A Choice of Bows - Guild Wars Forums

Emric66 · Dec 08, 2006, 02:14 AM // 02:14

Greetings Rangers

I have read up on the posts that compare the different types of bows, taking into account RoF, Arc size, Accuracy, and Range. I am trying to decide between using a Hornbow or a Recurve bow, and am wondering if I might elicit the opinions of those who have used both. I have read that the Hornbow is best for most damage per shot because of its built-in 10% armor penetration, but am aware that the Recurve variety offers a "good" accuracy rating compared to a "medium" rating for the Hornbow.

I am considering buying Custo's Hornbow or Benwah's Recurve, which both have identical stats on them. Anyone lean one way or another here? Or, perhaps, to another bow type altogether?

My thanks../salute

Emric Quill

VGJustice · Dec 08, 2006, 04:27 AM // 04:27

Why not take both? You have 4 weapon slots, and both are useful under different circumstances.

Dr Strangelove · Dec 08, 2006, 04:28 AM // 04:28

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Originally Posted by Emric66

Greetings Rangers

I have read up on the posts that compare the different types of bows, taking into account RoF, Arc size, Accuracy, and Range. I am trying to decide between using a Hornbow or a Recurve bow, and am wondering if I might elicit the opinions of those who have used both. I have read that the Hornbow is best for most damage per shot because of its built-in 10% armor penetration, but am aware that the Recurve variety offers a "good" accuracy rating compared to a "medium" rating for the Hornbow.

I am considering buying Custo's Hornbow or Benwah's Recurve, which both have identical stats on them. Anyone lean one way or another here? Or, perhaps, to another bow type altogether?

My thanks../salute

Emric Quill

Hornbows are really only good for spiking, the lower attack rate and lower accuracy just hurts too much. I strongly prefer recurves as a "general" bow because there's really nothing it can't do. Rangers also usually pack interrupts, and the recurve bow is by far the best bow to interrupt with.

At any rate, 10% armor penetration really isn't that big a damage bonus, especially if many of your shots miss.

Former Ruling · Dec 08, 2006, 04:43 AM // 04:43

Hornbows are only for spiking, like said.

So recurve is the one to go with if you only have 1 bow....Though a ranger should have atleast 1 of each kind of bow...

For just general propose in PvE I prefer a Shortbow, but I've heard alot of Shortbow hate lately.

Etrik · Dec 08, 2006, 07:31 AM // 07:31

Recurve = Interrupts
Longbow = Pulling/attacking without being attacked back (off a ledge/cliff, like in The Jade Quarry)
Shortbow = Damage (Barrage, anyone?)
Hornbow = PvP spike

Sasuke The Betrayer · Dec 08, 2006, 07:50 AM // 07:50

I'm just adding on

flatbow= same as Longbow,but should be used when your position is giving you more accuracy

Dec 08, 2006, 02:14 AM // 02:14	#1
Emric66 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Shadow Harpers (Co-Founder) Profession: R/E	A Choice of Bows Greetings Rangers I have read up on the posts that compare the different types of bows, taking into account RoF, Arc size, Accuracy, and Range. I am trying to decide between using a Hornbow or a Recurve bow, and am wondering if I might elicit the opinions of those who have used both. I have read that the Hornbow is best for most damage per shot because of its built-in 10% armor penetration, but am aware that the Recurve variety offers a "good" accuracy rating compared to a "medium" rating for the Hornbow. I am considering buying Custo's Hornbow or Benwah's Recurve, which both have identical stats on them. Anyone lean one way or another here? Or, perhaps, to another bow type altogether? My thanks../salute Emric Quill

Dec 08, 2006, 04:27 AM // 04:27	#2
VGJustice Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tyria, cappin' ur bosses Guild: Boston Guild [BG] Profession: R/W	Why not take both? You have 4 weapon slots, and both are useful under different circumstances.

Dec 08, 2006, 04:43 AM // 04:43	#4
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Hornbows are only for spiking, like said. So recurve is the one to go with if you only have 1 bow....Though a ranger should have atleast 1 of each kind of bow... For just general propose in PvE I prefer a Shortbow, but I've heard alot of Shortbow hate lately.

Dec 08, 2006, 07:31 AM // 07:31	#5
Etrik Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Romania Guild: None atm Profession: Mo/	Recurve = Interrupts Longbow = Pulling/attacking without being attacked back (off a ledge/cliff, like in The Jade Quarry) Shortbow = Damage (Barrage, anyone?) Hornbow = PvP spike

Dec 08, 2006, 07:50 AM // 07:50	#6
Sasuke The Betrayer Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Guild: Pink Pearl Profession: Mo/Me	I'm just adding on flatbow= same as Longbow,but should be used when your position is giving you more accuracy