Hiya all.
I was wondering, since there are so many different varieties of bow classes in Guild War, which is most effective at which situation, etc.
But my main question is,
Which one shoots faster? i means as in, is there a difference in the time to prepare the arrow to shoot? since i think the traveling time of arrows seem almost exact in every bow to me. Thanks in advance!!!
Bow Attacks Which one is faster?
rei
ZennZero
I assume these numbers are still accurate, but I can't verify:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...ies-id1092.php
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...ies-id1092.php
Jackell
Zenn 4 teh win!
Just as a side note, you may not beleive after reading that that the arrow flight times are different, but trust me, that's accurate, they are.
Just as a side note, you may not beleive after reading that that the arrow flight times are different, but trust me, that's accurate, they are.
Lasher Dragon
Having used all of those bows at one time or another, plus the Shadow Bow, I'd say they are pretty accurate. BTW - I hated the Shadow Bow... it is really sloooooooow. My fav is the shortbow so far, but that might be because I made my toon a midget hehe.
Jackell
I dunno, I like composite and recurves. I find them a nice middle ground.
Crolack
Anyone have stats for the pre-order bow?
Jackell
Ithas Bow
Damage: impressive looking till you realize it what the requirments are, and realize there's much better bows with less requirments. (aka Don't remember, just remember it got outdated before I could even use it.)
Damage: impressive looking till you realize it what the requirments are, and realize there's much better bows with less requirments. (aka Don't remember, just remember it got outdated before I could even use it.)
rei
Thanks above for the quick help!
but could anyone answer if this bow is decent? or should i try and find a better one?
icy Flatbow of fortitude
12-22 Cold Damage
20+ Health
but could anyone answer if this bow is decent? or should i try and find a better one?
icy Flatbow of fortitude
12-22 Cold Damage
20+ Health
Lasher Dragon
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by rei
Thanks above for the quick help!
but could anyone answer if this bow is decent? or should i try and find a better one? icy Flatbow of fortitude 12-22 Cold Damage 20+ Health |
Night Daftshadow
that's a pretty good bow. you should customize it to add 20+ damage. right now, i have a long bow at 11-19 damage and 20+ bonus damage. i can get up to a max of 50+ damage when using ranger attack abilities like power shot.
CKaz
Question on that chart via link there, probably be more clear once I get game this wk..
Making sure I have it right, taking the flatbow:
I fire every 2 seconds, and my target will be shot at on the 3rd/5th/7th second, etc
OR I'm waiting for the flight time admiring my shot
and I fire every 3 seconds
firing at my target on the 3rd/6th/9th second, etc
just curious as to looking at it from a DPS standpoint for comparison - thanks
Making sure I have it right, taking the flatbow:
I fire every 2 seconds, and my target will be shot at on the 3rd/5th/7th second, etc
OR I'm waiting for the flight time admiring my shot
and I fire every 3 secondsfiring at my target on the 3rd/6th/9th second, etc
just curious as to looking at it from a DPS standpoint for comparison - thanks
Jackell
It means that the arrow will take one second to reach 100'. You begin setting up for your next shot as soon as your 2 second refire is up. To compare it to a short bow, it would take .5 seconds to reach 50', while the compostie bow reaches 80 in that time.
Gh0sT
Its quite funny, as the flight time is proportionate to the distance...
So comparing a shortbow with a flatbow by flight time isnt really true since it takes the flatbow 1 second to reach 100 feet, but not 1 second to reach the 70 feet of the shortbow
Right ? :P
So comparing a shortbow with a flatbow by flight time isnt really true since it takes the flatbow 1 second to reach 100 feet, but not 1 second to reach the 70 feet of the shortbow
Right ? :P
ZennZero
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Gh0sT
Its quite funny, as the flight time is proportionate to the distance...
So comparing a shortbow with a flatbow by flight time isnt really true since it takes the flatbow 1 second to reach 100 feet, but not 1 second to reach the 70 feet of the shortbow Right ? :P |
Also, it *might* result in a higher incidence of headshots, which is advantageous if you enemy's head armor is weaker/different than the rest.
Gh0sT
MMM could be, though i havent really noticed a higher arc when i got closer (but then again i never paid attention to that :P
I'll see if its true, but i was more pointing out that you shouldnt focus too much on the numbers since like i said they could depend on different situations, just like distance increasing with hight
I'll see if its true, but i was more pointing out that you shouldnt focus too much on the numbers since like i said they could depend on different situations, just like distance increasing with hight
ZennZero
Use a flat, long or Ithas bow if you want to notice the arcing. The Ithas bow in particular has an exceedingly high arc. I agree with you that range vs. flight time isn't that critical for general use. There have been instances when the long range and high arc has been a critical help and other times a hinderance, depending on the situation.
The most important all-around number is firing rate, as that is ultimately going to decide your damage output over time.
The most important all-around number is firing rate, as that is ultimately going to decide your damage output over time.
EvilWizard
One thing I wish they would include on weapons stats is the delay of the weapon. Anyone know if that is going to be implemented in the future because it would be really helpful.
Branskins
Wow I have not seen any composites yet =/ Only, dead, long, and flat bows :P
SereneD
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by ZennZero
The most important all-around number is firing rate, as that is ultimately going to decide your damage output over time.
|
Plus an arrow that flies faster is less likely to be dodged or outright miss because your target is running across your field of view. The Composite, Dead Bow or Recurve all travel at 160 Ft/sec making them the fastest traveling arrow.
If you look at the Feet/sec, there are only 5 variations. Flatbow being the slowest at 100 Ft/sec. Some have identical stats(The Composite, Dead Bow & Recurve) have identical stats. The real question is: Are their trajectories identical?
rei
hi guys i jus dug up a old thread since i didnt feel a need to start a brand new one ;P
what do u guys suggest: Which is the best Bow?
from the evidence of the above content, im seeing that proportionally, the flatbow has the fastest refire rate, distance, and the least flight time (which is good).
does it work proportionally? the flight time and distance?
for example,
the flatbow has range of 100, and flight time of 1 second.
the composite bow has a range of 80 and flight time of 0.5 second.
proportionally speaking, would it be for flatbow,
in 0.5 second, will fly a range of 50?
if so, what do u guys think is the best PvP bow?
i seem to be missing targets less often when shooting with a composite bow.
what do u guys suggest: Which is the best Bow?
from the evidence of the above content, im seeing that proportionally, the flatbow has the fastest refire rate, distance, and the least flight time (which is good).
does it work proportionally? the flight time and distance?
for example,
the flatbow has range of 100, and flight time of 1 second.
the composite bow has a range of 80 and flight time of 0.5 second.
proportionally speaking, would it be for flatbow,
in 0.5 second, will fly a range of 50?
if so, what do u guys think is the best PvP bow?
i seem to be missing targets less often when shooting with a composite bow.