41	#10
Gardar Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iceland Guild: [FUSE] Profession: R/Mo	Well a Flatbow is usually just used for pulling then you switch to your faster bow's that's atleast what I do, Long range bows can also be nice in the new uw to distract wurm sieges.

Mar 09, 2006, 11:12 AM // 11:12	#11
Soul Shaker Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Guild: Soul Crusaders	flatbows are just for when you need cover, or you have FW or RtW in your bar. Otherwise, use something else, especially if you have interrupts. And, flatbows are as fast as shortbows gardar, unless you mean flight time...