What Bow is The best? - Guild Wars Forums

rei · Jun 02, 2005, 02:34 AM // 02:34

This is a thread derived from pure curiousity =P
i was wondering what everyone's favorite class of bow was and why that is so.
My personal favorite is the Composite bow, seeing that it is a little of everything, the most balanced bow out of all classes.

Ninna · Jun 02, 2005, 02:38 AM // 02:38

from a warrior faq (by Ratix0)
http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/dos...me/914653.html

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list of the Range/Speed of each weapon in the game.

Bow Name - Sped - Dis - Firing Arc
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Flatbow - 2.0s - 70' - High
Longbow - 2.4s - 70' - High
Composite- 2.7s - 60' - Low
Dead Bow - 2.7s - 60' - Low
Recurve - 2.7s - 60' - Low
Ivory Bow- 2.7s - 50' - Medium
Shortbow - 1.8s - 40' - Low
Halfmoon - 1.8s - 40' - Medium
Horn Bow - 2.7s - 50' - Medium

from Prima Eguide

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Bow Name - Sped - Dis - Accuracy - Armor Penetration
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Shortbow - ~2.0s - 112' - Good -
Longbow - ~2.5s - 167' - Fair -
Flatbow - ~2.0s - 167' - Poor -
Recurve - ~2.5s - 142' - Good -
Horn Bow - ~2.7s - 142' - Fair - 10%

Vertical_Zer0 · Jun 02, 2005, 02:40 AM // 02:40

What kind of bow are Ascalon bows considered?

Jun 02, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52

still have to test that, not sure if they are a new class of bows or just another type of an existing bow

rei · Jun 02, 2005, 02:55 AM // 02:55

less arch = better?

Eclair · Jun 02, 2005, 02:55 AM // 02:55

A lot of people have said they are longbows, but go ahead and test for the sake of science =)

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Less Arch = Better?

It really depends, higher arch allows you to shoot over walls and etc, but makes you miss more when enemies are moving.

gwden · Jun 02, 2005, 03:00 AM // 03:00

Best is probably a set of bows; one for short range (fast), other for long range (slow). In combat just switch between the two depending on distance. You'll usually use short range most of the time, though.

shady_knife · Jun 02, 2005, 04:09 AM // 04:09

got love our "composite" is one of the slowest rof........ so dumb >.<

Zyuu · Jun 02, 2005, 05:26 AM // 05:26

ascalon is like short bow and half moon bow

Z

Elyscape · Jun 02, 2005, 05:36 AM // 05:36

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Originally Posted by shady_knife

got love our "composite" is one of the slowest rof........ so dumb >.<

The point behind composite bows (and apparently dead and recurve bows) is that they're a combination of long and short bows. That is, they nearly get the range of a longbow, yet get the low arc of a shortbow. Granted, this comes at the expense of speed, but it does let you get the best of both worlds.
Sorta.

Morat · Jun 02, 2005, 06:49 AM // 06:49

What's the max damage stat on a bow? I see people trying to sell MAX DAMAGE SWORD and other weapons but not bows...

Darc.Syde · Jun 02, 2005, 07:15 AM // 07:15

Flat bows are probobly best with read the winds or fav wind, second comes short for it's speed. altleast, imo ;p

CtrlAltDel · Jun 02, 2005, 07:45 AM // 07:45

dunno, usually always have a nice shortbow and a nice longbow, and use appropriatly

30PSI · Jun 02, 2005, 03:24 PM // 15:24

Ascalon is the same as flatbow, I've tested this. As far as horn/ivory go I don't know if that info is accurate but I think they're the same as dead bow.

Lasher Dragon · Jun 02, 2005, 03:26 PM // 15:26

The longbow does NOT have a high-arc trajectory. Anyone who thinks it does needs to fire one alongside a flatbow - now that is a high-arc trajectory.

30PSI · Jun 02, 2005, 03:33 PM // 15:33

lol Lash I couldn't have said it better. I really hate how high flabow/ascalon shoots, I mean jesus you could really see the arrow goes way up in the sky before it comes down, not that it isn't easy to dodge.

PS most of these infos we found are not quite accurate.

Lasher Dragon · Jun 02, 2005, 03:36 PM // 15:36

Flatbows make me feel like I'm toting a trebuchet around LOL... like I have to get bearings and windage like firing a mortar - where's my spotter?

Night Daftshadow · Jun 02, 2005, 04:12 PM // 16:12

i hate the ascalon bow. the arch is too high and enemies easily avoid it. it's only good for shooting over walls and etc and when the enemy is in stance. short bows are my favorite. fast refire rate and flight time and usually hits targets, even if it is moving. but at the expense of shorter range but i will always take fast over slow. and it is great at close combat unlike the other bows. halfmoon is my second favorite and composite is third.

Popps97 · Jun 02, 2005, 04:21 PM // 16:21

i toat a Longbow, and a Shorbow around.. Longbow for pulling, shortbow for killing..

I will usually run around with my shortbow out, sense more and more mobs are coming out of the ground inside the shortbow range.

to answer the question above.. the max dmg of a bow is 15 - 28..

My shortbow is 15 - 28, 15% bonus while health is above 50%, with +1 marksmanship (13% chance)

Fye Duron · Jun 02, 2005, 04:29 PM // 16:29

Personally I keep a collection of bows for different jobs. I Use a 15-28 Zealous Short Bow of Fortitude for close range Barrages. A 15-28 Poisoners Long Bow of Fortitude for sniping mages/necros. Those are the 2 I use most often. What bow do you use?

Jun 02, 2005, 02:34 AM // 02:34	#1
rei Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	What Bow is The best? This is a thread derived from pure curiousity =P i was wondering what everyone's favorite class of bow was and why that is so. My personal favorite is the Composite bow, seeing that it is a little of everything, the most balanced bow out of all classes.

Jun 02, 2005, 02:40 AM // 02:40	#3
Vertical_Zer0 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Aiwevorn Tirith Profession: R/Mo	What kind of bow are Ascalon bows considered?

Jun 02, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52	#4
Blackace Guest	still have to test that, not sure if they are a new class of bows or just another type of an existing bow

Jun 02, 2005, 02:55 AM // 02:55	#5
rei Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	less arch = better?

Jun 02, 2005, 03:00 AM // 03:00	#7
gwden Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Best is probably a set of bows; one for short range (fast), other for long range (slow). In combat just switch between the two depending on distance. You'll usually use short range most of the time, though.

Jun 02, 2005, 04:09 AM // 04:09	#8
shady_knife Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia, Victoria Profession: R/E	got love our "composite" is one of the slowest rof........ so dumb >.<

Jun 02, 2005, 05:26 AM // 05:26	#9
Zyuu Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	ascalon is like short bow and half moon bow Z

Jun 02, 2005, 06:49 AM // 06:49	#11
Morat Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Octavian Vanguard Profession: R/E	What's the max damage stat on a bow? I see people trying to sell MAX DAMAGE SWORD and other weapons but not bows...

Jun 02, 2005, 07:15 AM // 07:15	#12
Darc.Syde Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Guild: Spirits Of War Profession: Me/Mo	Flat bows are probobly best with read the winds or fav wind, second comes short for it's speed. altleast, imo ;p

Jun 02, 2005, 07:45 AM // 07:45	#13
CtrlAltDel Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Brotherhood of Havoc Profession: Mo/Me	dunno, usually always have a nice shortbow and a nice longbow, and use appropriatly

Jun 02, 2005, 03:24 PM // 15:24	#14
30PSI Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX and AR	Ascalon is the same as flatbow, I've tested this. As far as horn/ivory go I don't know if that info is accurate but I think they're the same as dead bow.

Jun 02, 2005, 03:26 PM // 15:26	#15
Lasher Dragon Draconic Rage Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Alphahive Profession: R/A	The longbow does NOT have a high-arc trajectory. Anyone who thinks it does needs to fire one alongside a flatbow - now that is a high-arc trajectory.

Jun 02, 2005, 03:33 PM // 15:33	#16
30PSI Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX and AR	lol Lash I couldn't have said it better. I really hate how high flabow/ascalon shoots, I mean jesus you could really see the arrow goes way up in the sky before it comes down, not that it isn't easy to dodge. PS most of these infos we found are not quite accurate.

Jun 02, 2005, 03:36 PM // 15:36	#17
Lasher Dragon Draconic Rage Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Alphahive Profession: R/A	Flatbows make me feel like I'm toting a trebuchet around LOL... like I have to get bearings and windage like firing a mortar - where's my spotter?

Jun 02, 2005, 04:12 PM // 16:12	#18
Night Daftshadow Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the forest Guild: Hidden Shadows Profession: R/Mo	i hate the ascalon bow. the arch is too high and enemies easily avoid it. it's only good for shooting over walls and etc and when the enemy is in stance. short bows are my favorite. fast refire rate and flight time and usually hits targets, even if it is moving. but at the expense of shorter range but i will always take fast over slow. and it is great at close combat unlike the other bows. halfmoon is my second favorite and composite is third.

Jun 02, 2005, 04:21 PM // 16:21	#19
Popps97 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	i toat a Longbow, and a Shorbow around.. Longbow for pulling, shortbow for killing.. I will usually run around with my shortbow out, sense more and more mobs are coming out of the ground inside the shortbow range. to answer the question above.. the max dmg of a bow is 15 - 28.. My shortbow is 15 - 28, 15% bonus while health is above 50%, with +1 marksmanship (13% chance)

Jun 02, 2005, 04:29 PM // 16:29	#20
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	Personally I keep a collection of bows for different jobs. I Use a 15-28 Zealous Short Bow of Fortitude for close range Barrages. A 15-28 Poisoners Long Bow of Fortitude for sniping mages/necros. Those are the 2 I use most often. What bow do you use?