A Question of Storm Bows - Guild Wars Forums

Unheard Echo · Jan 01, 2006, 12:31 AM // 00:31

Which would be the better bow to mod and use for my ranger? (Just a question of the dmg mod vs req, the other mods will be replaced)

Both were bought for 30k, and whichever one I don't use will be possibly modded and definately resold, hopefully for a bit of profit.

Right now I'm leaning towards the req 11, as if I'm using marksmanship skills I'll definately be at level 12 or higher. I won't be able to use it as soon as the req 8, but that's a small tradeoff.

The req 8 would probably sell better since it has a low req and only 1 point off perfect mod, right?

Pardoz · Jan 01, 2006, 12:49 AM // 00:49

The first one will probably sell a lot higher, yeah, despite the second being a better bow stats-wise. Unfortunately "while enchanted" is weak on bows - stanced or ^50 are a lot more useful.

chris_nin00 · Jan 01, 2006, 12:54 AM // 00:54

The bottom one can still be modded with a bow string

Enchanted isn't that bad. I like using it with conjure flame kindle arrows combo.

I'd give away the top one

LifeInfusion · Jan 01, 2006, 06:58 PM // 18:58

I'd keep the second (req. 11) one IF you are going to use bow req. 12.

If trapping, you want a lower req. bow to pump up wilderness survival.

I would lean to the HP mod only because rangers only take damage from degen and physical (which they shouldn't be getting hit that often). However, armor +5 is a good mod.

Elemental mods are only useful if you are going to use conjure. Otherwise, a Vampiric or Zealous string would be better. Poisoner's is good for if you use poison.

Vampiric --> Life stealing: 5 life per hit, Health regeneration: -1
Zealous --> Energy gain on hit: 1, Energy Regeneration: -1
Poisoner's -->Lengthens poison duration on foe by 33%.

Unheard Echo · Jan 01, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13

I kept the req 11 and had a hell of a time getting rid of the other one. I tried selling it for 30k, to break even, but people wouldn't even buy it for 20k. Somehow, I ended up selling it for 15k and 50 Candy Canes. I then promptly added 15 of my own Candy Canes and traded someone 65 for an Icy Dragon Sword. Again, I advertised the IDS and sold it for 30k and 1 Ecto so overall I made a fair profit

@Life Infusion: I was really only worried about the base dmg mods and I'll be fixing up the remaining bow probably with a poisoners or zealous string and a 25-29 fortitude grip. That is, if I keep it. I might try to sell it as well and get a 14^50 Storm Bow, but the prices on even those are pretty high

Jan 01, 2006, 12:31 AM // 00:31	#1
Unheard Echo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: [LBS] Profession: W/	A Question of Storm Bows Which would be the better bow to mod and use for my ranger? (Just a question of the dmg mod vs req, the other mods will be replaced) Both were bought for 30k, and whichever one I don't use will be possibly modded and definately resold, hopefully for a bit of profit. Right now I'm leaning towards the req 11, as if I'm using marksmanship skills I'll definately be at level 12 or higher. I won't be able to use it as soon as the req 8, but that's a small tradeoff. The req 8 would probably sell better since it has a low req and only 1 point off perfect mod, right?

Jan 01, 2006, 12:49 AM // 00:49	#2
Pardoz Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005	The first one will probably sell a lot higher, yeah, despite the second being a better bow stats-wise. Unfortunately "while enchanted" is weak on bows - stanced or ^50 are a lot more useful.

Jan 01, 2006, 12:54 AM // 00:54	#3
chris_nin00 Dun dun dun Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Reddit Guild Profession: R/	The bottom one can still be modded with a bow string Enchanted isn't that bad. I like using it with conjure flame kindle arrows combo. I'd give away the top one

Jan 01, 2006, 06:58 PM // 18:58	#4
LifeInfusion Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: in the midline Profession: E/Mo	I'd keep the second (req. 11) one IF you are going to use bow req. 12. If trapping, you want a lower req. bow to pump up wilderness survival. I would lean to the HP mod only because rangers only take damage from degen and physical (which they shouldn't be getting hit that often). However, armor +5 is a good mod. Elemental mods are only useful if you are going to use conjure. Otherwise, a Vampiric or Zealous string would be better. Poisoner's is good for if you use poison. Vampiric --> Life stealing: 5 life per hit, Health regeneration: -1 Zealous --> Energy gain on hit: 1, Energy Regeneration: -1 Poisoner's -->Lengthens poison duration on foe by 33%.

Jan 01, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#5
Unheard Echo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: [LBS] Profession: W/	I kept the req 11 and had a hell of a time getting rid of the other one. I tried selling it for 30k, to break even, but people wouldn't even buy it for 20k. Somehow, I ended up selling it for 15k and 50 Candy Canes. I then promptly added 15 of my own Candy Canes and traded someone 65 for an Icy Dragon Sword. Again, I advertised the IDS and sold it for 30k and 1 Ecto so overall I made a fair profit @Life Infusion: I was really only worried about the base dmg mods and I'll be fixing up the remaining bow probably with a poisoners or zealous string and a 25-29 fortitude grip. That is, if I keep it. I might try to sell it as well and get a 14^50 Storm Bow, but the prices on even those are pretty high