Arambul Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I personally love to use XBows for the accuracy. I hit Black Dragons with amazing accuracy compared to other rangers with the same or higher ranged level. When I get a Black Dragon, everyone is amazed that I'm hitting 20 with mith bolts and I'm only 79 ranged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aresgodowar Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'm not really that impressed, I'm 72 range with rune c bow and my max is only 9, I'm not praying and I'm using bronze bolts. well the solution is kinda obvious... Americans love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle. George S. Patton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numer0_un0 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yea lol. I'm not very good at getting black drags (although killing them is easy, being first to attack them is not...), so I own blues. I can get 24 spaces of loot in like 15 minutes. And I only use like 15 bolts max on the blues... :D crossbows!!!! They own!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aresgodowar Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 and also my max with steel arrows at 73 range is like 9.. Americans love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle. George S. Patton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'd really love to test out the effectiveness of bolts of lower levels compared to their arrow counterparts, however it really would be a waste of time for me since I'm 99 range. Although I have found that using addy and rune bolts against higher lvl monsters is easily the most powerful and effective way of ranging in the game, so I don't see why lower leveled bolts should not be the same. Anyway, if you use the accumulator to pick up arrows for you addy bolts really aren't that expensive. About 400 each, and 4/5 are picked up for you, which works out to like 80gp per shot; barely more expensive than crystal bow. Comparing these to the crystal bow, they hit FAR higher (I hit high 20's with crystal, and I've maxed at 37 with addy bolts (potted + pray, no special effect.) And now cross bows are the same speed as the crystal bow. Maybe I'll go grab the pearl (e) [iron] bolts I have in my bank to compare them to iron arrows, but from what I've seen I have little doubt they're better for training. As for people who can afford it, absolutely spend on the higher level bolts! They OWN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoolj Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 A bit of a side question, but how (apart from smithing) do you lay your hands on Mith+ bolts? In the item database they only state that ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬Åcan be made by fletchingÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâà Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Wyverns drop em lol. There is really no super effective way to get bolts other than smithing or buying, since they are dropped in low amounts (less than 20) by high lvl monsters. Some that drop rune bolts are kbd, dag kings, wyverns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I didn't read through all 8 pages, has anyone with 99 range test the rune xbow with onyx tipped bolts for max hit yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotsol Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I didn't read through all 8 pages, has anyone with 99 range test the rune xbow with onyx tipped bolts for max hit yet? not that i have seen RSN: 1 day late | Private chat: On | 60 ATTACK | 81 STRENGTH | 72 HITPOINTS | | 80 MAGIC | 13 PRAYER | 1 DEFENSE | 65 COMBAT | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpx Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I didn't read through all 8 pages, has anyone with 99 range test the rune xbow with onyx tipped bolts for max hit yet? 30k an onyx bolt who is going to test them?(unless you want to buy 30 onyx bolts from me). normal max hit with rune is 38, dragon bolt special cat hit up to 60+. First to 99 Farming on 27. September, 2005.First to 3766 Port Score on 20. March, 2014.First to 4664 Port Score on 2. March, 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAncient Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I tested training range with rune xbow, rune kite, and steel untipped bolts. I received 25K/hour xp. I use up 300 bolts per hour using the accumulator, costing me 18K/hour gp. Normally I get 35K/hour xp with Iron knives. They cost somewhere around the 35K/hour mark. I think iron is still better. Ever wanted to find street prices of RS items? Check out the SPOLI Index Nex Drops: Pernix Cowl, Pernix Chaps, Torva Helm, Torva Platebody, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Mask, Torva Legs, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Body, Torva Platelegs, Torva Platelegs, Virtus Robe Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I tested training range with rune xbow, rune kite, and steel untipped bolts. I received 25K/hour xp. I use up 300 bolts per hour using the accumulator, costing me 18K/hour gp. Normally I get 35K/hour xp with Iron knives. They cost somewhere around the 35K/hour mark. I think iron is still better.Interesting. I have no doubt though that you were training on something with low defence So perhaps the crossbows greatest strengths are their accuracy and ability to hit through defence better than knives (which have terrible accuracy) The higher end bolts also might be just more effective in general. EDIT: Haha, couldn't have said it better myself Utopianflame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utopianflame Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I tested training range with rune xbow, rune kite, and steel untipped bolts. I received 25K/hour xp. I use up 300 bolts per hour using the accumulator, costing me 18K/hour gp. Normally I get 35K/hour xp with Iron knives. They cost somewhere around the 35K/hour mark. I think iron is still better. For power ranging on things with low defense then yes iron knives are much better(but worse than chinchompas), but if you want to kill something with alot of defense then these crossbows truly shine, diamond tipped addy bolts rip through dragons faster than maxed melee with a whip or dragon halberd (nearly twice as fast in that case). there are no stupid questions just way too many inquisitive idiots balance is scary to people who like things easy for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I hit a 23 on KBD with Mith Bolts using Range Pot and Prayer at 73 Range! :shock: 99 Hits, Attack, Strength, Defence, Mage, Summoning, Slayer, Ranged, 96/99 Prayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaanniiellh Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 hmm...at 76 range, i hit a 18 with pearl tipped iron bolts (e) against both fire giants and blue dragons, (that is with the special). ~Ddaanniiellh : 1437 : 173Lowest Combat to 1,000 Total in F2P (23 Combat)Check me out on YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Friend and I (both 99 rangers) got 22 kills on the kbd in a trip 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetrak Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Onyx bolts aren't really anything powerful... I only had about 30 shots worth, but max I've had with them at 99 range, potted to 112, and praying, was 38. Of course, it's very possible you can hit higher, as I said I only did 30 shots. That 38 max hit is even with the special triggered (it triggered about once every 5-6 shots), and the max healing I've received is 8. Overall, I much prefer dragonstone bolts. Or, even better, d arrows with dark bow special. I know at least when I'm going to hit hard lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erk02 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I tested training range with rune xbow, rune kite, and steel untipped bolts. I received 25K/hour xp. I use up 300 bolts per hour using the accumulator, costing me 18K/hour gp. Normally I get 35K/hour xp with Iron knives. They cost somewhere around the 35K/hour mark. I think iron is still better.There's your problem. And yes, iron knives still are faster. I do English to Japanese and Japanese to English translation for free! Just keep it under 5 sentences, and PM me to use my fluency in Japanese to your advantage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashi Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I still haven't seen an absolute max with the new crossbows. (That is to say, 99 Range +range potion+onyx tipped rune bolts+prayer) I imagine a 99 Ranger could hit 40+ with all the conditions just right. My greatest ambition is to kill every member of the human race.However I am a realist and therefore know that I probably wont be able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzoliub Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 anyone observed what is the ratio at which bolts are fired/lost ? like for arrows 5/1 + anyone tryed mith bolts on metal dragons ? are they hitting often enough or you need diamond tipped to hit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrune007 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 anyone observed what is the ratio at which bolts are fired/lost ? like for arrows 5/1 + anyone tryed mith bolts on metal dragons ? are they hitting often enough or you need diamond tipped to hit? mE!.. and i pwned them its like the rate of a lvl 109 meleer killing speed thats how fast with 99 ranged potted Hey Nicrune007 , Whats Your Username? 99 Ranged on 2/6/07 99 Hit Points on 9/5/08 99 Defense on 26/4/08 99 Attack on 14/2/09 99 Strength on 25/2/09 99 Slayer on 13/9/09\:D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryuuka Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 A bit of a side question, but how (apart from smithing) do you lay your hands on Mith+ bolts? In the item database they only state that ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬Åcan be made by fletchingÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâà Played since February 200113th to 30 huntingfiremaking cape achieved 6th August 2008_-_-_-_Quest cape achieved 19th August 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrun Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 At 95 range (85 potted), I hit 24s with mithril enchanted bolts. I never hit that high with crystal bow and I get bolts free from drops (Chaos Druids) when I train herblore. I have a shield equipped so never get hit hard by dragons anymore. Need to find someone with Karils top and bottom for 300k now. No more payin 180k for me. The crystal bow is gonna get a lot of dust in my bank now. Now I can train fletching, crafting and range at the same time: mining gems (Karamja gloves 3), cutting gems/tips, fletching/smithy (if I dont have bolts), mage (enchanting them). My advice is just get tons of Emerald bolts (e) and Pearl bolts (e) and go after that dragon visage. Barrows Drops: Guthan's platelegs and War Spear, Dharok's plate body and Great Axe, Verac's Flail, Verac's Helm x 2, Ahrim's top, Dharok's plate legs Dragon Drops: Medium Helm x 4, Shield Left Half, plate legs x 2, skirt x 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worecx Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 At 95 range (85 potted), I hit 24s with mithril enchanted bolts. I never hit that high with crystal bow and I get bolts free from drops (Chaos Druids) when I train herblore. I have a shield equipped so never get hit hard by dragons anymore. Need to find someone with Karils top and bottom for 300k now. No more payin 180k for me. The crystal bow is gonna get a lot of dust in my bank now. Now I can train fletching, crafting and range at the same time: mining gems (Karamja gloves 3), cutting gems/tips, fletching/smithy (if I dont have bolts), mage (enchanting them). My advice is just get tons of Emerald bolts (e) and Pearl bolts (e) and go after that dragon visage. Hi, can you give me a tip on fast pearl tip bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighs Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 My advice is just get tons of Emerald bolts (e) and Pearl bolts (e) and go after that dragon visage. Which one is better? Emerald bolts hit harder and do a lot of poison damage (especially considering how long it takes to kill a metal dragon, even with such a good weapon), but pearl bolts have a special that does a lot of damage. There's really no reason to use both, is there? I guess that you could switch to pearl after poisoning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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