Curse

_Nihilist_ · Apr 23, 2009, 09:36 PM // 21:36

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Originally Posted by Grammar

Oh, and like Tyrael, I always carry a Stormbow in my forth weapon slot regardless of build, because I like to look cool while standing/running around outside of battle. And we all know that looking cool is all that really matters in PvE anyway.

How did you know that I normally have a Storm Bow in my F4 slot? Time to change my password for GWClient again, lol...

Joker · Apr 23, 2009, 10:27 PM // 22:27

try a fiery bowstring and [mark of rodgort]

Azn Fool · Apr 24, 2009, 01:50 AM // 01:50

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Originally Posted by Joker

try a fiery bowstring and [mark of rodgort]

I would try any elemental bowstring with corresponding and synergizing skills if applicable, but I think I left out how I do not exactly want to use elemental damage weapon mods. Thanks for the effort though; I may try out that skill sometime.

_Nihilist_ · Apr 24, 2009, 07:03 AM // 07:03

[Kindle Arrows] is your friend. You can still use a Zealous or Vamp string and get it to trigger as Fire damage for the purpose of either [Conjure Flame] or [Mark of Rodgort] while gaining either the +1e/+5hp per hit, if that's how you want to do it...

Azn Fool · Apr 24, 2009, 08:48 AM // 08:48

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Originally Posted by Tyrael_Eveningsong

[Kindle Arrows] is your friend. You can still use a Zealous or Vamp string and get it to trigger as Fire damage for the purpose of either [Conjure Flame] or [Mark of Rodgort] while gaining either the +1e/+5hp per hit, if that's how you want to do it...

But then Barrage would screw up any preparations

, so kindle arrows is out for a barrage-y build, right? >.>

Joker · Apr 24, 2009, 10:18 AM // 10:18

so why do you not want to use an elemental bowstring?

on a side note I guess you could use.[conflagration]

wesman · Apr 24, 2009, 06:21 PM // 18:21

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Originally Posted by Azn Fool

But then Barrage would screw up any preparations

, so kindle arrows is out for a barrage-y build, right? >.>

nah [Incendiary Arrows] would work and you could take out [Mark of Rodgort] for better e management since you already would have burning

Joker · Apr 24, 2009, 06:47 PM // 18:47

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Originally Posted by wesman

nah [Incendiary Arrows] would work and you could take out [Mark of Rodgort] for better e management since you already would have burning

That really depends on how many enemies he is fighting. in large groups [barrage] + [mark of rodgort] + fiery bowstring = ownage. Constant burning for 6 enemies at once = 84 dps and if you throw [glyph of lesser energy] on your bar the [mark of rodgort] [conjure flame] combo becomes surprisingly cheap.

_Nihilist_ · Apr 24, 2009, 09:02 PM // 21:02

Good point, Joker, but both [Kindle Arrows] and [Incendiary Arrows] are tied to Wilderness Survival.

Wilderness Survival: 12+1+1
Expertise: 8+1 or 9+1
Marksmanship: 8+1 or 9+1
Fire Magic: 7 or whatever is left over

[Conjure [email protected]][Kindle [email protected]][Ebon Battle Standard of Honor][Incendiary [email protected]][Savage [email protected]][Distracting [email protected]][empty][empty]

Don't like having to split into 4 attributes, but meh... best I could toss out on a few seconds of contemplation...

Azn Fool · Apr 25, 2009, 01:04 AM // 01:04

Ahhh I appreciate all the responses, but the main question was change in build and weapon based around [barrage]...

_Nihilist_ · Apr 25, 2009, 03:38 AM // 03:38

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Originally Posted by Azn Fool

Ahhh I appreciate all the responses, but the main question was change in build and weapon based around [barrage]...

Then go Flatbow with [Favorable Winds] on someone's bar. Range, refire, and flight time all at their best, and it's a Spirit, so unlike [Read the Wind] it won't get removed by [Barrage]. Only downside is that FW affects all arrows within range, including enemy arrows.

Joker · Apr 25, 2009, 04:06 AM // 04:06

never mind. I realized the point you were making.

Azn Fool · Apr 25, 2009, 07:15 AM // 07:15

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Originally Posted by Joker

so why do you not want to use an elemental bowstring?

on a side note I guess you could use.[conflagration]

Just because >.>

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Originally Posted by Tyrael_Eveningsong

Then go Flatbow with [Favorable Winds] on someone's bar. Range, refire, and flight time all at their best, and it's a Spirit, so unlike [Read the Wind] it won't get removed by [Barrage]. Only downside is that FW affects all arrows within range, including enemy arrows.

Ya, I'm currently using favorable winds with barrage and some other miscellaneous skills, but my core question I was hoping to get input on what switching to using a recurve bow, so favorable winds is not necessary, could let me do regarding more pew pew damage. Not looking for an optimal build, more just a comparison of:
flatbow + barrage + favorable winds
vs.
recurve + barrage + conflagration + conjure flame

Joker · Apr 25, 2009, 09:47 AM // 09:47

Depends on the attribute spread of the build and weather or not there is enchantment removal. But assuming you have the points to spend and are in an area without enchantment removal recurve + [barrage] + [conflagration] + [conjure flame] will win.

cataphract · Apr 27, 2009, 01:46 PM // 13:46

Personally I prefer physical damage on my ranger. Two recurve bows - one vamp, one zealous. Sundering longbow. Physical triggers stuff like Barbs and MoP, zealous lets me spam Barrage mindlessly and vamp is mostly for single targets.

While my ranger does have about 15 bows, I tend to use these three most often.