Jasquith Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 which is better? a magic shortbow or a magic longbow? I've always used longbows because theyre more expensive etc, so i assumed they were better. but now i have read that they have the same ranging bonus and shortbows fire faster than longbows so surely shortbows are better. Is there an advantage to longbows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_deian Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 they have more range and are slightly more accurate but fire slower - use a short bow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rft Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 good question. I thought the same as you, and came to the same conclusion. Basically, the shortbow is quicker and has the same ranged bonus, so why a longbow? I believe (although I could be wrong) that the longbow is more accurate, and the special is slightly better. The shortbow special is 2 arrows at once but less accuracy; the longbow is 2 shots which definitely hit. The weapon of choice for most is the shortbow, and use the longs for alching purposes. Best Barrows Chest: guth skirt, dh helm, dh axe, racks, gp (23/08/06); best tt reward: robin, guthix helm, guthix legs, nats, rune legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasquith Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 ok thanks for the comments, now i know what 2 buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAHK Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 good question. I thought the same as you, and came to the same conclusion. Basically, the shortbow is quicker and has the same ranged bonus, so why a longbow? I believe (although I could be wrong) that the longbow is more accurate, and the special is slightly better. The shortbow special is 2 arrows at once but less accuracy; the longbow is 2 shots which definitely hit. The weapon of choice for most is the shortbow, and use the longs for alching purposes. It isn't any more accurate but it does have a longer range. The spec is worse due to the fact that it can assure you a hit... that is a 1, lol. Most prefer the chance to high twice as opposed to once. It would be a different story if it assured a max hit of course. Shorts FTW. 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...
dogfever Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 No question, shortbows. The only purpose for longbows is high-alching as far as I can see, maybe they have some advantage in PKing, I wouldn't know. For training and general use though the short is the best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_trinity_11 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 No question, shortbows. The only purpose for longbows is high-alching as far as I can see, maybe they have some advantage in PKing, I wouldn't know. For training and general use though the short is the best bet. Yeah for high-alching and fletching exp pretty much. But, maybe you can range from further away using a LONG bow...? I dunno :? Shortbows are better also because they do two specs instead of one that hits fairly hard. Shortbows are still definetly your BEST bet though. Hope that helps. PLAY this awesome game...Clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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