Best type of bow? - Guild Wars Forums

Michael_Changstein · Jun 08, 2006, 01:05 AM // 01:05

Was wondering what your opinions were on what was the best type of bow in the game? I think eternal bows are the best, simply because i think recurve bows are the best bow class. Any input?

Lampshade · Jun 08, 2006, 01:12 AM // 01:12

There is no "best" bow,different bows perform in different situations.
For instance, most people use a horn bow for RangerSpike, but it wouldn't be good on a Cripshot runner.

Rhedd · Jun 08, 2006, 01:52 AM // 01:52

Yep. Ask me what the CUTEST bow is, and I might have an answer.

What the BEST bow is depends entirely on what you're going to do with it.

I'm pretty much a dedicated short-bow person, myself, and I still use three types of bows on an everyday basis.

Michael_Changstein · Jun 08, 2006, 02:45 AM // 02:45

what's best for barrage? long?

Elthanor · Jun 08, 2006, 03:17 AM // 03:17

probably a vamp long, so you can stay back and spam away.

1 question, does the speard of the barrage skill make a differents on how far away you are?

Fyre Brand · Jun 08, 2006, 03:26 AM // 03:26

No the distance doesn't affect that. In fact I've had more than one foe on either side of me that were hit by the barrage. I think it has to do with how close they are to the target.

My favorite bow to use is a short bow, but I have an eternal (composite type), and a storm bow (long type) for different builds and areas.

By the way there are several threads on "what is the best bow in the game" already. They have lots of good info in them including why people like certain bows for barrage. If search is working you will get some good info. If it's not then just scroll back through the past 4 - 6 pages and you will find them.

Maria The Princess · Jun 08, 2006, 05:00 AM // 05:00

i love horn bows

period

Valerius · Jun 08, 2006, 06:11 AM // 06:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Changstein

what's best for barrage? long?

it's been tested that the hornbow class (combo'd with an attack speed buff... TF, Frenzy or w/e) is the best bow for Barrage builds

if you aren't using an attack speed buff... then Flatbows are the best bow for Barrage builds

fritz300 · Jun 08, 2006, 06:17 AM // 06:17

All situational... best to just read this: http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Bow

and experiment on your own. I personally prefer my zealous recurve bow as I usually have my quickshot oriented build so I need a fast and accurate bow but I dislike the lack of range a Short Bow has.

Regards,
fritz

Gonzo · Jun 08, 2006, 07:20 AM // 07:20

I use recurve bow most of the time, switch to short bow when the action gets to close for comfort, got a spare hornbow for more damage and I use a flatbow for pulling and when obstructed.

Chilly Ress · Jun 08, 2006, 07:43 AM // 07:43

I personally like hornbows because of the non-conditional 10% AP.

RTSFirebat · Jun 08, 2006, 08:42 AM // 08:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chilly Ress

I personally like hornbows because of the non-conditional 10% AP.

Shame they have a rubbish rate-of-fire.

As a massive user of the Ranger class, these are the bows I use:

Half Moon Bow (Short) - Main bow during combat. Fastest rate of fire and quickest arrow time. Range is short however.

Vampire Hornbow - Use when I'm doing Ranger Spike. !0% Armor Penetration is a must. Life stealing mod adds additional damage. Slow rate of fire doesn't matter since its used with quick fire skills

Zealous Flatbow - Used for Barrage Pet runs or general Barrage Builds. Keeps my energy levels up and has a good range and arrow speed.

Longbow - Used to hit/pick off targets from a distance, or when they are running away and out of range of my Half Moon bow.

Generally there is not "best bow", its better to have a collection of bows for different builds.

Jun 08, 2006, 01:05 AM // 01:05	#1
Michael_Changstein Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2006 Profession: R/Mo	Best type of bow? Was wondering what your opinions were on what was the best type of bow in the game? I think eternal bows are the best, simply because i think recurve bows are the best bow class. Any input?

Jun 08, 2006, 01:12 AM // 01:12	#2
Lampshade Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Onslaught	There is no "best" bow,different bows perform in different situations. For instance, most people use a horn bow for RangerSpike, but it wouldn't be good on a Cripshot runner.

Jun 08, 2006, 01:52 AM // 01:52	#3
Rhedd Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: You ever have to clean up after a Moa bird? Guild: True Solunastra [SLA] Profession: Moa Wrangler	Yep. Ask me what the CUTEST bow is, and I might have an answer. What the BEST bow is depends entirely on what you're going to do with it. I'm pretty much a dedicated short-bow person, myself, and I still use three types of bows on an everyday basis.

Jun 08, 2006, 02:45 AM // 02:45	#4
Michael_Changstein Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2006 Profession: R/Mo	what's best for barrage? long?

Jun 08, 2006, 03:17 AM // 03:17	#5
Elthanor Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: IL Profession: A/W	probably a vamp long, so you can stay back and spam away. 1 question, does the speard of the barrage skill make a differents on how far away you are?

Jun 08, 2006, 03:26 AM // 03:26	#6
Fyre Brand Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Shadowlight Order [SoR]	No the distance doesn't affect that. In fact I've had more than one foe on either side of me that were hit by the barrage. I think it has to do with how close they are to the target. My favorite bow to use is a short bow, but I have an eternal (composite type), and a storm bow (long type) for different builds and areas. By the way there are several threads on "what is the best bow in the game" already. They have lots of good info in them including why people like certain bows for barrage. If search is working you will get some good info. If it's not then just scroll back through the past 4 - 6 pages and you will find them.

Jun 08, 2006, 05:00 AM // 05:00	#7
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	i love horn bows period

Jun 08, 2006, 06:17 AM // 06:17	#9
fritz300 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Guild: Escape the [FATE] Profession: R/	All situational... best to just read this: http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Bow and experiment on your own. I personally prefer my zealous recurve bow as I usually have my quickshot oriented build so I need a fast and accurate bow but I dislike the lack of range a Short Bow has. Regards, fritz

Jun 08, 2006, 07:20 AM // 07:20	#10
Gonzo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Defenders of the Blackblade [DotB] Profession: W/	I use recurve bow most of the time, switch to short bow when the action gets to close for comfort, got a spare hornbow for more damage and I use a flatbow for pulling and when obstructed.

Jun 08, 2006, 07:43 AM // 07:43	#11
Chilly Ress Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Kinetic Fusion [kF] Profession: Me/	I personally like hornbows because of the non-conditional 10% AP.