Bow Explaination - Guild Wars Forums

7337H · Jun 17, 2007, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Can some please tell me which type of bow is best to use? i currently use a flatbow, but wonder if there are any better types out there...

Toutatis · Jun 17, 2007, 03:49 AM // 03:49

The wiki has a great page about bows and the differences between each bow type here

Coloneh · Jun 17, 2007, 06:19 AM // 06:19

also, there is no "Best" anything in GW. this is a balanced game, for every strength a weapon/skill may have it has its weaknesses.

shanaya · Jun 17, 2007, 11:20 AM // 11:20

For general ranger use I prefer a recurve bow, for its accuracy, but I also have a longbow available for pulling and a hornbow for extra armour penetration.

Commander Ryker · Jun 17, 2007, 03:06 PM // 15:06

Recurve bows are excellent for interrupting. The long bow is listed as not being as accurate or fast as a recurve but I haven't noticed that big of a difference. I prefer the long bow, it's not only good for pulling, it's good for hitting targets and staying out of aggro range.

Jun 17, 2007, 03:37 AM // 03:37	#1
7337H Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2007 Guild: The Black Fang Profession: W/Mo	Bow Explaination Can some please tell me which type of bow is best to use? i currently use a flatbow, but wonder if there are any better types out there... Last edited by 7337H; Jun 17, 2007 at 03:48 AM // 03:48..

Jun 17, 2007, 03:49 AM // 03:49	#2
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	The wiki has a great page about bows and the differences between each bow type here

Jun 17, 2007, 06:19 AM // 06:19	#3
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	also, there is no "Best" anything in GW. this is a balanced game, for every strength a weapon/skill may have it has its weaknesses.

Jun 17, 2007, 11:20 AM // 11:20	#4
shanaya Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Scouts of Tyria Profession: R/	For general ranger use I prefer a recurve bow, for its accuracy, but I also have a longbow available for pulling and a hornbow for extra armour penetration.

Jun 17, 2007, 03:06 PM // 15:06	#5
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Recurve bows are excellent for interrupting. The long bow is listed as not being as accurate or fast as a recurve but I haven't noticed that big of a difference. I prefer the long bow, it's not only good for pulling, it's good for hitting targets and staying out of aggro range.