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Silent Elvin Ranger · May 01, 2006, 01:19 AM // 01:19

This is simply to get opinions on what strings and grips go well together.

What Mods are on ur bow and how does it influence ur build?

Ill start off:

I think bow grips of shelter, defence, and warding are better than fortitude. Like why take extra health if it just prolongs your death. Defence grips are good because, well, u wont need extra health if ur taking less damage.

Strings. I hate them all. Except the poison string (cause i like running conditions) or vampiric on few occassions. The new crippling string seems great too. It brings pin downs duration up so that iot isnt a waste of 15 energy.

What is ur opinion?

Valerius · May 01, 2006, 01:32 AM // 01:32

Strings - Vamp, Zealous and Ebon

Grips - Fort and Defense

Silent Elvin Ranger · May 01, 2006, 01:37 AM // 01:37

Why ebon? Doesnt have conjure X. Well then again theres not many ppl who use armor vs earth. but theres still rangers with +elemental armor vs all elements.
I also dont like zealous. It takes down regen but only to replace with 1 energy per hit. U gain more with 3 regen then 1 energy per hit. Unless u use barrage. Which still isnt that great compared to vampiric which can heal u well while do extensive damage with brrage.

K.Ichigo · May 01, 2006, 02:10 AM // 02:10

Considering most bow attacks are 5 or 10 energy. Zealous at 14 Exp = either 25% or 50% decrease in cost. Not to mention it gains energy quickly with a shortbow.

For the best damage possible, it's Vampiric + Marksmanship Grip. Other builds will vary.

Reikai · May 01, 2006, 02:26 AM // 02:26

Depends on bow, what you intend to do etc.

My "Default" bow is a Sundering Compsoitebow of Fortitude

although I do have

Vampiric Shadowbow of Fortitude
Poisonous Longbow of Fortitude
and
Zealous Shortbow of Fortitude