X-Bow Vs. Bow in a battle of the Crits...

Jikanu · 03-23-2009, 12:45 AM

Ok, so obviously the crossbow pwns the bow in pure crit rate... but does the bow's attack speed even it out at all? i mean, yes, the x bow has a higher CHANCE of hitting a crit, but doesnt the bow get more chances? i havent done the math, but is it a plausible idea?

xLucKy · 03-23-2009, 01:43 AM

Oooo.. good point, I really want to know 'cuz I'm an archer too.

**Ivramire** · 03-23-2009, 04:49 AM

Take into account that the weapon doesn't affect skill-use. Using skills with X-bow does more damage with more chance to crit. without delay.

Jikanu · 03-23-2009, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by lvramire

Take into account that the weapon doesn't affect skill-use. Using skills with X-bow does more damage with more chance to crit. without delay.

yes, X-Bows win while soloing and kiting, but what about when you're DDing a boss? you have no need to repeatedly cast natures mist or multi shot as fillers then.

**Ivramire** · 03-23-2009, 02:57 PM

I don't know how much time you spend killing bosses, but I think it'd have to be a significant amount to offset X-bow in most situations.

While I personally tried to use bow, I had to switch-up to X-bow for functionality. I found it had an edge in most situations (grinding, PvP, kiting, GWs etc.) and only pulled out the bow for a change of pace. All personal opinion of course, but that's my two

Senyx The Soulless one · 03-23-2009, 03:26 PM

Attack speed hardly counts as an "Edge" when you could crit tons more. Besides, The speed on the bow is pretty minimal based on the xbow speed.