Question about weapons - Guild Wars Forums

BalronSlayer · May 24, 2012, 05:58 AM // 05:58

I need to pick up a longbow (only for pulling) for my warrior. I seen a longbow that says it requires some skill at rank 9, but I was able to use it even without the skill. Is that a bug, or is the requirement only for getting the stats from the weapon?

**cosyfiep** · May 24, 2012, 06:08 AM // 06:08

you can use any weapon on any class--you will not do the max damage the weapon can unless you meet the requirement for that weapon, similarly if you pick up a shield and dont meet the requirement you can still use the shield--you will not get max benefit from it though. (same goes for foci, staves, etc).

link:http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Weapon

Lichtenberg · May 24, 2012, 06:20 AM // 06:20

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Originally Posted by BalronSlayer

I need to pick up a longbow (only for pulling) for my warrior. I seen a longbow that says it requires some skill at rank 9, but I was able to use it even without the skill. Is that a bug, or is the requirement only for getting the stats from the weapon?

The requirement is only for getting the full benefit of the stat directly to the left of it.

All other stats that don't have a requirement next to it, you will get the full benefit of it.

BalronSlayer · May 24, 2012, 06:52 AM // 06:52

So for pulling, this will be no problem. Thanks

Andemius · May 24, 2012, 10:56 AM // 10:56

If you're only pulling with it, stats don't matter really. (exception being if it's during some speedclears)

I use a Candy Cane Bow for pulling.

Acolyte_Arasari · May 24, 2012, 12:38 PM // 12:38

I would recommend a Flatbow though
The arc is bigger so you can shoot over rocks and stuff, a longbow gets obstructed a lot faster.

BalronSlayer · May 24, 2012, 03:10 PM // 15:10

Thanks for the comments, you all rock. Very nice people around here

May 24, 2012, 05:58 AM // 05:58	#1
BalronSlayer Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: W/Mo	Question about weapons I need to pick up a longbow (only for pulling) for my warrior. I seen a longbow that says it requires some skill at rank 9, but I was able to use it even without the skill. Is that a bug, or is the requirement only for getting the stats from the weapon?

May 24, 2012, 06:08 AM // 06:08	#2
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	you can use any weapon on any class--you will not do the max damage the weapon can unless you meet the requirement for that weapon, similarly if you pick up a shield and dont meet the requirement you can still use the shield--you will not get max benefit from it though. (same goes for foci, staves, etc). link:http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Weapon __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

May 24, 2012, 06:52 AM // 06:52	#4
BalronSlayer Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: W/Mo	So for pulling, this will be no problem. Thanks

May 24, 2012, 10:56 AM // 10:56	#5
Andemius Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2008 Guild: Vanguard's Last Stand [Hero] Profession: W/	If you're only pulling with it, stats don't matter really. (exception being if it's during some speedclears) I use a Candy Cane Bow for pulling.

May 24, 2012, 12:38 PM // 12:38	#6
Acolyte_Arasari Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belgium Guild: Swag Of a Thousand Somalis [LOD???] Profession: A/N	I would recommend a Flatbow though The arc is bigger so you can shoot over rocks and stuff, a longbow gets obstructed a lot faster.

May 24, 2012, 03:10 PM // 15:10	#7
BalronSlayer Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: W/Mo	Thanks for the comments, you all rock. Very nice people around here