Odd bow question - Guild Wars Forums

Jarek Longbow · Dec 28, 2005, 03:18 AM // 03:18

Pardon my ignorance if this is the wrong forum for this but I was in the UW last night doing a quick trapping run when a smite dropped a rare Eternal Bow, typically I expected it to be garbage but this one has me a bit confused.

Just curious if anyone has seen something like this drop before? I'm thinking of either modding it or getting an idea for what it's worth and selling it. Any ideas?

-j

Caros · Dec 28, 2005, 03:36 AM // 03:36

I got a blue one with +10%, which I salvaged.

Former Ruling · Dec 28, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46

The +Damage% mods that work all the time always come with bad effects. Like the Health Degen there.

Jarek Longbow · Dec 28, 2005, 03:58 AM // 03:58

yeah, guess that is an inherent deal with the constant damage %.. 2% shy of a perfect.

I have a 10/10 sundering string and a +30 grip i've been meaning to use, but the -1 degen has me pondering what type of build that could actually hold itself in.

-j

Myth · Dec 28, 2005, 04:05 AM // 04:05

what would happen if you added a vamperic string to it? whould ur health degen go to 2?

Savio · Dec 28, 2005, 04:10 AM // 04:10

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Originally Posted by Myth

what would happen if you added a vamperic string to it? whould ur health degen go to 2?

Yes, the weapon would have two "Health regeneration -1"s.

Jarek, you'll want to ask on the Price Check forum about how much it's worth. I honestly wouldn't see any problems with the health degen because it's not really that big of a problem, although I'd prefer other negatives to it.

Jarek Longbow · Dec 28, 2005, 04:10 AM // 04:10

I believe that's the case, because the bow has a constant -1 health regen.. I thought about throwing on a 5:1 vamp string, but -2 to health degen really doesn't seem all that wise for a ranger..

-j

Myth · Dec 28, 2005, 09:36 AM // 09:36

plus that vamp string wouldnt have that much effect with an eternal bow because of the slow rate of fire (it being a long bow) so you would still end up losing health even with a max vampiric string.

Jarek Longbow · Dec 28, 2005, 09:47 AM // 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savio

Yes, the weapon would have two "Health regeneration -1"s.

Jarek, you'll want to ask on the Price Check forum about how much it's worth. I honestly wouldn't see any problems with the health degen because it's not really that big of a problem, although I'd prefer other negatives to it.

cheers savio, much appreciated!

-j

Dec 28, 2005, 03:18 AM // 03:18	#1
Jarek Longbow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: R/E	Odd bow question Pardon my ignorance if this is the wrong forum for this but I was in the UW last night doing a quick trapping run when a smite dropped a rare Eternal Bow, typically I expected it to be garbage but this one has me a bit confused. Just curious if anyone has seen something like this drop before? I'm thinking of either modding it or getting an idea for what it's worth and selling it. Any ideas? -j

Dec 28, 2005, 03:36 AM // 03:36	#2
Caros Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ireland Guild: Powerpuff Boys [PUFF] Profession: W/	I got a blue one with +10%, which I salvaged.

Dec 28, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46	#3
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	The +Damage% mods that work all the time always come with bad effects. Like the Health Degen there.

Dec 28, 2005, 03:58 AM // 03:58	#4
Jarek Longbow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: R/E	yeah, guess that is an inherent deal with the constant damage %.. 2% shy of a perfect. I have a 10/10 sundering string and a +30 grip i've been meaning to use, but the -1 degen has me pondering what type of build that could actually hold itself in. -j

Dec 28, 2005, 04:05 AM // 04:05	#5
Myth Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005	what would happen if you added a vamperic string to it? whould ur health degen go to 2?

Dec 28, 2005, 04:10 AM // 04:10	#7
Jarek Longbow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: R/E	I believe that's the case, because the bow has a constant -1 health regen.. I thought about throwing on a 5:1 vamp string, but -2 to health degen really doesn't seem all that wise for a ranger.. -j

Dec 28, 2005, 09:36 AM // 09:36	#8
Myth Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005	plus that vamp string wouldnt have that much effect with an eternal bow because of the slow rate of fire (it being a long bow) so you would still end up losing health even with a max vampiric string.