Need help with archers

Archer14 · Mon, 29th Oct '01, 1:22am

I have already finished BG2 once as a paladin but I didn't realy use the ranged weapons much. This time through the game I am probably going to be an archer and I was wondering if anyone had sugestions on what bows or X-bows I should use.

[This message has been edited by Archer14 (edited October 29, 2001).]

Meldethar · Mon, 29th Oct '01, 1:47am

I suggest using a heavy crossbow and bolts +1 only (for a weapon). and no gauntlets of dextarity or archery.

Mon, 29th Oct '01, 1:51am

You should probably stick with one type of ranged weapon - put 5* in either long, short, or cross bow.

Personally I would go with long bow, but it's a matter of opinion.

Long Bows:
Elven Court Bow (found in D'Arnise keep)
Heartseeker bow (Firkraag's dungeon)

Other items to get:
Bracers of Archery - Troll mound in Druid grove, gives +2 to THAC0 on ranged weapons but becomes less useful later as archers have awesome THAC0 anyway. Replace them with...

Bracers of Blinding Strike - Underdark, these cast Improved Haste once per day which will increase your number of attacks to 8 or 9 or so.

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Mon, 29th Oct '01, 1:22am	#1
Archer14 Gems: 8/31 Latest gem: Skydrop Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 250 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 986 Level: 10 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 87.6% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements	I have already finished BG2 once as a paladin but I didn't realy use the ranged weapons much. This time through the game I am probably going to be an archer and I was wondering if anyone had sugestions on what bows or X-bows I should use. [This message has been edited by Archer14 (edited October 29, 2001).]

Mon, 29th Oct '01, 1:47am	#2
Meldethar Gems: 2/31 Latest gem: Fire Agate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Milan,TN,USA Posts: 48 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 593 Level: 8 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 67.32% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements	I suggest using a heavy crossbow and bolts +1 only (for a weapon). and no gauntlets of dextarity or archery.

Mon, 29th Oct '01, 1:51am	#3
Mirkwood Guest Posts: n/a vBActivity - Stats XP: 0 Level: 1 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 0% Daily Activity 0% Weekly Activity 0% Monthly Activity 0%	You should probably stick with one type of ranged weapon - put 5* in either long, short, or cross bow. Personally I would go with long bow, but it's a matter of opinion. Long Bows: Elven Court Bow (found in D'Arnise keep) Heartseeker bow (Firkraag's dungeon) Other items to get: Bracers of Archery - Troll mound in Druid grove, gives +2 to THAC0 on ranged weapons but becomes less useful later as archers have awesome THAC0 anyway. Replace them with... Bracers of Blinding Strike - Underdark, these cast Improved Haste once per day which will increase your number of attacks to 8 or 9 or so.