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TheOneAndOnlyX · Dec 28, 2005, 03:31 PM // 15:31

Whats the difference between the bows besides short and long

and if there is a difference can you tell me which one is the most powerful and fastet and the least powerful and slowest

X of Thulcandra · Dec 28, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45

Short Bows/Half Moons generally have a faster attack rate, but not by much (.4 seconds shorter than the longbows and company, which fire every 2.4 seconds). They all do the same kind of damage, but I have heard that the horn bows have a built in 10% armor penetration mod, but that could be a myth).

Sycal · Dec 28, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52

Sorry to add another question to the thread but i was also wondering what effects the range of a bow? Is it static and fixed for all bows or do different types of bow have longer ranges?

Sofonisba · Dec 28, 2005, 03:57 PM // 15:57

Longbows have the long range; especially when you have height advantage, you would be amazed at how far out of your aggro circle you can hit someone. Great for pulling mobs and "starting it" in a PvP match.

Keep a decent shortbow for close combat and composite bow for interrupts and you're all set.

RotteN · Dec 28, 2005, 04:00 PM // 16:00

bows differ in attack rate/attack range/arrow arc/accurency

guildwiki has a very nice page with info on bows :

http://guildwiki.org/wiki/Bow

Sycal · Dec 28, 2005, 04:11 PM // 16:11

Thx for the help and the site

Dec 28, 2005, 03:31 PM // 15:31	#1
TheOneAndOnlyX Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: The Last Sacrens Profession: N/Me	Bows Whats the difference between the bows besides short and long and if there is a difference can you tell me which one is the most powerful and fastet and the least powerful and slowest

Dec 28, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#2
X of Thulcandra Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sector 001 Guild: N/A Profession: W/	Short Bows/Half Moons generally have a faster attack rate, but not by much (.4 seconds shorter than the longbows and company, which fire every 2.4 seconds). They all do the same kind of damage, but I have heard that the horn bows have a built in 10% armor penetration mod, but that could be a myth).

Dec 28, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#3
Sycal Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: N/Me	Sorry to add another question to the thread but i was also wondering what effects the range of a bow? Is it static and fixed for all bows or do different types of bow have longer ranges?

Dec 28, 2005, 03:57 PM // 15:57	#4
Sofonisba Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Guild: The Black Hand Gang [BHG] and The Black Helm Gang [BHeG]	Longbows have the long range; especially when you have height advantage, you would be amazed at how far out of your aggro circle you can hit someone. Great for pulling mobs and "starting it" in a PvP match. Keep a decent shortbow for close combat and composite bow for interrupts and you're all set.

Dec 28, 2005, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#5
RotteN Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/	bows differ in attack rate/attack range/arrow arc/accurency guildwiki has a very nice page with info on bows : http://guildwiki.org/wiki/Bow

Dec 28, 2005, 04:11 PM // 16:11	#6
Sycal Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: N/Me	Thx for the help and the site