Why does my dmg suck so much? - Guild Wars Forums

free4all · Jun 05, 2005, 03:09 AM // 03:09

Is there something I don't understand about dmg...I have a 13-25 dmg bow with req 8 marksmanship (I have 9...) and I do like 5-7 dmg to guys my own lvl...what gives?

Dyeeo · Jun 05, 2005, 03:11 AM // 03:11

They have armor too you know...

Castanza · Jun 05, 2005, 06:40 AM // 06:40

make sure you are standing somwhere that is higher than where they are, so you are shoting atleast somewhat down. make sure you have some distance, ( i get better damage when i stand father away). Also don't forget about a good preperation combo, i like using ignite arrows and dual shot, it's great for taking down mobs.

Rajamic · Jun 05, 2005, 07:44 AM // 07:44

Go back to this site's home page, then click on Guides, then Game Mechanics. Then you'll see that at 8 Marksmanship, you aren't doing full damage with your bow, even before calculating armor.

Sira · Jun 05, 2005, 08:00 AM // 08:00

It may also have to do with the bow itself...what bow is it? Does it have upgrades? What skills are you using with it?

Paine · Jun 05, 2005, 08:18 AM // 08:18

My two cents:

* Get some upgrades for it
* Stand further away
* Use Combos + enchantments if neccessary

Ironsword · Jun 05, 2005, 08:44 AM // 08:44

make sure you use the right bow for the job i was recently on a post ascention mission and i was using my sundering longbow of defense against the plant monsters i forgot the name of them but anyway i realized what i was doing and switched to my firey ivory bow of pruning and my dmg tripled simply because i was usng a bow that was designed to combat plant life

hassoon · Jun 05, 2005, 01:18 PM // 13:18

Bow damage is way to low,in fact its silly.Now before anyone says mobs have armor or somesuch,it was the longbow which made medevil armor obsolete.

augustgrace · Jun 05, 2005, 01:42 PM // 13:42

actually it was the crossbow

which is why it was outlawed and banned by the church for a time

Loviatar · Jun 05, 2005, 02:40 PM // 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by augustgrace

actually it was the crossbow

which is why it was outlawed and banned by the church for a time

sorry the longbow came first to put a hole in armor

the crossbow made it easy for an untrained person to do it as well

Juhanah · Jun 05, 2005, 03:03 PM // 15:03

I see ranger more like disrupter, trapper or condition(er) than damager.

I have a ranger and im mainly disrupting or applying condition.

If you want to make damage, like other people said, use preparation(with combo such as Ignit Arrow + Double Shot like Castanza said), good location of the field and good weapon upgrade against what you are fighting.

Enigmatics · Jul 04, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58

Ugh... Rangers don't have to be support characters, contrary to the stereotype. If you're ele secondary, use conjure element. If you're a monk secondary, use judge's insight. If you don't know what those are, look them up; they can help alot. Favorable winds also helps out alot at low levels.

Jun 05, 2005, 03:09 AM // 03:09	#1
free4all Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	Why does my dmg suck so much? Is there something I don't understand about dmg...I have a 13-25 dmg bow with req 8 marksmanship (I have 9...) and I do like 5-7 dmg to guys my own lvl...what gives?

Jun 05, 2005, 03:03 PM // 15:03	#11
Juhanah Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in my house	I see ranger more like disrupter, trapper or condition(er) than damager. I have a ranger and im mainly disrupting or applying condition. If you want to make damage, like other people said, use preparation(with combo such as Ignit Arrow + Double Shot like Castanza said), good location of the field and good weapon upgrade against what you are fighting. Last edited by Juhanah; Jun 05, 2005 at 03:06 PM // 15:06..

Jun 05, 2005, 03:11 AM // 03:11	#2
Dyeeo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Guild: Lost Children Profession: E/Mo	They have armor too you know...

Jun 05, 2005, 06:40 AM // 06:40	#3
Castanza Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Profession: R/N	make sure you are standing somwhere that is higher than where they are, so you are shoting atleast somewhat down. make sure you have some distance, ( i get better damage when i stand father away). Also don't forget about a good preperation combo, i like using ignite arrows and dual shot, it's great for taking down mobs.

Jun 05, 2005, 07:44 AM // 07:44	#4
Rajamic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: IA Guild: Chronicles of Heroes [CoH] Profession: R/Me	Go back to this site's home page, then click on Guides, then Game Mechanics. Then you'll see that at 8 Marksmanship, you aren't doing full damage with your bow, even before calculating armor.

Jun 05, 2005, 08:00 AM // 08:00	#5
Sira Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Clan of the Black Rose Profession: N/W	It may also have to do with the bow itself...what bow is it? Does it have upgrades? What skills are you using with it?

Jun 05, 2005, 08:18 AM // 08:18	#6
Paine Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Clan Plus [Plus]	My two cents: * Get some upgrades for it * Stand further away * Use Combos + enchantments if neccessary

Jun 05, 2005, 08:44 AM // 08:44	#7
Ironsword Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newport News Va Guild: Unknown Warriors of Ascalon Profession: W/R	make sure you use the right bow for the job i was recently on a post ascention mission and i was using my sundering longbow of defense against the plant monsters i forgot the name of them but anyway i realized what i was doing and switched to my firey ivory bow of pruning and my dmg tripled simply because i was usng a bow that was designed to combat plant life

Jun 05, 2005, 01:18 PM // 13:18	#8
hassoon Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Bow damage is way to low,in fact its silly.Now before anyone says mobs have armor or somesuch,it was the longbow which made medevil armor obsolete.

Jun 05, 2005, 01:42 PM // 13:42	#9
augustgrace Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	actually it was the crossbow which is why it was outlawed and banned by the church for a time

Jul 04, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58	#12
Enigmatics Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tenafly, NJ Guild: Defenders of Rillanon Profession: W/Mo	Ugh... Rangers don't have to be support characters, contrary to the stereotype. If you're ele secondary, use conjure element. If you're a monk secondary, use judge's insight. If you don't know what those are, look them up; they can help alot. Favorable winds also helps out alot at low levels.