Amazing selection of bows, I am more interested in the PvP selection then otherwise.
ONe question, what is the advantage of a armour -10 bow?
What bows are you using?
romeo_longsword
Zerg
its +15% damage all the time.
Leonof
nice bows man, I want all your golds 
Jenosavel
My bow collection is still under construction, or perhaps refinement is a better word.
Flatbows:Drago's Flat Bow
+15% ^50
Sundering 10/10
Fortitude +30
Drago's Vampiric Flatbow
+15% ^50
Vamp 5:1
Armor +5Shortbows:Boulderbeard's Short Bow
+15% ^50
Lightning Dmg
Health +30
Graygore's Short Bow
+15 ^50
Vamp 5:1
Marks +1 20%
Graygore's Zealous Short Bow
+15% ^50
Zealous
Armor +5
Ascalon Bow of Defense
+15% ^50
Armor +4Longbow:Poisonous Longbow of Defense
+11% ^50
Armor +4Recurve:Composite Bow of Fortitude
+14% ^50
Health +28Hornbow:Sundering Ivory Bow of Marks
+15% ^50
Sundering 10/10
Marks +1 12%Special:Candy Cane Bow
(can't forget that one!)
I've still got some work to do for my bows, but I've got a good start. I'd like to get a Hornbow with a Vamp mod on it, and I'm torn between adding a Vamp mod to the Ivory I've got or getting another Hornbow. Then, of course, I've got to fix the grip on that Ivory I've got. I've also got to figure out where I want to sneak in an Icy bow string (for use with Spinal Shivers builds), if it should go on my Shortbow, my Composite Bow, or if I should fish up another Shortbow to put it on.
I know most people consider their Candy Cane bow to be a trophy item, and I've gotten really ripped into for using mine in PvP before, but it's a wonderful option to allow your touch ranger to still make use of Distracting Shot.
"Stupid ranger! Use a real bow!"
"...why? So it can do starter damage?"
Flatbows:Drago's Flat Bow
+15% ^50
Sundering 10/10
Fortitude +30
Drago's Vampiric Flatbow
+15% ^50
Vamp 5:1
Armor +5Shortbows:Boulderbeard's Short Bow
+15% ^50
Lightning Dmg
Health +30
Graygore's Short Bow
+15 ^50
Vamp 5:1
Marks +1 20%
Graygore's Zealous Short Bow
+15% ^50
Zealous
Armor +5
Ascalon Bow of Defense
+15% ^50
Armor +4Longbow:Poisonous Longbow of Defense
+11% ^50
Armor +4Recurve:Composite Bow of Fortitude
+14% ^50
Health +28Hornbow:Sundering Ivory Bow of Marks
+15% ^50
Sundering 10/10
Marks +1 12%Special:Candy Cane Bow
(can't forget that one!)
I've still got some work to do for my bows, but I've got a good start. I'd like to get a Hornbow with a Vamp mod on it, and I'm torn between adding a Vamp mod to the Ivory I've got or getting another Hornbow. Then, of course, I've got to fix the grip on that Ivory I've got. I've also got to figure out where I want to sneak in an Icy bow string (for use with Spinal Shivers builds), if it should go on my Shortbow, my Composite Bow, or if I should fish up another Shortbow to put it on.
I know most people consider their Candy Cane bow to be a trophy item, and I've gotten really ripped into for using mine in PvP before, but it's a wonderful option to allow your touch ranger to still make use of Distracting Shot.
"Stupid ranger! Use a real bow!"
"...why? So it can do starter damage?"
Rommie25
1. Drago's Flat Bow
2. Zealous Shadow Bow of Defense (14^50, +5 armor)
3. Elwyth's Recurve Bow
4. Kepkhet's Refuge (Trapping)
*Hunting for a 15^50 Storm Bow to replace Elwyth's Recurve Bow.
2. Zealous Shadow Bow of Defense (14^50, +5 armor)
3. Elwyth's Recurve Bow
4. Kepkhet's Refuge (Trapping)
*Hunting for a 15^50 Storm Bow to replace Elwyth's Recurve Bow.
Valerius
O_o another Ranger collector
may i ask what kinda skin ur Hornbow 15>50% req 8 has Forge?
may i ask what kinda skin ur Hornbow 15>50% req 8 has Forge?
XxForgexX
the pvp dragon skin. i could've gotten an Ivory Bow with the same stats and saved ~20k, but i decided to treat myself
Quaker
I mostly use my B/P ranger build these days. My main bow is Drago's Flatbow. I also carry a 10/10 Sundering Short Bow of Fortitude (+15%h^50, health+26) and Drago's Vampiric Flatbow and an Icy Storm Bow (from UW, for show )
I also have, but don't generally equip:
Elswyth's Recurve Bow
an Eternal Bow (clean/white/max to be upgraded when I get a better drop in the Tombs )
Forgerunner
Icy Shadow Bow of Fortitude (max, +14%h^50, hlth+20 - dropped in FoW)
Ebon Longbow of Warding (max, +13%h^50, armor+5(ele))
Candy Cane Bow
Gargash's Recurve Bow
Stinger
Thornbeard's Horned Bow
I had several Ascalon Bows (flatbow type), but I must have salvaged them to make room.
)I also have, but don't generally equip:
Elswyth's Recurve Bow
an Eternal Bow (clean/white/max to be upgraded when I get a better drop in the Tombs
)Forgerunner
Icy Shadow Bow of Fortitude (max, +14%h^50, hlth+20 - dropped in FoW)
Ebon Longbow of Warding (max, +13%h^50, armor+5(ele))
Candy Cane Bow
Gargash's Recurve Bow
Stinger
Thornbeard's Horned Bow
I had several Ascalon Bows (flatbow type), but I must have salvaged them to make room.
The Lich Ranger
I got an ascalon bow, its really good
Anarki
I use Dead Bow, it's the only bow skin that looks nice together with 15k drake scale dyed black.
I switch between icy and fiery mods in PvE.
I switch between icy and fiery mods in PvE.
Macktar Wang
My ranger rotates between 3 bows, mainly.
1. Poisonous Ascalon Bow (collector longbow) of Fortitude (+29) - customized
2. Sundering (10/9) Ascalon Bow (collector shortbow) of Fortitude (+29) - customized
3. Zealous Composite Bow of Fortitude (+29) - 14%^50, req 8
I also have a Vampiric (4/-1) Ascalon (collector shortbow) in my pack and a max Holy Staff for trapper runs. I mainly use #3 though, until I make my own composite bow from the collector.
1. Poisonous Ascalon Bow (collector longbow) of Fortitude (+29) - customized
2. Sundering (10/9) Ascalon Bow (collector shortbow) of Fortitude (+29) - customized
3. Zealous Composite Bow of Fortitude (+29) - 14%^50, req 8
I also have a Vampiric (4/-1) Ascalon (collector shortbow) in my pack and a max Holy Staff for trapper runs. I mainly use #3 though, until I make my own composite bow from the collector.
Age
I use a sundering long bow of fortitude and a fiery recurve bow of fortitude.I don't have all the stats on me.I am looking forward to getting some green ones some time.
front243
Elswyth's Recurve Bow
Fiery Longbow of Fortitude (15>50, 30HP)
Yakslapper (for trapping)
And I am looking for a nice Flatbow which will be modded with Fortitude and Vampiric. (Got the mods already, have been looking for the bow all day
)
Fiery Longbow of Fortitude (15>50, 30HP)
Yakslapper (for trapping)
And I am looking for a nice Flatbow which will be modded with Fortitude and Vampiric. (Got the mods already, have been looking for the bow all day
)
LadyTheif
I have one for FoW skelltons. One vam for PvP and a normal one for everything else
4runner
mine:
Drago's Flat Bow
+15% ^50
Sundering 10/10
Fortitude +30
Drago's Vampiric Flatbow
+15% ^50
Vamp 5:1
Armor +5
Shortbows:
Boulderbeard's Short Bow
+15% ^50
Lightning Dmg
Health +30
Graygore's Short Bow
+15 ^50
Vamp 5:1
Marks +1 20%
Graygore's Zealous Short Bow
+15% ^50
Zealous
Armor +5
Elswyth's Recurve Bow
Zealous eternal bow of Defense
Drago's Flat Bow
+15% ^50
Sundering 10/10
Fortitude +30
Drago's Vampiric Flatbow
+15% ^50
Vamp 5:1
Armor +5
Shortbows:
Boulderbeard's Short Bow
+15% ^50
Lightning Dmg
Health +30
Graygore's Short Bow
+15 ^50
Vamp 5:1
Marks +1 20%
Graygore's Zealous Short Bow
+15% ^50
Zealous
Armor +5
Elswyth's Recurve Bow
Zealous eternal bow of Defense
front243
Quote:
Originally Posted by romeo_longsword
Did you guys all found your powerful bows as they are, or did you find string and things to upgrade them?
If so, where do they drop? I buy the strings and grips and upgrade them myself.
As for dropping I don't know, Griffons used to be pretty good
If so, where do they drop? I buy the strings and grips and upgrade them myself.
As for dropping I don't know, Griffons used to be pretty good
fiery
Dragos Bow and Elswlthes(SP) bow.
front243
Ok, just made this nice one from a bow bought in this forum:
Mustache Mayhem
^^ that's the bomb.. nice bow front
destroyhumanity
im using a eternal bow (req 13) 15-28 damage +16% damge health above 50% armour peneration 10% (change 9%) and health +28 (im a trapper)
Valerius
Quote:
Originally Posted by destroyhumanity
im using a eternal bow (req 13) 15-28 damage +16% damge health above 50% armour peneration 10% (change 9%) and health +28 (im a trapper)
(1) 16>50% doesn't exist... either that was a typo or u have a 16<50%(2) Sundering sux... change ur string
(3) Trappers should wield staffs... and if using Oath Shot {E} have a bow to switch to
Manda Panda
1. Poisonous Eternal Bow of Fortitude
This is my all-purpose bow. I mostly use it for interrupt builds, but basically for any build where I don't have room for RtW or FW. I can't stand watching the arc on even a longbow. I actually prefer the dead bow skin, but I was sick of looking at the collector's bow skin and this was available.
2. Vampiric Shadow Bow of Fortitude
I use this one for barrage teams in tombs
3. Vampiric Flatbow of Fortitude
This one I use along with Favorable Winds and/or RtW to get good single target damage, along with damage increasing attack skills. I mostly use this bow in Random arenas.
4. My axe and shield for when I solo as R/W
5. Candy Cane Bow for when I go with a BM build
6. Willcrusher for trapping because that is one kickass looking staff.
This is my all-purpose bow. I mostly use it for interrupt builds, but basically for any build where I don't have room for RtW or FW. I can't stand watching the arc on even a longbow. I actually prefer the dead bow skin, but I was sick of looking at the collector's bow skin and this was available.
2. Vampiric Shadow Bow of Fortitude
I use this one for barrage teams in tombs
3. Vampiric Flatbow of Fortitude
This one I use along with Favorable Winds and/or RtW to get good single target damage, along with damage increasing attack skills. I mostly use this bow in Random arenas.
4. My axe and shield for when I solo as R/W
5. Candy Cane Bow for when I go with a BM build
6. Willcrusher for trapping because that is one kickass looking staff.
wcheng80
My favorite bow to use is the Shocking Stormbow of Fortitude. It gives me a +21 health boost, plus it turns my attacks into lightning attacks. Combine that with barrage/apply poison, you'll get a deadly and annoying ranger.
Boomeye
I'm wielding a Gargash's Recurve Bow.
I'm wielding a Sundering Storm Bow of Fortitude.
Gargash Recurve Bow is good, +30 health, and I usually use bows with energy gained per hit, and its max with only 9 req, rare and is worth around 10k. Plus, I farmed it free, lol. So I like it very much and its my MAIN bow.
SSBoF is nice, Mine is + 29 Health though but still very good, and its sundering 10/10 =) Luv it very much but i dun used it often. =X This bow was used MORE often before I farmed the GRB.
I'm wielding a Sundering Storm Bow of Fortitude.
Gargash Recurve Bow is good, +30 health, and I usually use bows with energy gained per hit, and its max with only 9 req, rare and is worth around 10k. Plus, I farmed it free, lol. So I like it very much and its my MAIN bow.
SSBoF is nice, Mine is + 29 Health though but still very good, and its sundering 10/10 =) Luv it very much but i dun used it often. =X This bow was used MORE often before I farmed the GRB.
silentblade
i use
1 vampric shadow bow of fort (barrage)
2 sundering shadow of fort(spiker)
3 gargash recurve (looks)
4 poisen shadow of marks (poisen build)
1 vampric shadow bow of fort (barrage)
2 sundering shadow of fort(spiker)
3 gargash recurve (looks)
4 poisen shadow of marks (poisen build)
Nachtigal
"Drago's Vampiric Flatbow
+15% ^50
Vamp 5:1
Armor +5"
Drago's is while in stance not ^50
I wish it was ^50, then it'd be perfect.
I use:
Dragon's Vampiric Flat Bow.
A Zealous Flatbow of Enchanting +14% while in a stance +15% enchant.
Firey Flatbow of Enchanting +15% when enchanted 19% longer enchant. I use it to farm ice imps.
Currently working on making a vampiric bow that's ^50% for when I'm not using a stance.
+15% ^50
Vamp 5:1
Armor +5"
Drago's is while in stance not ^50
I wish it was ^50, then it'd be perfect.
I use:
Dragon's Vampiric Flat Bow.
A Zealous Flatbow of Enchanting +14% while in a stance +15% enchant.
Firey Flatbow of Enchanting +15% when enchanted 19% longer enchant. I use it to farm ice imps.
Currently working on making a vampiric bow that's ^50% for when I'm not using a stance.
Mister Muhkuh
Sundering Horn Bow of Fortitude (req 8)
+15<50%
if that < would be like that > it would be worth hell^^
its gold and mursaat style...
i like it like that
elyswyths recurve bow
(for hard situations with barrage or double shot)
zealous ascalon bow of defense
(if i need nrg)
+15<50%
if that < would be like that > it would be worth hell^^
its gold and mursaat style...
i like it like that
elyswyths recurve bow
(for hard situations with barrage or double shot)
zealous ascalon bow of defense
(if i need nrg)
Luchaire
I use:
-- Vampiric Short Bow of Defense, 15-28, req 8, +15%>50, 5:1 life steal, +5 armor
-- Zealous Short Bow of Defense, 15-28, req 8, +13% always, -5 energy, +5 armor
-- Shocking Ivory Bow of Shelter, 15-28, req 7, +14%>50, +7 armor vs. physical
-- Poisonous Storm Bow of Defense, 15-28, req 8, +14%>50, +5 armor
I carry about 6 other bows, but those are the ones in weapon slots at the moment.
-- Vampiric Short Bow of Defense, 15-28, req 8, +15%>50, 5:1 life steal, +5 armor
-- Zealous Short Bow of Defense, 15-28, req 8, +13% always, -5 energy, +5 armor
-- Shocking Ivory Bow of Shelter, 15-28, req 7, +14%>50, +7 armor vs. physical
-- Poisonous Storm Bow of Defense, 15-28, req 8, +14%>50, +5 armor
I carry about 6 other bows, but those are the ones in weapon slots at the moment.
Iskrah
Well, i really enjoy the damage-dealing potential of the Ranger, even for PvP, so i thought out my set like that...
1. Sundering Storm Bow of Fortitude (perfect)
Of course the skin matters as it is my do-nothing bow, but as it's a longbow, it's also the best for pulling in PvE. So it's good for fashion sense, and first work... I'm thinking about putting an elemental mod tho, as i hate sundering (as everyone should)... But hey i bought it like that.
2. Graygore's Short Bow
Get it straight. This bow outdamages every single one in the game. Max dmg, 15^50, Vampiric+5 mod (=5 dmg), the extra +1 in marksmanship (20%), and the best firing rate... Customize it and as 90% of fights are from close range (just take a look at the fights of the best guilds, long range is situational), you are a surprising damage dealer. Of course an adequate build must be used.
3. Graygore's Zealot Short Bow.
A switch for when in need of mana. Still a great damage dealer as you miss out on about 6 dmgs/hit compared to the other one.
4. Elswyth's Recurve Bow.
Recurve is best for interrupting. That one is 5/-1, +30, so...
I know the best guilds use Composite bows... But they don't see the Ranger as the Damage Dealer. Myself i believe in a heavy-offense teambuild with a Barrager supporting the 2 Warriors (looking at matches, you see so many situations where barrage could tire out the other team...).
1. Sundering Storm Bow of Fortitude (perfect)
Of course the skin matters as it is my do-nothing bow, but as it's a longbow, it's also the best for pulling in PvE. So it's good for fashion sense, and first work... I'm thinking about putting an elemental mod tho, as i hate sundering (as everyone should)... But hey i bought it like that.
2. Graygore's Short Bow
Get it straight. This bow outdamages every single one in the game. Max dmg, 15^50, Vampiric+5 mod (=5 dmg), the extra +1 in marksmanship (20%), and the best firing rate... Customize it and as 90% of fights are from close range (just take a look at the fights of the best guilds, long range is situational), you are a surprising damage dealer. Of course an adequate build must be used.
3. Graygore's Zealot Short Bow.
A switch for when in need of mana. Still a great damage dealer as you miss out on about 6 dmgs/hit compared to the other one.
4. Elswyth's Recurve Bow.
Recurve is best for interrupting. That one is 5/-1, +30, so...
I know the best guilds use Composite bows... But they don't see the Ranger as the Damage Dealer. Myself i believe in a heavy-offense teambuild with a Barrager supporting the 2 Warriors (looking at matches, you see so many situations where barrage could tire out the other team...).
ixg
- forgerunner, nice longbow
- elswyth's recurve bow, i use this in tombs mostly, and often in fights
- thornbeard's horned bow, don't use this one that much
- i gotta get a short bow, then i'm happy.
- elswyth's recurve bow, i use this in tombs mostly, and often in fights
- thornbeard's horned bow, don't use this one that much
- i gotta get a short bow, then i'm happy.
gordohand
i use a:::
Elwyths long bow for poision and all purpose stuff
Vap shortbow of shelter for close range and get health back with barrage
Zealous composite bow of enchanting for energy gain with barrage
Sundering hornbow of marksmanship for spikeing
All are max 15^50 gold req8
Elwyths long bow for poision and all purpose stuff
Vap shortbow of shelter for close range and get health back with barrage
Zealous composite bow of enchanting for energy gain with barrage
Sundering hornbow of marksmanship for spikeing
All are max 15^50 gold req8
Faer
So many people using the green bows... Hmph.
I use the following two bows...
Code:
Shocking Half Moon of Fortitude
Lightning Dmg: 14-26 (req. 7 Marksmanship)
Damage +15% (while hexed)
Health +29
I use the following two bows...
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Poisonous Storm Bow of Defense Piercing Dmg: 15-28 (req. 8 Marksmaship) Damage +11% (while health is above 50%) Lengthens Posion duration on foes by 33% Armor +4 This baby is the newest addition to my collection. I just got it the night before last out of the Underworld; at that time, it was a simple 11^50 bow. I added a Posionous Bow String to it, and just for good measure the Armor +4 mod that I happened to have clogging up a slot in my inventory. I fully intend to replace that grip as soon as I find a good one... The Posion mod is quite useful, seeing as how most of my Ranger builds involve poisoning the living hell out of my foes. It's really useful for a wee level 15 Ranger who is trying to solo the Desert... Got a few levels with my current build, I may post it if I get bored later.
Anyhoo. Maybe they aren't the best uberleet bows in the game, but they sure do get the job done
Phoenix Arrows
10/10 Sundering Ascalon Bow of Defense +5 Armor (15^50) (longbow type, Crystal Desert collector)
Drago's Flatbow, 10/10 15^50 +30 HP (green flatbow, Drago Stoneherder drop)
Graygore's Zealous Short Bow Zealous 15^50 +5 Armor (I think) (green shortbow, Graygore Boulderbeard drop)
Planning to get Elwyth's Longbow Lengthens Poison 15^50, +30 HP (green longbow, The Darknessess drop)
Drago's Flatbow, 10/10 15^50 +30 HP (green flatbow, Drago Stoneherder drop)
Graygore's Zealous Short Bow Zealous 15^50 +5 Armor (I think) (green shortbow, Graygore Boulderbeard drop)
Planning to get Elwyth's Longbow Lengthens Poison 15^50, +30 HP (green longbow, The Darknessess drop)
remmeh
using Drago's Flatbow as my pulling bow.
Elswyth's Recurve as my spiking bow. (awesome that they put this in game!)
Zealous Composite as my barrage bow...
and... i have the 13-25 -2 in stance bow with a poison mod for soloing FoW
Elswyth's Recurve as my spiking bow. (awesome that they put this in game!)
Zealous Composite as my barrage bow...
and... i have the 13-25 -2 in stance bow with a poison mod for soloing FoW
wsmcasey
Ascalon bow from desert collector (recurve)
req9
15%^50
any added mods I desire.
Cheap bow, gets the job done.
req9
15%^50
any added mods I desire.
Cheap bow, gets the job done.
Batou of Nine
1) Sundering Shadow Bow of Marksmanship (15^50, 10/10AP, 10AP inherent, +1 Marks/20%) << PvP. For all possibly chances of highest spike dmg possible!
2) Zealous Longbow of Defense (15^50, 1/-1, +5 AL) << PvE, For Tombs runs as Barrage/Pet build. PvP, when in need of energy.
3) Poisoner's Halfmoon of Defense (15^50, +33% Poison length, +5 AL) << PvP & PvE, Simply to lengthen poison duration when spreading...
4) Shocking Hornbow of Fortitude (14^50, Lightning Dmg, +30 hp) << PvP & PvE, to attack any high defense vs physical target, warriors, etc etc...
Just gotta get my fourth bow a 15^50 to make a perfect collection eh? almost!
enjoy!
2) Zealous Longbow of Defense (15^50, 1/-1, +5 AL) << PvE, For Tombs runs as Barrage/Pet build. PvP, when in need of energy.
3) Poisoner's Halfmoon of Defense (15^50, +33% Poison length, +5 AL) << PvP & PvE, Simply to lengthen poison duration when spreading...
4) Shocking Hornbow of Fortitude (14^50, Lightning Dmg, +30 hp) << PvP & PvE, to attack any high defense vs physical target, warriors, etc etc...
Just gotta get my fourth bow a 15^50 to make a perfect collection eh? almost!
enjoy!
SnoopJeDi
PvE:
Normally Stinger, I have Gargash's Recurve, but use it rarely
Candycane bow if I'm trapping
PvP:
Set of four collector's ascalon bows (short) with ele strings and defense/shelter mods. Allows me to match conjures, go around armor protection (ok, still need a vamp string for the 5th bow. gimme a break), and avoid ruining things like ice prison.
Considering one or two ascalon longbows, or maybe going away from collector's and getting a nice recurve.
Normally Stinger, I have Gargash's Recurve, but use it rarely
Candycane bow if I'm trapping
PvP:
Set of four collector's ascalon bows (short) with ele strings and defense/shelter mods. Allows me to match conjures, go around armor protection (ok, still need a vamp string for the 5th bow. gimme a break), and avoid ruining things like ice prison.
Considering one or two ascalon longbows, or maybe going away from collector's and getting a nice recurve.
lifesux006
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stranger The Ranger
Mursaat Hornbows look great ^^
Dude did u farm that bow?? is so where? and if not..how much it costs? looks like a good bow, help me out man im a black druid 15k ranger but my bow suxs :'( ingame name is Arrows And A Bow [what ev idc my name SUCKS lol]
Dude did u farm that bow?? is so where? and if not..how much it costs? looks like a good bow, help me out man im a black druid 15k ranger but my bow suxs :'( ingame name is Arrows And A Bow [what ev idc my name SUCKS lol]
XBC
Zealous Ascalon of +5 Defense
Vampiric Ascalon of +21 Fortitude
Gargash's Recurve Bow
Nothing fancy, but i.m.o. the only realy good looking bow is Shadow.
Oh yeah, is there a way to tell which ascalon bow is which(i.e. which one is long, short)? I always seem to forget :/.
Vampiric Ascalon of +21 Fortitude
Gargash's Recurve Bow
Nothing fancy, but i.m.o. the only realy good looking bow is Shadow.
Oh yeah, is there a way to tell which ascalon bow is which(i.e. which one is long, short)? I always seem to forget :/.
Valerius
Quote:
Originally Posted by lifesux006
Quote:
Oh yeah, is there a way to tell which ascalon bow is which(i.e. which one is long, short)? I always seem to forget :/.
you could test them... or you could check out this site and find the collector your wanting to buy the Ascalon Bow off of... http://216.86.149.248/wiki/Collectors