FTP Combat Tactics.

[Lacoste]

Hey I was wondering what are the best options to fight in in safe pvp, more specifically, what weapon to use against someone in d-hide, rune chain, what weapon style, and do the dungeoneering weapons have a difference, mainly the bows in this case as I already have the rapier and long sword, and 2h.

 

Any other advice would be great as well.

[Zaaps1]

I'm pretty sure crush on the Gravite 2H is the way to go and would out DPS any other weapon against any given armor unless your range/mage levels were significantly higher than your melees.

 

Maybe if your opponent went all-out on crush defense (chainmail, etc.) at which point the standard r scim wrecks them anyway.

[PaoZ]

Hey I was wondering what are the best options to fight in in safe pvp, more specifically, what weapon to use against someone in d-hide, rune chain, what weapon style, and do the dungeoneering weapons have a difference, mainly the bows in this case as I already have the rapier and long sword, and 2h.

 

Any other advice would be great as well.

 

the weapon to use against someone in d'hide:Rune longsword,use chop style.

the weapon to use against someone in rune chain:Rune longsword, use stab

[Lacoste]

Thanks, I know that when someone is using chain I should switch to rapier on stab yes? Does anyone have any info on the whether the longbow sight is better then the gravite bow? Generally I just want to know the dungeoneering things i can get to improve my dps.

[BeNiceOk]

Thanks, I know that when someone is using chain I should switch to rapier on stab yes? Does anyone have any info on the whether the longbow sight is better then the gravite bow? Generally I just want to know the dungeoneering things i can get to improve my dps.

 

When I do Clan Wars, I usually bring a both the Gravite Short bow and Maple Longsighted-bow with me. *Most* times the gravite short is better, simply because its speed 7 on rapid (Opposed to Sighted bow which is speed 5 on rapid). The faster hits typically mean more DPS since you have more chances to hit, considering the damage per hit is the same regardless of bow type. Now there are lots of exceptions to this.

 

I have 99 ranged, so my attacks are going to be accurate due to the fact the best someone can wear is rune armor. Since most F2P players tend to be lower level (around 60-100), *most* times you don't need the super accuracy of the sighted bow. In full tank gear (Full rune + Rune chain) and G-shortbow equipped, I can get +42 Ranged bonus. Swap a ranged top when your not getting hit, and you can boost to +57 Ranged. Just for reference, Full D'hide + rune helm + Maple shortbow is +54 ranged bonus. So with a gravite shortbow you are already +3 ranged bonus over the maximum with maple shortbow.

 

Now once you start fighting higher leveled opponents (or opponents with higher defense than your ranged level), sighted longbow because much more useful due to the fact your accuracy is going to be much lower. If I'm fighting a 126 and not hitting with my shortbow, I just pop on my sighted bow for the extra accuracy, and switch back once he's gone.

 

In all honesty, 50k tokens (G-Shortbow for 40K + Sighted for 10k) isn't to difficult to get as long as you enjoy Dungeon. Both are handy to have, and the shortbow is worth getting in my opinion. Sighted Longbow is certainly not the end-all of ranged weapons. If you don't enjoy dungeon at all, you might want to consider; "is it really worth my time to spend a bunch of hours doing something I don't enjoy for a marginal increase to a safe minigame?". I would say no, but it's your choice, not mine.

 

To answer your question directly:

Are they worth getting? Yes, they are statistically better weapons, and having the "best-of" weapons are always going to give you an advantage.

Should I get them? That depends on how you value your time, and if you are willing to spend the time to gain a marginal bonus.

Edited March 20, 2011 by Katori

[Lacoste]

Thanks, I know that when someone is using chain I should switch to rapier on stab yes? Does anyone have any info on the whether the longbow sight is better then the gravite bow? Generally I just want to know the dungeoneering things i can get to improve my dps.

 

When I do Clan Wars, I usually bring a both the Gravite Short bow and Maple Longsighted-bow with me. *Most* times the gravite short is better, simply because its speed 7 on rapid (Opposed to Sighted bow which is speed 5 on rapid). The faster hits typically mean more DPS since you have more chances to hit, considering the damage per hit is the same regardless of bow type. Now there are lots of exceptions to this.

 

I have 99 ranged, so my attacks are going to be accurate due to the fact the best someone can wear is rune armor. Since most F2P players tend to be lower level (around 60-100), *most* times you don't need the super accuracy of the sighted bow. In full tank gear (Full rune + Rune chain) and G-shortbow equipped, I can get +42 Ranged bonus. Swap a ranged top when your not getting hit, and you can boost to +57 Ranged. Just for reference, Full D'hide + rune helm + Maple shortbow is +54 ranged bonus. So with a gravite shortbow you are already +3 ranged bonus over the maximum with maple shortbow.

 

Now once you start fighting higher leveled opponents (or opponents with higher defense than your ranged level), sighted longbow because much more useful due to the fact your accuracy is going to be much lower. If I'm fighting a 126 and not hitting with my shortbow, I just pop on my sighted bow for the extra accuracy, and switch back once he's gone.

 

In all honesty, 50k tokens (G-Shortbow for 40K + Sighted for 10k) isn't to difficult to get as long as you enjoy Dungeon. Both are handy to have, and the shortbow is worth getting in my opinion. Sighted Longbow is certainly not the end-all of ranged weapons. If you don't enjoy dungeon at all, you might want to consider; "is it really worth my time to spend a bunch of hours doing something I don't enjoy for a marginal increase to a safe minigame?". I would say no, but it's your choice, not mine.

 

To answer your question directly:

Are they worth getting? Yes, they are statistically better weapons, and having the "best-of" weapons are always going to give you an advantage.

Should I get them? That depends on how you value your time, and if you are willing to spend the time to gain a marginal bonus.

thank you very much! this is what I was looking for, i will mainly be fighting 120+ in their highest gear, and as far as dung goes, I love it and have gotten almost all of the rewards already so its fine in that respect.