Kashi Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I just wanted to say, I think the Mage Longbow special is grossly underappreciated. It is the only attack in the game that is 100% guaranteed to hit. Just in case some people weren't aware of the special. I mean, it would be useful against high-defense monsters like the KQ, Chaos Elemental, or whatever. 99 range, rune arrows ... there's potential there. :) 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...
Mr_Hyde1218 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 you got a point. the special is really great, but for most people it just doesn't outdo its considerably slow speed. proud quest cape ownerhere's my first post on the TIF (scroll to the bottom)feel free to pm me, but do make sure that i know you're a Tip.It user (in other words, give me a HYT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathslaya91 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 yes it always hits...but its not always a GOOD hit Whip PKs: 11Dragon Drops: 9 - Whip Drops: 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaquierming Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yes, Usually just hits a 1 or 2 for me. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfever Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Its got to be better than the short spec: Rapidly waste two arrows. Snap shot they call it, I can think of better descriptions. The long spec is ok in theory but its usually cheese certainly not worth the massive drop in fire rate. df Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAHK Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 It is usually a meager hit. I have yet to get anything near a max hit with the spec. It is not under-rated but appropriately rated, lol. PM me in game to use some skills of mine (glories/potions) free or to ask a question.Fire Cape - 04/29/06 Lvl 104RAHK's Pro PC Gear and Guide(clickable) Tired of hack and slash? FPSers getting old? Give this game a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meb Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I always use knives anyway \ . Retired 2146 overall - 136 combat - 6 skillcapes Plus I think the whole teenage girl thing will end soon (hopefully), because my girlfriend is absolutely in love with him(she is 18), and im beginning to feel threatened by his [Justin Bieber] dashing looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearspudgod Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 the spec may be good, but its so slow...ill stick witht he shortbow http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/975/70961xn8.jpg[/img]Playing WoW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotteh Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Shortbow special is rubbish... ^^ Support it or get confused by pixel-mess :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikzelf100 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 the specail is jsut terrible an hit is just formost people always 1 or 2 never highers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetrak Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 You can actually still miss with the spec, sadly, you just need a lot of bad luck/a low range level to do so :P I guess that with (s) rune arrows, being sure to hit would be nice since you But yeah, MSB spec is complete junk, even at 111 range I hit incredibly badly with it (I mean come on, 7-8? Who am I supposed to kill with that kind of spec :P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elucin8er Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Pretty bow, ugly features. I'd rather risk a double spec on the short then a lousy shot on the long. I'm living on the edge man! Proper Daily blogging including Starcraft 2! Includes goal for 80+ all stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azielgoh Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Why don't you just use a c-bow?! And anyway, think of it this way (some one mentioned this) Shortbows - For ranging Longbows- For high alching :) NOT GIVING AWAY NEW ACCOUNT NAME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Why don't you just use a c-bow?! And anyway, think of it this way (some one mentioned this) Shortbows - For ranging Longbows- For high alching :) Yet Jagex thinks that the longbow is superior, just examine both The Complete MTA Handbook | Runecrafting Pouch Analysis | Mobilizing Armies Locator Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiriyama Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 lol mage long speccy hits 0s on a rare occasion Denizen of Darkness| PSN= sworddude198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 No one bothers to use it still cause its so slow :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstyle Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Shortbow special is rubbish... short used to have two specials per full bar................ http://rsdo.net/sigs/users/s/sharkeater75.png126 combat. 2001 total. 101 prayer. and off to go WoWin. WHEEE NO MORE RANDOMS!!!! -.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elucin8er Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Shortbow special is rubbish... short used to have two specials per full bar................ Speaking of which, they really need to bring that back now that mages have been reduced to rubbish oh and .... Well, that's a topic for another day, for the graveyard forum. Proper Daily blogging including Starcraft 2! Includes goal for 80+ all stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathslaya91 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 mage short= 2 hits fast mage long= 1 hit slow MSB FTW \ Whip PKs: 11Dragon Drops: 9 - Whip Drops: 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarted7 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 the mage longbow spec may give a guaranteed hit but in the long run, the shortbow's speed definitley prevails. ps: use better arrows for shortbow spec, poisoned for longbow spec :D Click here to see my goals and achievements thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilev Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 i would agree that although you are guaentted a hit with the long bow i would rather just take my chances that i get a double max with the msb but i generally use knives so it doenst really bother me that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashi Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Still, if you're like .. soloing the Chaos Elemental or something. 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...
0Firzen0 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 the mlb is great for the giant mole. i dont know what u would do without it. its not the best for pvp bu for high defence monsters it is a great help. plus it only takes up what, 1/5 of your special? i like it but would never use it regularly or for training. can be good for pking cause it can shoot long range. the key is to switch between both bows. check out my achievments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven6666 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Magic LongBow - Powershot This attack uses the full power of the longbow and will have an increased chance of hitting your opponent. increased chance? what chance is that anyway? look here, if you're attacking someone, you have a 100% chance of having a splatter mark on them, and about 20%(pure guess, okay?) chance of 0(% goes down with lvl i would say) the explanation is just rubbish unless they consider hitting=damaging if they do, why have the blue splattters for 0? well i think they could either elaborate or change the spec as mage longs are commonly sold for alching food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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