Missle weapons question

Silver-Wolf · 10-31-2002, 05:42 PM

If i am useing a +3 sling would it be a waste to use +2 bullets? Or does the damage stack? Kind of wish my Dungeon Master in D&D would have put some more items like these in his campaigns so I wouldnt have to bother you guys with this question.

[ 10-31-2002, 05:43 PM: Message edited by: Silver-Wolf ]

Nightowl2 · 10-31-2002, 06:10 PM

That depends. You have to look carefully at the item description. Some weapons only have a bonus to hit; nothing extra for damage. Some have different bonuses for hitting and damage.

However, if you have a damage bonus on the weapon and a damage bonus for the missile, yes, they do stack.

Nightowl2

Larry_OHF · 10-31-2002, 09:16 PM

From my understanding...I could not say it any better than that...and agree with what has already been said. Thanks, Nightowl2!

By the way...who's Nightowl 1 ???

Nightowl2 · 10-31-2002, 11:45 PM

Larry, no idea. When I signed up with the forum, the name Nightowl was already taken, so........

Nightowl2

Balhifet · 11-01-2002, 05:41 AM

Does that apply to bows, crossbows, darts, throwing hammers and things that return to user??

Nightowl2 · 11-01-2002, 12:19 PM

Well, the damage stacking applies to missile weapons that require a launcher. So arrows, bolts, and stones will add damage to any that the weapon provides.

Throwing items, well, darts and hammers don't need a launcher. I've never used those myself; bows are my preferred distance weapons. You may get a strength bonus add, or you may not. Someone else here may know (probably does know) about that.

Nightowl2

Zoltan · 11-02-2002, 06:44 AM

Attack bonuses and damage bonuses stack. But enchantment bonus do not.

You got sling +2. (damage +2 attack +2 enchantment +2)

You use bullets +3 (damage +3 attack +3 enchantment +3)

You get +5 damage +5 attack bonus BUT you cant hit a monster who requires +4 weapon.

CrossBow for wizard cleric bard
Bow for rogue, ranger
Throwing Axe for fighter (dwarf

toriuxik · 11-02-2002, 05:06 PM

I use crossbows for everybody at low levels who doesn't have a handy dandy Rapid Shot feat. Once they DO have it though, then of course crossbows get more out of date. lol they kinda stink...

Nightowl2 · 11-02-2002, 05:13 PM

Later on, you'll come across some 2x crossbows, and in HOF, there are even 3x/4x bows. These are good mainly for clerics (who come with xbow proficiency). When you have rapid shot (can't be used with xbows, alas) and/or multiple attacks per round, it makes more sense to use regular bows, though.

Nightowl2

Gimli · 11-02-2002, 06:07 PM

"I use crossbows for everybody at low levels who doesn't have a handy dandy Rapid Shot feat. Once they DO have it though, then of course crossbows get more out of date. lol they kinda stink..."

For anyone who has a high Str, I reccomend the sling as it adds your Str bonus to its damage and still has a nice range. Basically it will out-damage a crossbow for strong characters - and will work woth rapid shot. And is very handy for piercing resistant monsters too.

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Silver-Wolf Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 6, 2002 Location: U.S.A. Age: 39 Posts: 19	If i am useing a +3 sling would it be a waste to use +2 bullets? Or does the damage stack? Kind of wish my Dungeon Master in D&D would have put some more items like these in his campaigns so I wouldnt have to bother you guys with this question. [ 10-31-2002, 05:43 PM: Message edited by: Silver-Wolf ] __________________ Where e\'re evil dost lay its dirty feet we shall mop the floor with its buttocks!

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Balhifet The Magister Join Date: October 16, 2002 Location: SULDANESSELLAR Age: 36 Posts: 139	Does that apply to bows, crossbows, darts, throwing hammers and things that return to user?? __________________ <br />\"The Lord of Murder shall perish,<br />but in his doom he shall spawn a score of mortal progeny.<br />Chaos shall be sown from their passage....\"<br />-So Sayeth the wise Alaundo

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Zoltan Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2001 Location: Waterdeep Age: 43 Posts: 1,222	Attack bonuses and damage bonuses stack. But enchantment bonus do not. You got sling +2. (damage +2 attack +2 enchantment +2) You use bullets +3 (damage +3 attack +3 enchantment +3) You get +5 damage +5 attack bonus BUT you cant hit a monster who requires +4 weapon. CrossBow for wizard cleric bard Bow for rogue, ranger Throwing Axe for fighter (dwarf __________________ I can feel the touch of wind on my face. Strong wind was slapping my face. I can feel the ground shake. The sky roars with vengeance and fury. From the shadows, I heard the Archmage's words:"İbne Fenner!" And then..I can't remember the rest..

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Gimli Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 12, 2002 Location: Moria Posts: 912	"I use crossbows for everybody at low levels who doesn't have a handy dandy Rapid Shot feat. Once they DO have it though, then of course crossbows get more out of date. lol they kinda stink..." For anyone who has a high Str, I reccomend the sling as it adds your Str bonus to its damage and still has a nice range. Basically it will out-damage a crossbow for strong characters - and will work woth rapid shot. And is very handy for piercing resistant monsters too. __________________ There\'s one dwarf left in Moria that still draws breath!

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10-31-2002, 06:10 PM	#2
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	That depends. You have to look carefully at the item description. Some weapons only have a bonus to hit; nothing extra for damage. Some have different bonuses for hitting and damage. However, if you have a damage bonus on the weapon and a damage bonus for the missile, yes, they do stack. Nightowl2

10-31-2002, 09:16 PM	#3
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	From my understanding...I could not say it any better than that...and agree with what has already been said. Thanks, Nightowl2! By the way...who's Nightowl 1 ???

10-31-2002, 11:45 PM	#4
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Larry, no idea. When I signed up with the forum, the name Nightowl was already taken, so........ Nightowl2

11-01-2002, 12:19 PM	#6
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Well, the damage stacking applies to missile weapons that require a launcher. So arrows, bolts, and stones will add damage to any that the weapon provides. Throwing items, well, darts and hammers don't need a launcher. I've never used those myself; bows are my preferred distance weapons. You may get a strength bonus add, or you may not. Someone else here may know (probably does know) about that. Nightowl2

11-02-2002, 05:06 PM	#8
toriuxik Banned Smartass Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Who cares Posts: 216	I use crossbows for everybody at low levels who doesn't have a handy dandy Rapid Shot feat. Once they DO have it though, then of course crossbows get more out of date. lol they kinda stink...

11-02-2002, 05:13 PM	#9
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Later on, you'll come across some 2x crossbows, and in HOF, there are even 3x/4x bows. These are good mainly for clerics (who come with xbow proficiency). When you have rapid shot (can't be used with xbows, alas) and/or multiple attacks per round, it makes more sense to use regular bows, though. Nightowl2

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