Which of these bows is better for In Game Use? - Guild Wars Forums

Xanthicus · Jun 29, 2005, 01:29 AM // 01:29

Ok I have both of these bows, I wanna sell one and use the other, which one would be better for my Ranger/Monk to use?

Also I have a Vampiric Bow String 5:1 should I use it on one of these?

zim3031 · Jun 29, 2005, 01:33 AM // 01:33

I say the fiery halfmoon, the marksmanship will be better than armor 90% imo.

OverlordTyrael · Jun 29, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06

yes the fiery is better, whether or not you use the vamp string is entirely up to you. seeing as they arent perfect bows im not sure if i would waste a perfect vamp string... i would sell the string but thats just my opinion. Both very good bows though

Spike · Jun 29, 2005, 02:10 AM // 02:10

I'd actually go with the armour +7 one my self as you only have a 17% chance of the +1 marksmen and that does'nt do much anyway. I would also sell the 5:1 vamp bow string. You can get a firey bow string to add to the half moon if you want.

Lasher Dragon · Jun 29, 2005, 02:12 AM // 02:12

I have a 5:1 vamp halfmoon, and while it is fun on the rare occasions I am fighting a large number of enemies that are close together AND I have barrage, I honestly rarely use the thing.

Xanthicus · Jun 29, 2005, 05:52 AM // 05:52

Okay now I'm a bit confused, I've been comparing the two bows shown above with my old one shown here and my Storm bow does a lot more dmg...is that right? I thought the Moon bows above would be better cause the Storm isnt even max dmg...

MCS · Jun 29, 2005, 07:46 AM // 07:46

You're fighting things with more elemental armor than physical, or it's a fluke.

As for the bows not being perfect the 2% literally makes no damage difference 90% of the time.

The vampiric isn't for healing it's for the 5 extra damage that ignores armor entirely.

I'd say put the vampiric on that fiery bow and switch out that grip for a fortitude one unless you aren't getting hit much, then get a 20% and use it since money doesn't appear to be much of a problem for you.

Then again if you're using a lot of enchantments on yourself one of enchanting wouldn't hurt much either.

Itbegins · Jun 29, 2005, 08:23 AM // 08:23

use fiery half mmon low req rocks and put a fortitude grip on that sucker

wonderworm · Jun 29, 2005, 08:25 AM // 08:25

I would say : keep them both and get some other max damage bows with different bowstrings as well.
As a ranger you have time to think about what weapon to use before you engage in the fight, so you can switch between between weapons. It won't take you too long to figure out what damage type or upgrade is most effective against a certain type of monster. Even in pvp it might make a difference.
I would get some elemental damage bows and one bow with physical damage and some nice upgrade like armor penetration or lengthen crippling/bleed/poison (whatever you use).

MrWho · Jun 29, 2005, 08:27 AM // 08:27

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Originally Posted by Itbegins

use fiery half mmon low req rocks and put a fortitude grip on that sucker

If you have 12 marksmanship and your bow has 12 or less it doesn't affect your damage at all. I've tested this A LOT. 14-27 Bow with 12 Req and 14-27 Bow with 8 Req do the same damage. Really the only reason a low marks bow should sell easier is for secondary rangers.

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Jun 29, 2005, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#1
Xanthicus Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: X Syndicate Profession: R/Mo	Which of these bows is better for In Game Use? Ok I have both of these bows, I wanna sell one and use the other, which one would be better for my Ranger/Monk to use? Also I have a Vampiric Bow String 5:1 should I use it on one of these? Last edited by Xanthicus; Jun 29, 2005 at 01:39 AM // 01:39..

Jun 29, 2005, 01:33 AM // 01:33	#2
zim3031 Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York,NY Guild: {TEG} Profession: E/Me	I say the fiery halfmoon, the marksmanship will be better than armor 90% imo.

Jun 29, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06	#3
OverlordTyrael Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: #amplitudestudios Guild: Xen of Onslaught [XoO] Profession: W/Mo	yes the fiery is better, whether or not you use the vamp string is entirely up to you. seeing as they arent perfect bows im not sure if i would waste a perfect vamp string... i would sell the string but thats just my opinion. Both very good bows though

Jun 29, 2005, 02:10 AM // 02:10	#4
Spike Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: In front of my PC Guild: Kai Profession: E/Mo	I'd actually go with the armour +7 one my self as you only have a 17% chance of the +1 marksmen and that does'nt do much anyway. I would also sell the 5:1 vamp bow string. You can get a firey bow string to add to the half moon if you want.

Jun 29, 2005, 02:12 AM // 02:12	#5
Lasher Dragon Draconic Rage Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Alphahive Profession: R/A	I have a 5:1 vamp halfmoon, and while it is fun on the rare occasions I am fighting a large number of enemies that are close together AND I have barrage, I honestly rarely use the thing.

Jun 29, 2005, 05:52 AM // 05:52	#6
Xanthicus Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: X Syndicate Profession: R/Mo	Okay now I'm a bit confused, I've been comparing the two bows shown above with my old one shown here and my Storm bow does a lot more dmg...is that right? I thought the Moon bows above would be better cause the Storm isnt even max dmg...

Jun 29, 2005, 07:46 AM // 07:46	#7
MCS Banned Join Date: May 2005	You're fighting things with more elemental armor than physical, or it's a fluke. As for the bows not being perfect the 2% literally makes no damage difference 90% of the time. The vampiric isn't for healing it's for the 5 extra damage that ignores armor entirely. I'd say put the vampiric on that fiery bow and switch out that grip for a fortitude one unless you aren't getting hit much, then get a 20% and use it since money doesn't appear to be much of a problem for you. Then again if you're using a lot of enchantments on yourself one of enchanting wouldn't hurt much either.

Jun 29, 2005, 08:23 AM // 08:23	#8
Itbegins Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A Van Down by the River Guild: Best Rapper Ever[DMX] Profession: Mo/E	use fiery half mmon low req rocks and put a fortitude grip on that sucker

Jun 29, 2005, 08:25 AM // 08:25	#9
wonderworm Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	I would say : keep them both and get some other max damage bows with different bowstrings as well. As a ranger you have time to think about what weapon to use before you engage in the fight, so you can switch between between weapons. It won't take you too long to figure out what damage type or upgrade is most effective against a certain type of monster. Even in pvp it might make a difference. I would get some elemental damage bows and one bow with physical damage and some nice upgrade like armor penetration or lengthen crippling/bleed/poison (whatever you use).