Arrow question from a WW :)

[lillyofthevally]

<p>Hi all, I have a few arrow questions for you, and being I dont even have a toon that can use a ranged weap....here I am!</p><p>Normally I make titanium field points for everyone in guild. My reasoning is the Hit Bonus on it is the best. Now im working my faction for the panda's to be able to make the spirit-blessed arrows. My WW is only level 24 so all these stats are kinda crap looking to me, but looks like the spirit blessed arrows gets more hit bonus and more crushing.</p><p>SO what im wondering is, what does the hit bonus really do for you guys? Is it something that a ranger looks at when buying arrows, or do you just look for who's undercut to the lowest priced arrow? Does the + to crushing even do anything for you? Would the bodkin or broadheads be a better choice? Are the spirit blessed arrows even worth my work getting faction, are they going to be noticeable diff for heroic running toons, or is it just a big deal for the raiders?</p><p>Thanks in advance to anyone who can give me a run down on this! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p><p>oh one more question! Does the level of the bow make a diff also? Everyone in guild is using the HQ bow right now.</p>

[Nevao]

<p><cite>lillyofthevally wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>SO what im wondering is, what does the hit bonus really do for you guys? <span style="color: #ff0000;">Increases the accuracy of ranged auto attack. </span>Is it something that a ranger looks at when buying arrows, or do you just look for who's undercut to the lowest priced arrow? <span style="color: #ff0000;">Definitely look at it. It has been tested out several times and DPS is higher with a lower damage, higher accuracy arrow than a higher damage, lower accuracy arrow. The hit rate difference is enough that more lower hits wins the day. </span>Does the + to crushing even do anything for you? <span style="color: #ff0000;">It's just the type of damage the arrow does, but all checks are made against the ranged skill, not the arrrow damage type. </span>Would the bodkin or broadheads be a better choice? <span style="color: #ff0000;">No, for reasons mentioned above.</span> Are the spirit blessed arrows even worth my work getting faction, are they going to be noticeable diff for heroic running toons, or is it just a big deal for the raiders? <span style="color: #ff0000;">It's really only a big deal for rangers where the mobs have more avoidance. That and the wood is rare enough that few people are going to want to waste them on heroic zones, but your mileage may vary. I leveled my WW up to 90 just so I could make my own.</span></p><p>Thanks in advance to anyone who can give me a run down on this! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p><p>oh one more question! Does the level of the bow make a diff also? Everyone in guild is using the HQ bow right now. <span style="color: #ff0000;">Yes, if your arrow is more than 20 levels lower than your bow a damage penalty is applied.</span></p></blockquote>

[lillyofthevally]

<p>Nevao!! Thanks you rock! I have the woods from doing crafting instances, just wasnt sure if it was worth it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I'll get cracking on getting my faction done now, so I can share those with the peeps in guild. Thanks again for taking the time to answer!!</p>

[Walford]

<p>Just keep in mind that you have an adventuring life too!  <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  Rangers pay for their damage, and if some are not willing to pay the fair market price, then you shouldn't be <em>too</em> nice to them.</p><p>I never openly offer to make arrows for guildmates . WHen asked I never make them for free unless it is for a class that uses them very little or I am giving them a reward for some participation in the guild.  I will craft them for some people who are senior members and rangers, but I am trying to "push" them in another direction.  I buy probably 95% of my arrows for my own ranger.  I have had a max level woodworker for the past several expansions, and if I can make more money crafting other things, or crafting on other toons, then I would be foolish in the long run to sit and make arrows for myself or my guild.</p><p>Your crafting time is YOUR time, and it always has a cost.</p><p>On the other hand, if Rangers in your guild are upset by paying out more than other classed to DPS, then they can try and change the game...</p><p>My initial feeling about losing makeshift arrows are not very positive, but it's still early.  Doing trivial content or mentoring was pretty painless with those arrows.  I guess we'll see</p><p>CanulGuild Officer <Renegades> AB</p>