Curse

Shwitz · Jul 21, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47

10 energy, 3 second recharge, same damage as Power Shot... only drawback is the limited range. Since my ranger has 14 expertise, would it be a good idea for me to pack this skill? The range using a shortbow is prohibitive, but the damage output is probably stellar with 14 expertise. Anyone have an opinion?

Rajamic · Jul 21, 2005, 07:44 PM // 19:44

If you want another damage option besides Penetrating Shot, then it's either Power SHot or Point-Blank Shot (personal preference). But Penetrating should be taken before either of them.

Izzy Izumi · Jul 21, 2005, 07:51 PM // 19:51

I vouch for Penetration.

...yes, I said it. The 20% APiercing really helps. LOTS.

Shwitz · Jul 21, 2005, 09:37 PM // 21:37

I all ready use Penetration Shot... I"m well aware of its wonderful damaging capabilities. I was just wondering if anyone had much experience using Point Blank and if it was worth having in a damage build, with the whole short recharge and high damage and all...

Tellani Artini · Jul 21, 2005, 09:53 PM // 21:53

When expertise is higher than marksmanship, I'd take point blank shot over another marksmanship-based attack. At expertise 14, try point blank, punishing, and debilitating over and over, or any other combination of 5-10 energy bow attacks. Toss on a preparation to boost the damage even more.

For one thing, point blank shot is useful for closing in to a range where your arrows are nearly impossible to dodge.

Illusionists · Jul 21, 2005, 10:06 PM // 22:06

Obviously Power Shot and Point Blank Shot are from two different lines. So... just use one what is associated with the higher rank.

Arcador · Jul 23, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07

If you are not ranger you can't have Point blank. It reloads only for 3 secs and IF you use it with Serpents quickenes - you can do deliver a quite punch with only 2 skills. As other said - it is another atribute.