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Doler Robin · Oct 07, 2010, 06:54 PM // 18:54

I'm starting a new ranger character, and i'm looking for the best bow.
I believe this is the flat bow (at least, for my type of playing)
Now I'm wondering, does anyone know a good looking gold bow with inscription? (I'm NOT trying to buy it in this thread, just looking for suggestions and the existence of nice looking flat bows)

Already thanks

DeanBB · Oct 07, 2010, 07:29 PM // 19:29

What looks best is a matter of opinion. I'd suggest browsing one of the wiki's to see which ones catch your fancy.

Note that flat bows are best with something to deal with their high arcing shot, either a spirit or a preparation.

Also, when running with heroes/henchies, sometimes the long ranged bows won't trigger their attacks so you have to move in a little closer.

So when you say "best bow" that is a subjective term. There's no reason to limit yourself to one type anyway.

Doler Robin · Oct 07, 2010, 07:33 PM // 19:33

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Originally Posted by DeanBB

What looks best is a matter of opinion. I'd suggest browsing one of the wiki's to see which ones catch your fancy.

Note that flat bows are best with something to deal with their high arcing shot, either a spirit or a preparation.

Also, when running with heroes/henchies, sometimes the long ranged bows won't trigger their attacks so you have to move in a little closer.

So when you say "best bow" that is a subjective term. There's no reason to limit yourself to one type anyway.

I know, but thanks for the advice.
And i trie browsing the wiki's, but almost all nice looking bows are longbows...
i'm not really interested in the high arcing, but in the speed of the bow.

DeanBB · Oct 07, 2010, 07:43 PM // 19:43

The high arc means a slow shot, which means you miss most moving targets. Attack speed + arrow speed are both factors to consider.

Doler Robin · Oct 07, 2010, 08:28 PM // 20:28

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Originally Posted by DeanBB

The high arc means a slow shot, which means you miss most moving targets. Attack speed + arrow speed are both factors to consider.

Ow then I fear I got a wrong interpretation... Then what is the fastest bow? (I prefer the bow to be fast rather then the arrow, the arrow can go faster by preparation or ritual after all..)

Kydd · Oct 07, 2010, 08:52 PM // 20:52

I suggest you play with a few different bows to decide what you like best before spending a bunch of money on a skin.

You'll start to be interested in the high arc when your arrows miss. Its not all about refire rate. I reccomend you try a recurve its good for general pve. Also saying you can fix the arc with a prep really limits your skill bar which is a bad bad thing.

Arduin · Oct 07, 2010, 08:58 PM // 20:58

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Originally Posted by Doler Robin

Ow then I fear I got a wrong interpretation... Then what is the fastest bow? (I prefer the bow to be fast rather then the arrow, the arrow can go faster by preparation or ritual after all..)

Read all about it:

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Bow

*Darcy* · Oct 07, 2010, 08:59 PM // 20:59

Here is a link to the Gallery of Bows which is split up according to type. This will make picking a skin easier once you decide on which type will be most useful. As DeanBB said, you should have different bows for different uses.

In addition, here is a link to the Bows page in the wiki. This will help you understand the difference in bow types.

Quaker · Oct 07, 2010, 09:37 PM // 21:37

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Originally Posted by Doler Robin

Ow then I fear I got a wrong interpretation... Then what is the fastest bow? (I prefer the bow to be fast rather then the arrow, the arrow can go faster by preparation or ritual after all..)

The fastest bow, given range, arrow speed, and repetition rate, is the Shortbow, but the Shortbow also has the shortest range. Some people would suggest that the shortbow gets you too close to the action, but it's worth noting that the Paragon's spear has the same range. Also, enemies will often be within shortbow range during a battle anyway, like it or not.

Because of the close range, a shortbow is also good for interrupting, although the Recurve bow is arguably better for that.
One nice thing about the shortbow is that it will trigger heroes & henchies to attack.

If you want to use a Flatbow, they are mostly useful only if you combine them with things like Favorable Winds or Read the Wind, which flatten out the trajectory.

Personally, my Ranger's default bow is a shortbow (currently an Oppressor's shortbow). But, my ranger Heroes generally use Recurves because their builds usually involve interrupting and the way they use their skills matches a Recurve bows rep rate better.

AtlaWolffriend · Oct 07, 2010, 09:55 PM // 21:55

I tend to use a recurve bow most of the time too. I carry a long bow for long-range pulling, or when I'm in a CM like Jade Quarry, and a shortbow for when I just can't get away from the mobs. But the recurve is the best all-around for my play style as well.

Luminarus · Oct 07, 2010, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Iirc correctly (check on the wiki page to see if this is correct). But flatbows and shortbows both have the fastest attack speed. However, short bow has shocking range, and flatbow has a terrible arc. Cant do anything to improve the range of a shortbow, but a flat the arc can be improved by read the wind or favourable winds. Flats also have the longest range along with longbows (which are hindered by slow attack rate).

Best skins for the flatbow are (imo) Tormented, Tengu, and the Green Drago's Flatbow.

However,for general pve I normally brough 3 bows a flat, recurve and short. Use the flat to pull and whilst your at range. Swap to the recurve wen they are closer and then use the short when the mobs fully on ya.

wilebill · Oct 08, 2010, 01:58 AM // 01:58

All a matter of play style. I use a Flatbow a lot in general PvE. Very nice looking bow, IMHO. A Rotwing Recurve Bow, mostly for PvP. Koren's Hornbow is useful in some BM builds. A Forgotten Longbow when I want a Longbow. A Chiggen's vampiric shortbow for when they insist on being in my face.

Either a Longbow or Flatbow for max range pulls always.

BrettM · Oct 08, 2010, 12:10 PM // 12:10

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Originally Posted by Doler Robin

And i trie browsing the wiki's, but almost all nice looking bows are longbows...

Flatbows, longbows, and hornbows usually share the same skin. Recurve bows usually use the shortbow skin. Most of the bows you see in the longbow section of the gallery have a flatbow version.

Oct 07, 2010, 06:54 PM // 18:54	#1
Doler Robin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2010 Guild: Pillars Of War Profession: E/	flat bow I'm starting a new ranger character, and i'm looking for the best bow. I believe this is the flat bow (at least, for my type of playing) Now I'm wondering, does anyone know a good looking gold bow with inscription? (I'm NOT trying to buy it in this thread, just looking for suggestions and the existence of nice looking flat bows) Already thanks

Oct 07, 2010, 08:59 PM // 20:59	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Here is a link to the Gallery of Bows which is split up according to type. This will make picking a skin easier once you decide on which type will be most useful. As DeanBB said, you should have different bows for different uses. In addition, here is a link to the Bows page in the wiki. This will help you understand the difference in bow types. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 07, 2010, 07:29 PM // 19:29	#2
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	What looks best is a matter of opinion. I'd suggest browsing one of the wiki's to see which ones catch your fancy. Note that flat bows are best with something to deal with their high arcing shot, either a spirit or a preparation. Also, when running with heroes/henchies, sometimes the long ranged bows won't trigger their attacks so you have to move in a little closer. So when you say "best bow" that is a subjective term. There's no reason to limit yourself to one type anyway.

Oct 07, 2010, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#4
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	The high arc means a slow shot, which means you miss most moving targets. Attack speed + arrow speed are both factors to consider.

Oct 07, 2010, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#6
Kydd Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: [eyes]	I suggest you play with a few different bows to decide what you like best before spending a bunch of money on a skin. You'll start to be interested in the high arc when your arrows miss. Its not all about refire rate. I reccomend you try a recurve its good for general pve. Also saying you can fix the arc with a prep really limits your skill bar which is a bad bad thing.

Oct 07, 2010, 09:55 PM // 21:55	#10
AtlaWolffriend Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2010 Guild: Kabal of the Righteous [Seed] Profession: R/	I tend to use a recurve bow most of the time too. I carry a long bow for long-range pulling, or when I'm in a CM like Jade Quarry, and a shortbow for when I just can't get away from the mobs. But the recurve is the best all-around for my play style as well.

Oct 07, 2010, 11:39 PM // 23:39	#11
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	Iirc correctly (check on the wiki page to see if this is correct). But flatbows and shortbows both have the fastest attack speed. However, short bow has shocking range, and flatbow has a terrible arc. Cant do anything to improve the range of a shortbow, but a flat the arc can be improved by read the wind or favourable winds. Flats also have the longest range along with longbows (which are hindered by slow attack rate). Best skins for the flatbow are (imo) Tormented, Tengu, and the Green Drago's Flatbow. However,for general pve I normally brough 3 bows a flat, recurve and short. Use the flat to pull and whilst your at range. Swap to the recurve wen they are closer and then use the short when the mobs fully on ya.

Oct 08, 2010, 01:58 AM // 01:58	#12
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	All a matter of play style. I use a Flatbow a lot in general PvE. Very nice looking bow, IMHO. A Rotwing Recurve Bow, mostly for PvP. Koren's Hornbow is useful in some BM builds. A Forgotten Longbow when I want a Longbow. A Chiggen's vampiric shortbow for when they insist on being in my face. Either a Longbow or Flatbow for max range pulls always.