Powershot Vs Point Blankshot - Guild Wars Forums

corax5 · Apr 22, 2005, 09:41 PM // 21:41

After testing both skills in the last beta, Powershot and Point Blankshot, I found that the only difference between the skills was that Powershot seemed to recharge faster, wouldn't it have been better if Point Blankshot did more damage than Powershot as it has only half the range. I may be missing some aspect of this, if so please correct me if I am.

Weezer_Blue · Apr 22, 2005, 09:59 PM // 21:59

Both suck. Use Hunter's shot instead.

Raumoheru · Apr 22, 2005, 10:09 PM // 22:09

well for starting out as long as you dont need the energy for other things they are usefull for that extra kick.

as for which is better i think point blank shot has half the range so power shot is a little better.

Freyas · Apr 22, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20

They're also under different attributes- if you're pumping your expertise, but not taking marksmanship up all the way(maybe investing in wilderness or a different attribute instead), point blank shot can be a good damage-dealer. Since Marksmanship really has most of the damaging attacks, you'll be somewhat limited in bow damage without high marksmanship, but if you're wanting to specialize in something else, but want something to boost your attack damage without investing points in marksmanship(besides what you need for your bow), point blank shot can work.

Rhys · Apr 22, 2005, 11:02 PM // 23:02

Clearly, point blank shot is superior in close range due to the sole fact that power shot has double the recharge. This means that ideally, you can pull off two point blank shots in a period of six seconds against one powershot.

Of course, if you are the type of ranger to stay back from enemies, then power shot would be a better option.

davisz · Apr 23, 2005, 02:09 AM // 02:09

I didn't use Point Black Shot at all in the BWE because i was going for the whole 'ranged DPS deal' being R/E and just nuking like hell out of everyone.

worthless · Apr 23, 2005, 02:16 AM // 02:16

continuing on what freyas said, just use the one in the attribute like youre using, or if youre doing both attributes see which one you find better. If you find that using point blank shot annoys you because it keeps making you run towards your foe then use power. If you find power takes too long to recharge, use point blank.

Apr 22, 2005, 09:41 PM // 21:41	#1
corax5 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ye olde England.	Powershot Vs Point Blankshot After testing both skills in the last beta, Powershot and Point Blankshot, I found that the only difference between the skills was that Powershot seemed to recharge faster, wouldn't it have been better if Point Blankshot did more damage than Powershot as it has only half the range. I may be missing some aspect of this, if so please correct me if I am.

Apr 22, 2005, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#2
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	Both suck. Use Hunter's shot instead. __________________

Apr 22, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#4
Freyas Champion of the Absurd Join Date: Jan 2005 Guild: Spirits of War Profession: Mo/W	They're also under different attributes- if you're pumping your expertise, but not taking marksmanship up all the way(maybe investing in wilderness or a different attribute instead), point blank shot can be a good damage-dealer. Since Marksmanship really has most of the damaging attacks, you'll be somewhat limited in bow damage without high marksmanship, but if you're wanting to specialize in something else, but want something to boost your attack damage without investing points in marksmanship(besides what you need for your bow), point blank shot can work. __________________ Freyas- Spirits of War ~The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity

Apr 22, 2005, 10:09 PM // 22:09	#3
Raumoheru Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	well for starting out as long as you dont need the energy for other things they are usefull for that extra kick. as for which is better i think point blank shot has half the range so power shot is a little better.

Apr 22, 2005, 11:02 PM // 23:02	#5
Rhys Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA Profession: D/W	Clearly, point blank shot is superior in close range due to the sole fact that power shot has double the recharge. This means that ideally, you can pull off two point blank shots in a period of six seconds against one powershot. Of course, if you are the type of ranger to stay back from enemies, then power shot would be a better option.

Apr 23, 2005, 02:09 AM // 02:09	#6
davisz Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia	I didn't use Point Black Shot at all in the BWE because i was going for the whole 'ranged DPS deal' being R/E and just nuking like hell out of everyone.

Apr 23, 2005, 02:16 AM // 02:16	#7
worthless Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TX	continuing on what freyas said, just use the one in the attribute like youre using, or if youre doing both attributes see which one you find better. If you find that using point blank shot annoys you because it keeps making you run towards your foe then use power. If you find power takes too long to recharge, use point blank.