Class Archer (What Bow is better and what Gear to wear)

Serima - Harshlands
Serima - Harshlands Posts: 3 Arc User
edited November 2010 in Archer
Hello everyone my name is whitebunnie and I would like to ask you guys some questions about the Archers. For this class which weapon is better for this class?
1) Bow
2) Crossbow
3) Singshot (Which I think is useless)

Also I would like to say which type of gear is better? Right now my stats are +1 Str and +4 in Dex every time I level her up. The gear right now what I am using is Light Gear but do you think Heavy Gear is better or no?

Please reply and Thank You for your response b:victory
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  • Typhyse - Sanctuary
    Typhyse - Sanctuary Posts: 3,469 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Serima - Harshlands wrote: »
    3) Singshot (Which I think is useless)
    I've seen some pretty OP'd archers with a slingshot.

    Someone who actually plays an archer (mine is only lvl 10b:surrender) please correct me if I am wrong, but it depends on your playing style.
    If you want to hit many times, but do less damage each hit, go with a longbow.
    If you prefer to hit much slower, yet to insane damage with each hit, use a slingshot.
    If you want a balance between the two, chose a crossbow.

    I also do believe that each has a different range.
    Serima - Harshlands wrote: »
    Also I would like to say which type of gear is better? Right now my stats are +1 Str and +4 in Dex every time I level her up. The gear right now what I am using is Light Gear but do you think Heavy Gear is better or no?
    Light Armor. End of discussion.
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  • fulgida
    fulgida Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Slingshots are the fastest archer weapon, and are your highest dps with normal attacks and your weakest weapon with skills. They also let you get a bit closer to your enemy without switching to half damage on your ranged attacks, which can sometimes give them a minor edge in barrage. They also have the least range between minimum and maximum attack, so deliver consistent damage, but tend to not be quite so good for bypassing charms.

    Crossbows are your slowest archer weapon, and are your highest dps with skills (like AoEs) and your weakest weapon with normal attacks. Crossbows also require the most range between you and your opponent, for your ranged attacks. They have the highest damage range, between minimum and maximum attack, so sometimes you get lucky with them and bypass a charm (on a relatively weak enemy).

    Bows are in between the two, and can also be used by non-archers (which matters for people with high dexterity alts).

    But the difference between the best and the worst tends to be relatively minor -- maybe on the order of 10% dps on a highly refined weapon in a typical attack situation (but lack of refinement will exaggerate the damage differences). (10% can be the difference between success, and failure, of course, but only sometimes.)

    There are a few other differences also, but this should give you a rough idea?
  • Aesthor - Heavens Tear
    Aesthor - Heavens Tear Posts: 3,845 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Typhyse - Sanctuary wrote: »
    If you want to hit many times, but do less damage each hit, go with a longbow.
    If you prefer to hit much slower, yet to insane damage with each hit, use a slingshot.
    If you want a balance between the two, chose a crossbow.

    I also do believe that each has a different range.


    Lolwhat?
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  • Typhyse - Sanctuary
    Typhyse - Sanctuary Posts: 3,469 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Aesthor - Heavens Tear wrote: »
    Lolwhat?

    -facepalm-
    Fail...

    -slinks away, back to my own class's section-
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  • Innamorata - Harshlands
    Innamorata - Harshlands Posts: 129 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Uhm, if you can stick with getting gold weapons since level 42. They're not expensive up to level 85 and you can sell them back after. The first you should get is the Sinister Shooter slingshot.

    Bow: Lowest minimum Highest maximum damage
    XBoW: Mid damage
    Slingshow: Highest minimum Lowest maximum damage
  • MrSnipe - Raging Tide
    MrSnipe - Raging Tide Posts: 59 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Slingshots:

    Short range, Medium attack speed, Medium-Medium damage

    Bows:

    Medium range, Slow attack speed, Low-High damage

    Crossbows:

    Long range, Slower attack speed, Lower-Higher damage

    Note: Crossbows, Slingshots, and Bows have the same base maximum range. They differ in effective minimum range (damage is halved when too close)

    copied from PWpedia :3
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  • Teppeii - Dreamweaver
    Teppeii - Dreamweaver Posts: 1,206 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    It really depends on what lvl you are, as their are specific weapons that are good at different points of the game. Such as Trial Crossbow at lvl 20 and Wind and the Clouds around your 70's.

    And please, never use heavy armor. Ever.
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  • Serima - Harshlands
    Serima - Harshlands Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    OK well right now I am just a level 7 lol and I am using Light Gear so I guess its better then b:pleased The weapon I am using is a bow so idk which weapon to use when I get her to high lvls I mean I want to deal with a lot damage and I told you guys I use 1+ Str and +4 DEX every time I level her up. Should I just stick to the Slingshots then b:question
  • MrSnipe - Raging Tide
    MrSnipe - Raging Tide Posts: 59 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    1-20 you should wear the bows you get from quests 20-32/35 you should wear the crossbow from FB19 soon it dosnt really matter what weapon you have you can also search after some good weapons in auction house :L
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  • Serima - Harshlands
    Serima - Harshlands Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    OK well thank you guys for the help, at lvl 21 and higher might use CrossBows and Bows b:victory
  • ImReallyWhyt - Heavens Tear
    ImReallyWhyt - Heavens Tear Posts: 113 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    you can live off good 3 star armors,bows,slingshots and crossbows and legendary ones as well.

    Took me 2 years to roll an archer..maybe i did it out of boredom i dunno but the class has impressed me alot..wish i would have rolled one when i first started instead of a wiz..no offense to wizzes.
  • Docpetiot - Sanctuary
    Docpetiot - Sanctuary Posts: 29 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    as it as already said, bows are more average in regards of min range and damage, and xbows got the best max damage, but are slower.

    About singshot, it's not usable by archer, but should be implemented for bard with the next extension...b:laugh
  • Innamorata - Harshlands
    Innamorata - Harshlands Posts: 129 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    It really doesn't matter much until very high levels..
  • frostmoth
    frostmoth Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    1-20: bows from quests
    20-30: Trial Crossbow
    30-42: Trial Crossbow b:chuckle or any weapons from auction house
    42-58: Sinister Shooter
    58-69: 3-star Jade Slingshot
    or
    61-69: Solarslayer
    69-80: Wind and the Clouds b:victory (and maybe Thundercrack to use with skills)
  • NiaJade - Harshlands
    NiaJade - Harshlands Posts: 303 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Serima - Harshlands wrote: »
    Hello everyone my name is whitebunnie and I would like to ask you guys some questions about the Archers. For this class which weapon is better for this class?
    1) Bow
    2) Crossbow
    3) Singshot (Which I think is useless)

    Also I would like to say which type of gear is better? Right now my stats are +1 Str and +4 in Dex every time I level her up. The gear right now what I am using is Light Gear but do you think Heavy Gear is better or no?

    Please reply and Thank You for your response     b:victory

    Slingshot good for PVP but I prefer the bow.. Never much liked the cross bow.
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  • Outlaw_Arch - Heavens Tear
    Outlaw_Arch - Heavens Tear Posts: 406 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    with slingshots' high attack rate you can make the most out of your crit rate. the more shots you fire, the faster the crit hits roll in:P

    crossbows have spike damage and slower attack rate.


    bows are in between the two and my personal fav:P
  • madmansmysterydog
    madmansmysterydog Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Pretty fail I must say.

    Slingshot is the best weapon we have in the middle.

    If you have money, you start using one at lvl 42. And start to power lvl from here.
    Sinister Shooter !!

    When your at 60, you use a crossbow. (TT Crossbow) Swiftwind Crossbow <-

    When you at lvl 69 you have 3 options.
    Bow = "Unicorn" = fail but cheap
    Crossbow = "Thundercrack" = Decent, more for Player Vs Player
    Slingshot = "Wind and Clouds" = Best option, does the most damage over time. Its really easy to get, and doesnt cost a fortune. You can also use this weapon until lvl 88.

    Don't let looks fool you,

    After WnC slingshot, the next weapons you will get all depend on how rich are you and what style of play you do. And if your not a complete fail archer, you will have a range weapon and fists around lvl 90.

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