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korcan · Dec 19, 2006, 10:07 PM // 22:07

just a quick question regarding hornbows. other then the inherent 10% ap what type of benefits are there in using one?

i kinda have a rough idea about recurves and long/flat bows but i just dont see when or where a hornbow would come in handy.

any input is greatly appreciated
thxs in advance

Former Ruling · Dec 19, 2006, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Hornbow is only reasonably useful in Ranger Spike, where the refire rate doesnt matter.

DeanBB · Dec 19, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17

The penetration is their advantage over other bows. I prefer other bows for fire rate, arrow arc, etc.

LicensedLuny · Dec 19, 2006, 11:19 PM // 23:19

From the articles right here in guru ...
Missle Weapon Properties

*Darcy* · Dec 19, 2006, 11:26 PM // 23:26

And here is the article on guildwiki

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Hornbow

And to answer your question - the 10% AP is the only benefit of hornbows, which makes up for the slower refire rate and the slower delivery.

korcan · Dec 20, 2006, 02:31 AM // 02:31

thxs for all the input

guess ill just stay away from hornbows and stick to the other 4 types.

Dec 19, 2006, 10:07 PM // 22:07	#1
korcan noobalicious Join Date: Jun 2006	hornbows just a quick question regarding hornbows. other then the inherent 10% ap what type of benefits are there in using one? i kinda have a rough idea about recurves and long/flat bows but i just dont see when or where a hornbow would come in handy. any input is greatly appreciated thxs in advance

Dec 19, 2006, 11:26 PM // 23:26	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	And here is the article on guildwiki http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Hornbow And to answer your question - the 10% AP is the only benefit of hornbows, which makes up for the slower refire rate and the slower delivery. Last edited by Darcy; Dec 19, 2006 at 11:29 PM // 23:29..

Dec 19, 2006, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#2
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Hornbow is only reasonably useful in Ranger Spike, where the refire rate doesnt matter.

Dec 19, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#3
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	The penetration is their advantage over other bows. I prefer other bows for fire rate, arrow arc, etc.

Dec 19, 2006, 11:19 PM // 23:19	#4
LicensedLuny Badly Influenced Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Buying Humps! (No kidding! Check my buy thread) Guild: Hello Kitty Krewe [HKK] Forever!-ish	From the articles right here in guru ... Missle Weapon Properties

Dec 20, 2006, 02:31 AM // 02:31	#6
korcan noobalicious Join Date: Jun 2006	thxs for all the input guess ill just stay away from hornbows and stick to the other 4 types.