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Old 01-18-2005, 11:57 AM   #1
Marathon
Elminster
 

Join Date: December 10, 2003
Location: OP, KS
Age: 51
Posts: 489
My team of 4 hybrids is coming along slowly but surely. My Ranger just maxed senses and is close to maxing dex. My question is - what do you guys consider to be the best bow? If I plan on using the Strong Bow I will need to start increasing strength. If I want to stick with the Eagle Eye bow, I can go with speed and intelligence as he is my only back row character and casts quite a bit. The higher initiative on the Eagle Eye looks nice, as does the bonus to Eagle Eye, but the 5% higher kill bonus on the Strong Bow makes it look, to me, to be the best bet. Opinions? I posted the stats of each below to save anyone from having to look them up.

Also, I seem to remember the instant kill bonus for a Ranger is based on their ranged combat skill. Is it the same as with critical strike, 1% per 25 skill points?

Eagle Eye Bow
To Hit: +4 Weight: 7.5
Init: +4 Damage Mod: +40%
Damage: n/a Value: 43,500

Bonus Eagle Eye +10
Special Attack Kill 1%

Strong Bow
To Hit: +3 Weight: 7.5
Init: +2 Damage Mod: +40%
Damage: n/a Value: 6,500

Special Attack Kill 6%
Requires Strength 85
Bow 30
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