Ranged weapons?

[Theladorn]

<p>Ok, so can anyone give me some examples of decent non-bow ranged weapons?  It seems like the focus in this game is entirely on bows for ranged damage, while slightly discouraging the use of other type of "missile" weapons.</p><p>I'm not necessarily talking T7 raid bows either.  All throughout the tiers, the emphasis is on bows.  I'm really trying to be steadfast in my usage of non-bow ranged weapons; especially on the characters which don't fit with a bow.  For example, I only use shuriken on my Monk, only hammers on my Bruiser, and only knives on my Swashie.  I know I am hurting myself DPS wise, and that is partly the source of my plea.</p><p>In addition to all this, I am going to reiterate the desire for crossbows.  I did a forum search and could only find one thread specifically asking for crossbows which was dated this year, so consider this my vote for crossbows in EQ2.  I know I am not alone in this.  I can think of no better ranged weapon for a tank class.  The high damage, high delay which I imagine a crossbow would have would be perfect for ranged pulls.  Plus, just imagine a badass SK weilding an evil horned crossbow or something <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/908627bbe5e9f6a080977db8c365caff.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />.</p><p>I do realize that everyone likes bows. They are easy to design and can fit a broad range of playstyles, but I just desire a little more variety (spice of life yadda yadda...).  I guess I'll wait and see what RoK brings, but I'm not holding my breath.</p>

[Belaythien]

I tried to get a decent throwing weapon, when 10% DPS adornments were only available to those. However the only useful ones I found in T7 were the bag from Unrest, player crafted or the reward of a later Claymore quest in the Ascent of the Awakened.

[Sinful One]

theres a fabled throwing weapon from Tarinax in deathtoll as well, he also drops a bow <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> so hes pretty even, i believe its because most people dont use a bow except rangers except for pulls so they dont really put many other range items in game *shrug*

[Pik'ee]

<cite>Theladorn wrote:</cite><blockquote>For example, I only use shuriken on my Monk, only hammers on my Bruiser, and only knives on my Swashie.  I know I am hurting myself DPS wise, and that is partly the source of my plea.    </blockquote>Considering brawlers cannot use bows, and swashies I believe have one or 2 combat arts that use throwing weapons rather than a bow - assuming they're like brigands in that respect, I'm slightly unsure here - you are not limiting your dps in any way really. None of the 3 classes you mention are ranged fighters, so I fail to see your point.Leveling-wise, the tiers go so quickly it hardly even matters what you use, min-maxing is only really of benefit to raiders and presumably PvPers of all tiers, which you don't mention so I'm assuming you're not a PvPer.And if you are using your ranged weapons a lot of those 3 characters, instead of just initially for pulling maybe and for the one or 2 combat arts that use them, then it's not the weapons that are limiting your dps..

[Theladorn]

<cite>Choons@Splitpaw wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Theladorn wrote:</cite><blockquote>For example, I only use shuriken on my Monk, only hammers on my Bruiser, and only knives on my Swashie.  I know I am hurting myself DPS wise, and that is partly the source of my plea.    </blockquote>Considering brawlers cannot use bows, and swashies I believe have one or 2 combat arts that use throwing weapons rather than a bow - assuming they're like brigands in that respect, I'm slightly unsure here - you are not limiting your dps in any way really. None of the 3 classes you mention are ranged fighters, so I fail to see your point.Leveling-wise, the tiers go so quickly it hardly even matters what you use, min-maxing is only really of benefit to raiders and presumably PvPers of all tiers, which you don't mention so I'm assuming you're not a PvPer.And if you are using your ranged weapons a lot of those 3 characters, instead of just initially for pulling maybe and for the one or 2 combat arts that use them, then it's not the weapons that are limiting your dps..</blockquote><p>Thanks for your perspective Choons.  I feel better knowing that I'm not gimping my characters as much as I had initially assumed.  To be honest, none of the above listed toons is very high level (T4-ish).  And you are correct that none of them are specifically designed for ranged combat.  I just kind of feel disappointed when grouping/questing and I see that "uber" bow drop, and I can't really use it unless I change my playstyle (at least as far as the swashie is concerned).</p><p>No, I'm not on PvP, and Min-Maxing has never really been my top priority.  Just the same, I like to feel like I do everything I can within reason to be the best I can at my class.  My dps otherwise on those guys is actually pretty decent, I just always want more <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />.</p><p>Thanks for the input everyone.</p>

[Ranja]

<cite>Theladorn wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Choons@Splitpaw wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Theladorn wrote:</cite><blockquote>For example, I only use shuriken on my Monk, only hammers on my Bruiser, and only knives on my Swashie.  I know I am hurting myself DPS wise, and that is partly the source of my plea.    </blockquote>Considering brawlers cannot use bows, and swashies I believe have one or 2 combat arts that use throwing weapons rather than a bow - assuming they're like brigands in that respect, I'm slightly unsure here - you are not limiting your dps in any way really. None of the 3 classes you mention are ranged fighters, so I fail to see your point.Leveling-wise, the tiers go so quickly it hardly even matters what you use, min-maxing is only really of benefit to raiders and presumably PvPers of all tiers, which you don't mention so I'm assuming you're not a PvPer.And if you are using your ranged weapons a lot of those 3 characters, instead of just initially for pulling maybe and for the one or 2 combat arts that use them, then it's not the weapons that are limiting your dps..</blockquote><p>Thanks for your perspective Choons.  I feel better knowing that I'm not gimping my characters as much as I had initially assumed.  To be honest, none of the above listed toons is very high level (T4-ish).  And you are correct that none of them are specifically designed for ranged combat.  I just kind of feel disappointed when grouping/questing and I see that "uber" bow drop, and I can't really use it unless I change my playstyle (at least as far as the swashie is concerned).</p><p>No, I'm not on PvP, and Min-Maxing has never really been my top priority.  Just the same, I like to feel like I do everything I can within reason to be the best I can at my class.  My dps otherwise on those guys is actually pretty decent, I just always want more <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />.</p><p>Thanks for the input everyone.</p></blockquote>Sounds like you want to play a Ranger <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />