Differences between bow types? - Guild Wars Forums

TsunamiZ · Apr 18, 2006, 08:28 AM // 08:28

What are the main differences between bow types? Thanks.

eSe · Apr 18, 2006, 08:57 AM // 08:57

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Gwondolas Marillion · Apr 18, 2006, 09:02 AM // 09:02

Bows come in the following classes:

Longbow
Re-firing rate of 2.4 seconds, range of 1.6*aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 0.75 seconds, normal arrow arc size.

Flatbow
Re-firing rate of 2 seconds, range of 1.6*aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 1 second, large arrow arc size.

Horn Bow
Re-firing rate of 2.7 seconds, range of 1.4*aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 0.75 seconds, normal arrow arc size and 10% armor penetration.

Recurve Bow
Re-firing rate of 2.4 seconds, range of 1.4*aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 0.5 seconds, small arrow arc size.

Short Bow
Re-firing rate of 2 seconds, range of 1.05*aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 0.65 seconds, normal arrow arc size.

Each bow class contains the following bow types:
Longbow=Storm Bow
Flatbow
Horn Bow=Ivory Bow=Shadow Bow
Recurve Bow=Composite Bow=Dead Bow=Eternal Bow
Short Bow=Half Moon

Former Ruling · Apr 18, 2006, 12:53 PM // 12:53

Just a note on Arrow arc.

The Lower the arc the better.

A Flatbow under its normal arc is bad- so easy to dodge it isn't funny, becuase it has to go through this HUGE arcing pattern before the arrow falls down on you.

aismailuk · Apr 18, 2006, 12:56 PM // 12:56

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Originally Posted by Former Ruling

Just a note on Arrow arc.

The Lower the arc the better.

A Flatbow under its normal arc is bad- so easy to dodge it isn't funny, becuase it has to go through this HUGE arcing pattern before the arrow falls down on you.

True, but also consider that longer range, higher arc bows are far better than short range flat arc bows for pulling mobs of enemies towards you.

Best to have a range of bows if you're planning on being a true ranger

God Apprentice · Apr 18, 2006, 01:13 PM // 13:13

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Originally Posted by Former Ruling

Just a note on Arrow arc.

The Lower the arc the better.

A Flatbow under its normal arc is bad- so easy to dodge it isn't funny, becuase it has to go through this HUGE arcing pattern before the arrow falls down on you.

If you use Read The Wind/and or Favorable Winds it eliminates the high arc

Ishmaeel · Apr 18, 2006, 02:34 PM // 14:34

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Originally Posted by aismailuk

True, but also consider that longer range, higher arc bows are far better than short range flat arc bows for pulling mobs of enemies towards you.

Best to have a range of bows if you're planning on being a true ranger

If I may add something,

When you need range, a longbow is as good as (mostly better than) a flatbow since they have the same range.

When you need to rain down on that ugly guy over the hill in between, yes, flatbow comes in handy with its high arc.

Apr 18, 2006, 08:28 AM // 08:28	#1
TsunamiZ Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005	Differences between bow types? What are the main differences between bow types? Thanks.

Apr 18, 2006, 09:02 AM // 09:02	#3
Gwondolas Marillion Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sweden Guild: SWAC (30+ Swedish Adults Club)	Bow types Bows come in the following classes: Longbow Re-firing rate of 2.4 seconds, range of 1.6aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 0.75 seconds, normal arrow arc size. Flatbow Re-firing rate of 2 seconds, range of 1.6aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 1 second, large arrow arc size. Horn Bow Re-firing rate of 2.7 seconds, range of 1.4aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 0.75 seconds, normal arrow arc size and 10% armor penetration. Recurve Bow Re-firing rate of 2.4 seconds, range of 1.4aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 0.5 seconds, small arrow arc size. Short Bow Re-firing rate of 2 seconds, range of 1.05*aggro circle radius, flight time at short bow range 0.65 seconds, normal arrow arc size. Each bow class contains the following bow types: Longbow=Storm Bow Flatbow Horn Bow=Ivory Bow=Shadow Bow Recurve Bow=Composite Bow=Dead Bow=Eternal Bow Short Bow=Half Moon

Apr 18, 2006, 08:57 AM // 08:57	#2
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Apr 18, 2006, 12:53 PM // 12:53	#4
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Just a note on Arrow arc. The Lower the arc the better. A Flatbow under its normal arc is bad- so easy to dodge it isn't funny, becuase it has to go through this HUGE arcing pattern before the arrow falls down on you.