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The milk shake · Jun 22, 2006, 07:44 AM // 07:44

Im just curious what type of bows are most popular, besides greens in all

Gonzo · Jun 22, 2006, 07:47 AM // 07:47

Are we talking skins or type's?

For skins: Mursaat, Storm, Zodiac, Celestial

For type, well I'm a big recurve fan for allround bowing (new word!).

fb2000 · Jun 22, 2006, 08:45 AM // 08:45

i was thinking these days
Are deadbows still sought after? as far as i remember they used to be rare and kinda expensive before

never seen one in ages

AndrewAtHome · Jun 22, 2006, 10:05 AM // 10:05

Another recurve fan here (along with other skins using recurve stats), but I always carry a longbow no matter what char I'm using during PvE for luring.

Tingi · Jun 22, 2006, 10:16 AM // 10:16

wat types of bows are there? Long, Short, Hornbow and Recurve?

RTSFirebat · Jun 22, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tan Blademaster

wat types of bows are there? Long, Short, Hornbow and Recurve?

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...ies-id1092.php

That is a guild to them, for example a Storm Bow is nothing more but a fancy skinned Longbow, they have the same stats and speed.

My fav Bow is my primary ingame bow for PvE and PvP. My Gold Half Moon Bow.

Farmer · Jun 22, 2006, 10:35 AM // 10:35

For PvE, Flatbow is the best to use. It has the fastest fire rate and longest range. However, because of in PvE, monterst just stand there and rarely move, the accuracy isn't important and can be improved by read the wind/FW.

For PvP, Recurve Bow is the best to use. Accuracy is the key, and all other stats are average but good enough to use.

Well, others bows are used too. People use all kinds of bows anyway.

Divinus Stella · Jun 22, 2006, 10:37 AM // 10:37

All bows have different uses, most people dont understand that, infact most rangers dont even know theres a difference between bow types and choose bows by skin.

For PvE i like the longbow for range and low arc, for interrupts i take recurve or horn depending on the prep im using, even something like a flatbow for choking gas.
I always use a recurve for anything oathshot related.

The only bow type which ive never cared for is shortbow, may aswel be classed as a melee weapon the range is so poor.

Hakira · Jun 22, 2006, 11:18 AM // 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divinus Stella

All bows have different uses, most people dont understand that, infact most rangers dont even know theres a difference between bow types and choose bows by skin.

For PvE i like the longbow for range and low arc, for interrupts i take recurve or horn depending on the prep im using, even something like a flatbow for choking gas.
I always use a recurve for anything oathshot related.

The only bow type which ive never cared for is shortbow, may aswel be classed as a melee weapon the range is so poor.

good to see someone that uses more than 2 bows, just because they look better. For pve AND pvp i swap between flat, long and recurve bows; i have a halfmoon laying around that i don't really use but it's good for choking gas builds. Never cared at all for hornbows or composite bows, too slow and not enough range to warrant it - shortbows suck pretty bad too.

Cador · Jun 22, 2006, 11:30 AM // 11:30

MY ranger has 3 bows and one staff(for traps)

Poisonous Shadow Bow of Warding

Sundering Storm Bow of Enchanting

Silent Longbow of Fortitude,

Flints Fleshcleaver(staff)

My favorite skinned is the shadow bow, my favorite one to use is the shadow bow also, although i do use the long bow a lot for interrupts

Gonzo · Jun 22, 2006, 11:42 AM // 11:42

I carry a Hornbow, Flatbow, Recurve bow and shortbow

Hornbow for the Armour penetrating.
Flatbow for pulling or to avoid obstruction (range is the same as a longbow and this one has better stats then any longbow I've found)
Recurve bow for general use (interupting mainly)
Shortbow when all else failed and the enemy has mistaken me for a tank.

Alleji · Jun 22, 2006, 11:54 AM // 11:54

For ranger spike, hornbow (plus longbow situationally) - damage is the key and 10% AP is extra damage. For PvP in general, recurve bow because of accuracy. You don't want to miss your oath and crip shots.

For PvE, I also prefer a recurve, but a longbow is useful for pulling. I don't have a flatbow because I don't like those and don't have a shortbow yet, but might get one eventually. My ranger is only a couple weeks old and I'm planning to buy some more stuff.

For skins, I have an amber longbow, a shadow bow (horn) and an eternal bow (recurve). I wanted a mursaat hornbow, but a perfect one is expensive as hell. So I'll probably keep my shadow bow for PvP and pick up a 13>50, or some other cheap mursaat horn for pve.

baz777 · Jun 22, 2006, 12:06 PM // 12:06

I carry:

Storm bow (non-vamp)
Short bow (vamp)
Shadow bow (vamp)
Ironwing green bow

demon dantes · Jun 22, 2006, 12:14 PM // 12:14

I like the fleshy horn bow or a nice half moon

Big_Iron · Jun 22, 2006, 12:19 PM // 12:19

My favorite bow in my inventory is my Gold Fiery Eternal Bow of Fortitude. But I've got Green Longs, Recurves and Shorts as well. One each for all my needs...vampiric, poison, sundering, etc.

-Loki- · Jun 22, 2006, 12:21 PM // 12:21

My favorite bow model is still the old Shortbow model.

MaD BaRoN HahA · Jun 22, 2006, 12:21 PM // 12:21

Stormbow - Zealous (HoH runs)
Gargash recurve - general use usually running barrage
Vampiric Shortbow of Fortitude - +15 dmg
Poisinous Plaugeborn Hornbow - when doing poison based solobuilds mainly

Mr_T_bot · Jun 22, 2006, 12:29 PM // 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Loki-

My favorite bow model is still the old Shortbow model.

Isn't that a bit blander than the old half-moon?

wsmcasey · Jun 22, 2006, 02:20 PM // 14:20

Lately I've been using my Storm Bow for PvE and Alliance Battles, and swap to Eternal bow or Plagueborn Horn bow if necessary.

my favorite prophecies skins.
Storm Bow
Mursaat
Dragon Skin horn
Eternal

my favorite prophecies skins.
celestial
ironwing

Vincaro · Jun 22, 2006, 02:25 PM // 14:25

I've always liked the flat bow. The range of the long bow, the refire rate of the shortbow. Only downfall is the long flight time, but if you're a barrager using Fav Winds that doesn't matter much.

I like my Drago's, especially now that it's been upgraded... that bow is huge!