*Noob Qs* Ranger Weapons + Pet Qs - Guild Wars Forums

string · Jul 07, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12

Hey everyone,

I am fairly new to gw, been playing it for 2 weeks now.

I have a R/E combo as you can see, and I have had questions about bows and such...

I heard that shortbows and half moons are the best. which one is better?

And whenever i try to get a short bow or half moon, the price from others is striking!!!! 140k minimum for a half moon and around that for a shortbow! even as high as 200k! thats around two times the price of a guild hall!!!!

Is there like any decent shortbow/bow i can get for around 3.7K (All the gold I have right now! ;[ ) I currently have a 9-13 damage bow with +5 energy and such. Me and my friends have collected a lota building materials if needed. And I am currently level 13, going onto 14 soon with a focus on Expertise and Marksmanship.

last but not least: Is it true that all pets do the same damage based on your BM attributes, and different pets only look different?

arnansnow · Jul 07, 2005, 10:15 PM // 22:15

Here is a list of bows, and what there statisics are:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...ies-id1092.php

(Horn bow has 10% armor penetration)

Try getting collector bows, those are usually pretty good, without the huge costs.

Pets do different amounts of damage, and have different stats, there are a couple good threads about it, here is one:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...814&highlight=

Izzy Izumi · Jul 07, 2005, 10:23 PM // 22:23

1. Shortbows and Half-moons are the same. They are merely cosmetically different.

2. Hunt around here, in Ventari's Sell. I've got a great deal on a good bow here. Also, collector's bows are a great way to go. Most "decent" you're probably looking at are max damage with *supposedly* excellent mods.

3. I'd sell you a clean short bow of mine that's around 14-25...but I lost it, in salvage. If I find another, while cleaning up Hydras, then I'll try to remember you. =P

4. Pets do different type damage, as well.

string · Jul 07, 2005, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Thanks a ton guys '_^

drowningfish999 · Jul 07, 2005, 11:17 PM // 23:17

For one thing, there is no best bow. Short Bows are good for one thing, Long Bows are good for another, it all depends on what you want to play.

Also, don't worry too much about finding max weapons early on. Your bound to find one in the later stages of the game, usually around the desert.\

And most of the bows you see people selling are the maxed +15% damage over 50% health ones. Max damage clean bows will sell for much less.

Fye Duron · Jul 07, 2005, 11:21 PM // 23:21

You can pick up a "good bow" for that

string · Jul 07, 2005, 11:56 PM // 23:56

ty, deciding not to buy a bow ;P I can find one myself i guess

xiuk · Jul 08, 2005, 12:02 AM // 00:02

wat i did was wen i was low level i got the higher levels in my guild to go look for good bows , worked a treat 15-28 horn bow lol

blane · Jul 08, 2005, 05:31 AM // 05:31

What is the max damage for a bow? (in term of xx-xx) All max damage for each bow type is the same?

Izzy Izumi · Jul 08, 2005, 06:12 AM // 06:12

15 - 28, across the board. The only difference is Rate of Fire, Arch (Trajectory), Arrow Speed, and Distance.

Personally, I *really* need a shortbow. I compared a cheap drop to the RoT in Tiger's Fury to my current Horn Bow...and...I was really really sad.

Jul 07, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12	#1
string Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/E	Noob Qs Ranger Weapons + Pet Qs Hey everyone, I am fairly new to gw, been playing it for 2 weeks now. I have a R/E combo as you can see, and I have had questions about bows and such... I heard that shortbows and half moons are the best. which one is better? And whenever i try to get a short bow or half moon, the price from others is striking!!!! 140k minimum for a half moon and around that for a shortbow! even as high as 200k! thats around two times the price of a guild hall!!!! Is there like any decent shortbow/bow i can get for around 3.7K (All the gold I have right now! ;[ ) I currently have a 9-13 damage bow with +5 energy and such. Me and my friends have collected a lota building materials if needed. And I am currently level 13, going onto 14 soon with a focus on Expertise and Marksmanship. last but not least: Is it true that all pets do the same damage based on your BM attributes, and different pets only look different?

Jul 07, 2005, 10:38 PM // 22:38	#4
string Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/E	ty Thanks a ton guys '_^

Jul 07, 2005, 10:15 PM // 22:15	#2
arnansnow Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: DOOM Profession: E/N	Here is a list of bows, and what there statisics are: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...ies-id1092.php (Horn bow has 10% armor penetration) Try getting collector bows, those are usually pretty good, without the huge costs. Pets do different amounts of damage, and have different stats, there are a couple good threads about it, here is one: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...814&highlight=

Jul 07, 2005, 10:23 PM // 22:23	#3
Izzy Izumi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/N	1. Shortbows and Half-moons are the same. They are merely cosmetically different. 2. Hunt around here, in Ventari's Sell. I've got a great deal on a good bow here. Also, collector's bows are a great way to go. Most "decent" you're probably looking at are max damage with supposedly excellent mods. 3. I'd sell you a clean short bow of mine that's around 14-25...but I lost it, in salvage. If I find another, while cleaning up Hydras, then I'll try to remember you. =P 4. Pets do different type damage, as well.

Jul 07, 2005, 11:17 PM // 23:17	#5
drowningfish999 Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Awakened Tempest [aT]	For one thing, there is no best bow. Short Bows are good for one thing, Long Bows are good for another, it all depends on what you want to play. Also, don't worry too much about finding max weapons early on. Your bound to find one in the later stages of the game, usually around the desert.\ And most of the bows you see people selling are the maxed +15% damage over 50% health ones. Max damage clean bows will sell for much less.

Jul 07, 2005, 11:21 PM // 23:21	#6
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	You can pick up a "good bow" for that

Jul 07, 2005, 11:56 PM // 23:56	#7
string Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/E	ty, deciding not to buy a bow ;P I can find one myself i guess

Jul 08, 2005, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#8
xiuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: [mupp] Profession: E/Mo	wat i did was wen i was low level i got the higher levels in my guild to go look for good bows , worked a treat 15-28 horn bow lol

Jul 08, 2005, 05:31 AM // 05:31	#9
blane Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Singapore Guild: Sg Knights Profession: N/Me	What is the max damage for a bow? (in term of xx-xx) All max damage for each bow type is the same?

Jul 08, 2005, 06:12 AM // 06:12	#10
Izzy Izumi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/N	15 - 28, across the board. The only difference is Rate of Fire, Arch (Trajectory), Arrow Speed, and Distance. Personally, I really need a shortbow. I compared a cheap drop to the RoT in Tiger's Fury to my current Horn Bow...and...I was really really sad.