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cRPG => General Discussion => Topic started by: LordBerenger on June 09, 2012, 08:57:54 pm

Title: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: LordBerenger on June 09, 2012, 08:57:54 pm
What i'm wondering is which ranged weapon is best for long distances? I'd say it stands between Longbow and Arbalest so therefore i'm wondering which one of those is the best one for long range shooting?
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Miwiw on June 09, 2012, 09:00:08 pm
I had some nice shots with the Long Bow. Slow draw, taking some time to aim but the range is very nice. Sure I could do range shots with the Rus Bow as well but afaik the arrows always dropped a bit eariler.

Not sure about the arbalest but as it is a sniping weapon (when loomed) it really has a nice range and depending on your pc and your zoom (and what you see in far range) it should be a good weapon for longer shots.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: LordBerenger on June 09, 2012, 09:02:02 pm
Well if we pair it at +0 loom against eachother and not +3.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Adamar on June 09, 2012, 09:12:18 pm
If you want the longbow to be good then you'll need to wear the least armor possible, so I vote other bow. I can't speak for the arbalest.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Miley on June 09, 2012, 09:12:24 pm
Arbalest, for sure. It's a crossbow, therefore its accuracy doesn't go away like a bows as you hold it drawn/aimed. The Long Bow takes a long time to draw, and you also don't have a very long time to aim at something compared to other bows because of it's draw time and required Power Draw.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: WITCHCRAFT on June 09, 2012, 10:09:58 pm
Doesn't your Power Draw level have an effect on the arc of your arrows? Like if you had a Long Bow an PD:6 the exact same shot would have a different trajectory than if you had PD:10?

The easiest would be the arbalest in my opinion. You can take your time to aim without losing accuracy, and your bolt will go much farther than any thrown weapon.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Miley on June 09, 2012, 10:13:26 pm
Doesn't your Power Draw level have an effect on the arc of your arrows? Like if you had a Long Bow an PD:6 the exact same shot would have a different trajectory than if you had PD:10?

Yep; it makes arrows shoot faster, therefore letting you shoot further.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Artyem on June 09, 2012, 10:22:15 pm
Throwing is the best ranged, why? Simply because it's entertaining even if you fail to kill anyone.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Banok on June 09, 2012, 11:03:05 pm
i'm thinking longbow, crossbow bolts dont travel as far or straight. but I haven't played a high level archer for years.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Arrowblood on June 09, 2012, 11:14:05 pm
Mw longbow, 170+ wpf and mw bodkin arrows.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: LordBerenger on June 09, 2012, 11:18:25 pm
Mw longbow, 170+ wpf and mw bodkin arrows.

Didn't i sell you that 1? Or did i buy 1? I forgot derp.

But that build is a lvl 30+ one i bet. And MW looms. I'd personally say between a +0 Longbow and Arba i'll go Arba.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Arrowblood on June 09, 2012, 11:21:53 pm
yes i would choose arbalest too if i have to  choose between +0s.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Penguin on June 10, 2012, 12:36:38 am
People ignore the Heavy Crossbows capabilities because they don't take the time to actually use it, but in my opinion it is way more accurate than the arbalest because of the slight arc you get. Headshots with arbalests are ridiculously difficult compared to the heavy xbow because of the flat trajectory. For super long distances, perhaps the arba is better, but it's just inferior to the heavy xbow from long to short distances.
Title: Re: Which ranged weapon got the best ''range''?
Post by: Juhanius on June 10, 2012, 12:58:49 am
Arbalest. PD 6 needed longbow fucks wpf too much to be accurate. :mad: