Bow Mechanics & Arrows

ArchMikem

Question ive been wondering this whole time playing.

Why does the game have Heat Seeking Arrows?

I can understand its an intended design in order to hit targets that are constantly mobile, so youre never at a large disadvantage in combat, but it also just breaks, (and im gonna use the dreaded word here) immersion. What they could have done is make arrows he dumb fire, as they should be, but to compensate for the increased rate of innaccuracy, the amount of damage an arrow does is immensely higher. Or instead of a damage increase, arrows have additional status effects, such as snare or bleeding.

From personal experience, Bows feel incredibly weak as a weapon. The light attacks are pretty much pointless, heavy attacks take quite a few seconds to charge, and even though most of the dps comes from abilities, ive only ever enioyed using the bow in Dungeons where abilities like Bombard and Endless Hail really shine. Itd be nice if the bow felt like you were really letting off a powerful DoT shot, and each carefully aimed, (or lucky) hit was very rewarding.

Rohamad_Ali

All arrows can be dodged , there are no heat seekers . Bow attacks can be very powerful with CP in the right place and wearing the right armor .

ArchMikem

Rohamad_Ali wrote: »

All arrows can be dodged , there are no heat seekers . Bow attacks can be very powerful with CP in the right place and wearing the right armor .

Can you elaborate on the CP placement, to where it would affect bow attacks?

I understand arrows can be dodged, but if you dont use a dodge roll the arrow WILL still hit you, even when mobile.

Rohamad_Ali

ArchMikem wrote: »

Rohamad_Ali wrote: »

All arrows can be dodged , there are no heat seekers . Bow attacks can be very powerful with CP in the right place and wearing the right armor .

Can you elaborate on the CP placement, to where it would affect bow attacks?

I understand arrows can be dodged, but if you dont use a dodge roll the arrow WILL still hit you, even when mobile.

Thuam , precise , piercing and mighty .

Rohamad_Ali

Throw everything into stamina for PvP . Save a little health for PvE . Get a 5 piece marksman or Hundings rage set medium . Stamina enchants . Warrior or Serpent mundus . Crit potions with stamina . Nightblades use relentless focus to buff damage . Befoul or weapon damage enchants on bow . Try to get a Malestrom bow .

BruhItsOver9000

Bow heavy attacks are unique. Why? Because when you charge up a bow heavy attack and your about to let go,
you could activate an ability and the ability would hit the target first not the heavy attack.
There are some combos that i like to use with this on my nb, heavy attack + ambush, heavy attack + surprise attack when close up, there are many more combos like this. Also bows are very strong when you put your CPs in the right place.

ArchMikem

Appreciate the advice!

Laggus

The lack of immersion part you mention of arrows heat seeking targets is a necessary mechanic due primarily to lag. No 2 people's lag in this game is the same. 2 people firing at the same target at the same distance at the same time would likely have arrows land at slightly different times.

Rohamad_Ali

You're most welcome . Thank you for the insightfuls .

the_man_of_steal

If you are having issues with bows "seeking" you. (This can be especially nasty for a NB) I would suggest you always mind your surroundings especially if you are solo dolo NB like me. Stick to the shadows - stay near trees, rocks, anything that you can quickly hide behind to disrupt Line of Sight. You'll find that once you go stealth behind something and start to move away from the zerg, they will split up and become confused to your amusement.

This doesnt always work since caltrops, etc can hurt you, but this will minimize your frustration... Also shuffle is ur best friend.