Did they just intentionally make horn bows so crappy? - Guild Wars Forums

Soul Shaker · Aug 10, 2005, 09:20 PM // 21:20

Slowest rate of fire, medium range, medium flight time....(i'm referring to ivory, shadow and horn bows of course) is there a point to this?

Some hidden property? I really can't see a reason....if someone knows the reason, please tell me...

Shwitz · Aug 10, 2005, 09:22 PM // 21:22

There is a rumor that these bow types have an innate 10% armor penetration. I can't confirm or deny this, but it seems like it makes sense. I'm pretty sure a horn bow will do more damage per arrow.

Lasareth · Aug 10, 2005, 09:36 PM // 21:36

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Originally Posted by Shwitz

There is a rumor that these bow types have an innate 10% armor penetration. I can't confirm or deny this, but it seems like it makes sense. I'm pretty sure a horn bow will do more damage per arrow.

It's mentioned in the guide, so it's very probable. Even though some stuff in there is untrue (salvaging Dark Remains for ectoplasms)

Soul Shaker · Aug 10, 2005, 09:49 PM // 21:49

Ooooooo, and yeah, you probably can salvage dark remains for ectoplasm. Same thing as salvaging fur from charr hide. You can do it, but it'll take you a lot of em to find one.

Lasareth · Aug 10, 2005, 09:52 PM // 21:52

Don't waste your money on it unless you have gold to spare

I salvaged 50 total and got 3 stacks of glittering dust to show for it.

Hysteria · Aug 10, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04

Ive seen some posts around, I dont think it was here, but someone took the time in a "controlled" experiment with numerous bows. They were unmoddified and all were max dmg with the same requirments. He had concluded that infact Ivory, Horn and Shadows bows all have the built in 10% armor penetration. Slap on a 10% Sundering Grip and get one with + dmg and you actually have quite a nasty weapon, well that is when the arrows hit their target.

Krank · Aug 10, 2005, 11:05 PM // 23:05

I love horn bows vs warriors/stationary targets

Mucho dmg

White Designs · Aug 11, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28

Horn Bows are also very nice when you are relying on either Quick Shot or Quickening Zephyr, as the increase in attack speed somewhat negates the Horn Bow's slow rate of fire and makes the armor penetration rather handy.

Aug 11, 2005, 12:35 AM // 00:35

Nah, even with the 10% AP I dont really like them. The range and arc on it are decent though.

Divine Elemental · Aug 11, 2005, 03:25 AM // 03:25

Yea
10%AP Werks

Aug 10, 2005, 09:20 PM // 21:20	#1
Soul Shaker Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Guild: Soul Crusaders	Did they just intentionally make horn bows so crappy? Slowest rate of fire, medium range, medium flight time....(i'm referring to ivory, shadow and horn bows of course) is there a point to this? Some hidden property? I really can't see a reason....if someone knows the reason, please tell me...

Aug 10, 2005, 09:22 PM // 21:22	#2
Shwitz Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Coast, USA Guild: Not a Guild [NaG] Profession: R/	There is a rumor that these bow types have an innate 10% armor penetration. I can't confirm or deny this, but it seems like it makes sense. I'm pretty sure a horn bow will do more damage per arrow.

Aug 10, 2005, 09:49 PM // 21:49	#4
Soul Shaker Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Guild: Soul Crusaders	Ooooooo, and yeah, you probably can salvage dark remains for ectoplasm. Same thing as salvaging fur from charr hide. You can do it, but it'll take you a lot of em to find one.

Aug 10, 2005, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#5
Lasareth Aquarius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place	Don't waste your money on it unless you have gold to spare I salvaged 50 total and got 3 stacks of glittering dust to show for it.

Aug 10, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04	#6
Hysteria Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Ive seen some posts around, I dont think it was here, but someone took the time in a "controlled" experiment with numerous bows. They were unmoddified and all were max dmg with the same requirments. He had concluded that infact Ivory, Horn and Shadows bows all have the built in 10% armor penetration. Slap on a 10% Sundering Grip and get one with + dmg and you actually have quite a nasty weapon, well that is when the arrows hit their target.

Aug 10, 2005, 11:05 PM // 23:05	#7
Krank Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: W/	I love horn bows vs warriors/stationary targets Mucho dmg

Aug 11, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28	#8
White Designs Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois Guild: None	Horn Bows are also very nice when you are relying on either Quick Shot or Quickening Zephyr, as the increase in attack speed somewhat negates the Horn Bow's slow rate of fire and makes the armor penetration rather handy.

Aug 11, 2005, 12:35 AM // 00:35	#9
Blackace Guest	Nah, even with the 10% AP I dont really like them. The range and arc on it are decent though.

Aug 11, 2005, 03:25 AM // 03:25	#10
Divine Elemental Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Your House Guild: I Used To Own [ IUTO ]	Yea 10%AP Werks