X-bow or Thrower

[Mallets]

I'm making a 1-Hand/Shield (Heavy Bastard) that carries either a X-bow or Throwing Weapons.  But I can't decide which to go with.

I like the idea of throwing weapons.  Throwing Axes seem awesome.  And the Throwing Lance seems amazing.

But I'd think the X-bow would be easier to hit with.  However, I have a Hunting X-bow... and it's not very accurate (I have 70 wpf in X-bow).   And the Arbalest seems like it could just dominate.  Is it really that more accuarate than a Hunting X-bow.? Hunting X-bow has an Accuracy 82, the Arbalest has 89.  Does 7 points of Accuracy make that big a difference?

Any suggestions or helpful info would be much appreciated.

[Herkkutatti666]

Throwing is expensive and underpowered so choose xbow.

[Cup1d]

1 Heavy bastard have big penalty with shields
2 Heavy bastard take two slots, so you cant have hbs+good shield+xbow+bolts

[Ronin]

Xbow doesn't require any skill such as power draw or power throw, only wpf. Xbow also has more range and more ammo. With an xbow you can go for an AGI build. Throwing has more damage in one shot. I guess throwing only excel at being able to deal high damage in a very short time. I guess it depends on if you want to be a ranged class or a half-ranged class. In my opinion, calling throwing as "ranged" is %50 inaccurate; while it's %50 accurate.

And don't use a heavy bastard sword as a one hander. There are plenty of good one handed swords. Why you choose a slow and low damaged weapon which will have no use as 2handed if you won't have 2hand wpf either?

[Mallets]

Well, I see that the HBS has a speed 98, length 105, dmg 36.  The Nordic Champion Sword only has speed 97, length 102, dmg 32.

I guess I'm missing something?  There's penalties for using a HBS 1-handed?  If so, how much is it scaled down?

I was liking the extra length.  And I thought that maybe I'd be able to use the HBS 2-handed for when folk are coming over the walls (on ladders).  Thought maybe the extra reach might help, especially stabbing (as I've observed that most seem to be looking to block an overhead swing when they reach the top of the ladder).

But I'm 100% a noob (just started playing 2 nights ago), so more any will be much appreciated!  And thanks for the info already given!

[Farrok]

Twohanded Weapons in use with shields gets a speed and damage malus of 30%

so choose better a onehanded weapon with shield. only viable use of the bastard swords are when you are a twohander and want a shield to approach range classes and still attacking when there isnt time to put shield back.

[Penguin]

Yes 7 points of accuracy makes a huge difference, not to mention the actual speed of the bolt. With a hunting/light xbow you'll have quite an arc to deal with, some players like that. Also, Throwing shielder or xbow shielders typically do pretty bad, but if you want the most effective, you would go with 2 slots of war darts or axes.

[Mallets]

Since the Arbalest take essentially 3 slots (2 for Arbalest, 1 for bolts), I think I may skip out on the Crossbow.  May just go strictly melee and forget both X-bow & Throwing.

Thanks for the info guys!  Much appreciated!

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