Archer Bows?

Jovialjuggler · Mon, 12th Nov '01, 5:15pm

Hi,
First time playing an archer and I don't know what kind of bows to use for him! I.E. What kind is the best? The only other time I've used bows is for my thieves an assasins and those were only short bows :/

So can anyone help me out here?

StressedE · Mon, 12th Nov '01, 5:37pm

There are a lot of good short bows and long bows in the game. if you want a bow which doesn't need ammo choose short, else I'd take longbow because it has more power. There are also some good crosbows, it doesn't really matter which you pick

Jovialjuggler · Mon, 12th Nov '01, 7:58pm

I think it'd be fun to try out crossbows for once, As I've really never used them before except on Keldorn. And that was only for like the begining..
Lol, Thanks for the advice!!

Mr Writer · Mon, 12th Nov '01, 9:16pm

A list of Crossbows in the game.
Obviously a spoiler.
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<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI>Necaradonn's x-bow (Light +3)THACO +3 Damage +3 reward from the silver dragon.
<LI>Light x-bow of affliction +4. THACO +4 Damage +4 Strength -2 Beholder Dunngeon in the underdark.
<LI>The Guide, Heavy x-bow of Accuracy. THACO +5, Damage +2, Beholder Cult (Unseeing EYE)
<LI>Heavy x-bow of searing +1, THACO +1, Damage +3, +2 Fire damage, Adventurer's Mart
<LI>Giant Hair x-bow +3, THACO +3, Damage +5, Needs 15 or more strength to use. Adventurer's Mart[/list]

Jovialjuggler · Mon, 12th Nov '01, 9:20pm

Lol, thanks for the info

Headbanger · Wed, 14th Nov '01, 11:48am

As you could see there are many great Crossbow's in the game. But don't be mislead by this. The difference is that with a Long Bow you can have 2 times as much attack per round. Crossbows are good but slow, and Long Bows are faster and the arrows are better. So I would advice you to go for Long Bows.

You can find these Long Bows in the game:

Elven Court Bow: Thaco +4
Heartseeker: Thaco +4, Damage +2, once a day a increase the to hit to +7 for 9 seconds.
Mana Bow: Thaco +4, +20 procent magical resistance
Strong Arm: Thaco +3, Damage +3, requires 19 Str.

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Mon, 12th Nov '01, 5:15pm	#1
Jovialjuggler Gems: 1/31 Latest gem: Turquoise Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 10 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 457 Level: 7 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 71.43% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	Hi, First time playing an archer and I don't know what kind of bows to use for him! I.E. What kind is the best? The only other time I've used bows is for my thieves an assasins and those were only short bows :/ So can anyone help me out here?

Mon, 12th Nov '01, 5:37pm	#2
StressedE Gems: 15/31 Latest gem: Waterstar Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 773 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 2,086 Level: 15 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 13.27% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	There are a lot of good short bows and long bows in the game. if you want a bow which doesn't need ammo choose short, else I'd take longbow because it has more power. There are also some good crosbows, it doesn't really matter which you pick

Mon, 12th Nov '01, 7:58pm	#3
Jovialjuggler Gems: 1/31 Latest gem: Turquoise Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 10 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 457 Level: 7 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 71.43% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	I think it'd be fun to try out crossbows for once, As I've really never used them before except on Keldorn. And that was only for like the begining.. Lol, Thanks for the advice!!

Mon, 12th Nov '01, 9:16pm	#4
Mr Writer Gems: 8/31 Latest gem: Skydrop Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Politiburo Posts: 288 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 1,106 Level: 11 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 43.5% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	A list of Crossbows in the game. Obviously a spoiler. . . . . . . . <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI>Necaradonn's x-bow (Light +3)THACO +3 Damage +3 reward from the silver dragon. <LI>Light x-bow of affliction +4. THACO +4 Damage +4 Strength -2 Beholder Dunngeon in the underdark. <LI>The Guide, Heavy x-bow of Accuracy. THACO +5, Damage +2, Beholder Cult (Unseeing EYE) <LI>Heavy x-bow of searing +1, THACO +1, Damage +3, +2 Fire damage, Adventurer's Mart <LI>Giant Hair x-bow +3, THACO +3, Damage +5, Needs 15 or more strength to use. Adventurer's Mart[/list]

Mon, 12th Nov '01, 9:20pm	#5
Jovialjuggler Gems: 1/31 Latest gem: Turquoise Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 10 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 457 Level: 7 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 71.43% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	Lol, thanks for the info

Wed, 14th Nov '01, 11:48am	#6
Headbanger Gems: 29/31 Latest gem: Glittering Beljuril Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,233 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 7,252 Level: 26 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 1.02% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	As you could see there are many great Crossbow's in the game. But don't be mislead by this. The difference is that with a Long Bow you can have 2 times as much attack per round. Crossbows are good but slow, and Long Bows are faster and the arrows are better. So I would advice you to go for Long Bows. You can find these Long Bows in the game: Elven Court Bow: Thaco +4 Heartseeker: Thaco +4, Damage +2, once a day a increase the to hit to +7 for 9 seconds. Mana Bow: Thaco +4, +20 procent magical resistance Strong Arm: Thaco +3, Damage +3, requires 19 Str.