Ranger damage

BelGarionNZ · 06-30-2003, 05:52 AM

Hi.

I have a level 8 Elf Ranger using Taralash (hehe, dunno how but I transferred it from another character when I started this one and I can use it despite the level 19 requirement. If I take it off I can't reequip it..)

Anyway, I want to know what kind of damage I should be doing with this bow at this level?

I have the reccomended stats for this class and I've added 1 point to constitution. I have all the best stuff available up to chapter 2. I'm only doing 1-10 damage with the occasional critical hit like 20 damage (I have the critical hit feat).

Is there any way to increase my damage? It's very slow going trying to level even with this great bow

EDIT: Also, can someone please tell me what the best stuff is to use on my ranger. Bow, armor, cloak, ammy etc...

[ 06-30-2003, 09:26 AM: Message edited by: BelGarionNZ ]

BelGarionNZ · 07-01-2003, 02:54 AM

TTT

Anyone? Plz?

?

Nanobyte · 07-01-2003, 03:28 AM

Sorry, if I knew, I'd help ya. I mostly play wizards and rogues, and even then, I only use crossbows. Sorry.

robertthebard · 07-01-2003, 04:23 PM

Use light or medium armor, and dual wield, a scimitar and a rapier, right and left respectively. As for bows, any, and if your item lvl restrictions are on, that is probably why you only get 2 points of dmg. Get a different bow, and a bag of holding, or, turn off the item lvl restrictions. I have a ranger that plays in a server vault, and he uses Taralsh very effectively, and has since lvl 7 or so, when he got it, and that was for the haste. There are all kinds of good bows available in the game, and if you want to go fast, get some boots of speed. Side note, be sure to take a weapon focus on the off hand weapon, to help offset penalties. Hope that helps you, and remember, rangers get the dual wield feat free, as long as they stay in light or medium armor.

Legolas · 07-01-2003, 05:03 PM

Taralash does a basic 1D8 points of damage per hit. You can add up to 4 points to that by having a high strength. By using enchanted arrows, you can do an additional 1D6 points of damage.

I think those are all the factors influencing damage (but not chance to hit), which should get you an avarage of 4.5 points of damage at the least, with a maximum critical hit of 13.5 hitpoints. At best, you deal out an average of 12 points of damage, with criticals of up to 36 points.
For best results, you'd need a strength of 18+.

And just for fun, with a 5% chance of scoring a critical hit, the true mean damage will be between 4.95 (with just the bow) and 13.2 (with bow, magical arrows and a strength bonus of 4 or more).

06-30-2003, 05:52 AM	#1
BelGarionNZ Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 11, 2003 Location: New Zealand Age: 43 Posts: 7	Hi. I have a level 8 Elf Ranger using Taralash (hehe, dunno how but I transferred it from another character when I started this one and I can use it despite the level 19 requirement. If I take it off I can't reequip it..) Anyway, I want to know what kind of damage I should be doing with this bow at this level? I have the reccomended stats for this class and I've added 1 point to constitution. I have all the best stuff available up to chapter 2. I'm only doing 1-10 damage with the occasional critical hit like 20 damage (I have the critical hit feat). Is there any way to increase my damage? It's very slow going trying to level even with this great bow EDIT: Also, can someone please tell me what the best stuff is to use on my ranger. Bow, armor, cloak, ammy etc... [ 06-30-2003, 09:26 AM: Message edited by: BelGarionNZ ] __________________ Belgarath casting Power Word Reload<br />Belgarath casts Power Word Reload<br />Loading... Moonwood: Klauth\'s Lair

07-01-2003, 02:54 AM	#2
BelGarionNZ Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 11, 2003 Location: New Zealand Age: 43 Posts: 7	TTT Anyone? Plz? ? __________________ Belgarath casting Power Word Reload<br />Belgarath casts Power Word Reload<br />Loading... Moonwood: Klauth\'s Lair

07-01-2003, 04:23 PM	#4
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 61 Posts: 4,537	Use light or medium armor, and dual wield, a scimitar and a rapier, right and left respectively. As for bows, any, and if your item lvl restrictions are on, that is probably why you only get 2 points of dmg. Get a different bow, and a bag of holding, or, turn off the item lvl restrictions. I have a ranger that plays in a server vault, and he uses Taralsh very effectively, and has since lvl 7 or so, when he got it, and that was for the haste. There are all kinds of good bows available in the game, and if you want to go fast, get some boots of speed. Side note, be sure to take a weapon focus on the off hand weapon, to help offset penalties. Hope that helps you, and remember, rangers get the dual wield feat free, as long as they stay in light or medium armor. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

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07-01-2003, 03:28 AM	#3
Nanobyte Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,890	Sorry, if I knew, I'd help ya. I mostly play wizards and rogues, and even then, I only use crossbows. Sorry.

07-01-2003, 05:03 PM	#5
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	Taralash does a basic 1D8 points of damage per hit. You can add up to 4 points to that by having a high strength. By using enchanted arrows, you can do an additional 1D6 points of damage. I think those are all the factors influencing damage (but not chance to hit), which should get you an avarage of 4.5 points of damage at the least, with a maximum critical hit of 13.5 hitpoints. At best, you deal out an average of 12 points of damage, with criticals of up to 36 points. For best results, you'd need a strength of 18+. And just for fun, with a 5% chance of scoring a critical hit, the true mean damage will be between 4.95 (with just the bow) and 13.2 (with bow, magical arrows and a strength bonus of 4 or more).

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