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playingames · Dec 30, 2007, 03:04 AM // 03:04

Hi, i am currently in the market in buying a new bow for my ranger. and the two skin i am looking at are the tormented recurve bow and the silverwing recurve bow.yes looking for recurve bow only. but i only have enough funding for one or the other. having a hard time deciding which one to get. and if u wondering why these two particular bow , cuz of the looks.

so let say u have the money to get the tormented recurve bow would u get it or use the funding from that to purchase a high req (11-12) silverwing bow(why high req cuz a low one cost more than a tormented recurve bow/armbrace) instead.

hopeful this thread can help me decide :P

iridescentfyre · Dec 30, 2007, 03:13 AM // 03:13

Personally I can't stand either skin, but I suppose the Silverwing is marginally better. If this is for PvP, you definitely want one with a lower requirement though. Most recurve-using ranger PvP builds that are worth using run 14 Expertise, usually making Marksmanship ~10.

Zeek Aran · Dec 30, 2007, 03:15 AM // 03:15

Silverwing is so much better... oh how I want one...

Stormlord Alex · Dec 30, 2007, 03:16 AM // 03:16

Personally, I like the Silverwing skin better than the Tormented...
And I'd never have a high Marks. req bow, I rarely run more than 10.

Peter Panic · Dec 30, 2007, 03:17 AM // 03:17

stat-wise, tormented bc its always r9, but i like the silverwing skin better. imo, go with whichevers cheaper :P

Rohan · Dec 30, 2007, 03:20 AM // 03:20

Silverwing may look better (Although Tormented is pretty awesome looking), but like the others said, a ranger typically has 10 marksmanship in effective PvP builds. I'd say farm some more to get that lower req Silverwing or just buy the Tormented bow.

playingames · Dec 30, 2007, 07:55 AM // 07:55

wow, seems like everyone inculding myself like the silverwing bow over tormented one, i dont blame u, actually the silverwing bow is one of my most favorite skin second only next to the good old storm bow. yea, i think i might end up purchasing the tormented bow. cuz like some of u mentioned the low req is better for pvp, so overall i think the tormented is more versatile than a high req silverwing. and who know i might actually have a silverwing drop in one of my dugeon trip. beside i have spent a week looking for req 12 in game and in the forum too but with no reply. and as for farming the extra 50+ ecto to purchase an lower req one, i think i rather use that money to get another nice wep for my other char or armor, since money dont come to me easily cuz i am not too big on farming, gets to boring for me.

thanks for all those that replied by the way, and thank for the mod that moved me to the correct forum, forgot there was a question and answer forum.

and if any other has an common/input feel free to reply as i am not going to make my final decision yet. :P

have a nice day all. and have a happy new year.

playingames · Dec 30, 2007, 06:54 PM // 18:54

i guess i follow up on this, if anyone of u who have posted what my finally decision was. i got the high req 12 silverwing bow instead, just looks too good to me. as for high req, luck for me most of my build that i use for pve and pvp usally have 12 markminship might not be the best build but it works for me

Quaker · Dec 31, 2007, 07:00 PM // 19:00

Too bad the Silverwing is only available (asfaik) as a recurve.

Dec 30, 2007, 03:04 AM // 03:04	#1
playingames Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beetletun Residential Guild: ????? Profession: W/	Which to choose? Hi, i am currently in the market in buying a new bow for my ranger. and the two skin i am looking at are the tormented recurve bow and the silverwing recurve bow.yes looking for recurve bow only. but i only have enough funding for one or the other. having a hard time deciding which one to get. and if u wondering why these two particular bow , cuz of the looks. so let say u have the money to get the tormented recurve bow would u get it or use the funding from that to purchase a high req (11-12) silverwing bow(why high req cuz a low one cost more than a tormented recurve bow/armbrace) instead. hopeful this thread can help me decide :P Last edited by playingames; Dec 30, 2007 at 03:09 AM // 03:09..

Dec 30, 2007, 03:13 AM // 03:13	#2
iridescentfyre Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: W/	Personally I can't stand either skin, but I suppose the Silverwing is marginally better. If this is for PvP, you definitely want one with a lower requirement though. Most recurve-using ranger PvP builds that are worth using run 14 Expertise, usually making Marksmanship ~10.

Dec 30, 2007, 03:15 AM // 03:15	#3
Zeek Aran Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth, sadly Guild: BORK Profession: A/	Silverwing is so much better... oh how I want one...

Dec 30, 2007, 03:16 AM // 03:16	#4
Stormlord Alex Grotto Attendant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beyond the Forest of Doom, past the Cavern of Agony... on Kitten & Puppy Island Guild: Soul of Melandru [sOm] Profession: W/E	Personally, I like the Silverwing skin better than the Tormented... And I'd never have a high Marks. req bow, I rarely run more than 10.

Dec 30, 2007, 03:17 AM // 03:17	#5
Peter Panic Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ct Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: W/	stat-wise, tormented bc its always r9, but i like the silverwing skin better. imo, go with whichevers cheaper :P

Dec 30, 2007, 03:20 AM // 03:20	#6
Rohan Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Wasted Days [wD]	Silverwing may look better (Although Tormented is pretty awesome looking), but like the others said, a ranger typically has 10 marksmanship in effective PvP builds. I'd say farm some more to get that lower req Silverwing or just buy the Tormented bow.

Dec 30, 2007, 07:55 AM // 07:55	#7
playingames Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beetletun Residential Guild: ????? Profession: W/	wow, seems like everyone inculding myself like the silverwing bow over tormented one, i dont blame u, actually the silverwing bow is one of my most favorite skin second only next to the good old storm bow. yea, i think i might end up purchasing the tormented bow. cuz like some of u mentioned the low req is better for pvp, so overall i think the tormented is more versatile than a high req silverwing. and who know i might actually have a silverwing drop in one of my dugeon trip. beside i have spent a week looking for req 12 in game and in the forum too but with no reply. and as for farming the extra 50+ ecto to purchase an lower req one, i think i rather use that money to get another nice wep for my other char or armor, since money dont come to me easily cuz i am not too big on farming, gets to boring for me. thanks for all those that replied by the way, and thank for the mod that moved me to the correct forum, forgot there was a question and answer forum. and if any other has an common/input feel free to reply as i am not going to make my final decision yet. :P have a nice day all. and have a happy new year.

Dec 30, 2007, 06:54 PM // 18:54	#8
playingames Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beetletun Residential Guild: ????? Profession: W/	i guess i follow up on this, if anyone of u who have posted what my finally decision was. i got the high req 12 silverwing bow instead, just looks too good to me. as for high req, luck for me most of my build that i use for pve and pvp usally have 12 markminship might not be the best build but it works for me

Dec 31, 2007, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#9
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	Too bad the Silverwing is only available (asfaik) as a recurve.