Dexterity gives you a THACO bonus (or penalty) on your missile weapons. If you a dexterity of 16 you'll get a +1 bonus, 17 gives a +2 bonus, 19 a +3, 21 gives a 4+ bonus and anything beyond that provides a +5 bonus to hit. Penalties are given if your dexterity is 5 or less.
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The last arrow of Legolas kindled in the air as it flew,
and plunged burning into the heart of a great wolf-chieftain.
All the others fled. -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
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