i got called a noob at level 5 for using a shortbow. so i fletched a grave creeper longbow. it feels so sluggish but it has an overwhelming range bonus.

 

is there an obvious better choice? i'm 94 range if that matters

Longbow. :thumbup:

 

(Why anyone would use the shortbow...)

longbow because longbows in dungeoneering aren't like longbows in runescape.

 

Dungeoneering longbows have a speed rating of 5

whereas runescape longbows have a speed rating of 4

 

a shortbow on rapid still fires 33% faster than a longbow on rapid in dungeoneering, but the longbow's accuracy lets me wield it through a platebody, and still hit accurately.

i can't be bothered to make ranged armor during the mdidle of dungeon, so my ranged accuracy bonus would typically be low in the first place.

Longbow is better.

Longbow.

 

Unless you have 99 range? :???:

Naw, not even then. Longbow ftw, if it is speed 5.

 

Just make sure to put it on rapid and abuse the extra range.

For the most part longbow, but actually for many of the lower level rooms and the monolith, I find the shortbow to be better.

Longbow.

 

If rapid, shortbows are speed 7 and longbows are speed 6. However, the longbow is MUCH more accurate than the shortbow.

 

If you want an idea, the tier 5 shortbow has less accuracy than the tier 1 longbow.

 

And if you wish to mix styles (which is pretty much a must on later floors), longbow is the better choice because of its huge accuracy.

 

It's no surprise that you're called a noob when shortbow-ing.

Ranging is the most underpowered skill in Dun. It should be avoided except for bosses that really require it. And there, a longbow is much better because of a vastly higher ranged attack bonus.

Are you sure it's THAT underpowered? Speed 6 with such a HUGE accuracy (better than rapiers, in fact) makes up for the low ranged strength.

 

Also, forgotten rangers are the hardest to kill of the 3 forgotten types, imo. I'm FORCED to use protect from ranged, meanwhile I can lolmage the warriors and lolrange the mages.

Are you sure it's THAT underpowered? Speed 6 with such a HUGE accuracy (better than rapiers, in fact) makes up for the low ranged strength.

Could be on F2P, but for members, ranging is a joke in Daemonheim.

thank you all, glad to see i've been using the right weapon all along.

 

and qeltar, i've noticed that range is slightly underpowered but i still manage pretty well. once i find a high leveled smith to make me 125 of the best type of arrow i don't see myself being so weak. infact i often get the MVP title at the end of dungeons. aren't i special?