What are the advantages of bows vs crossbows in runescape?
I was wondering what the difference in stats were (now this can simply be googled ( im aware ). But i noticed that a 2h crossbow does more damage than a shortbow (mithril 2h vs willow shortbow) (arrow damage remains the same). What situation would you prefer either weapon or at what point in the fight would you switch to the faster firing shortbow?
Example, a barbarian has 110 / 150 hp (depending on which barbarian). Most of the times i will be able to one shot the barbarian but for the sake of the question lets say that i dont. I hit him for 90 hp. This leaves him with 20 hp. Looking at the damage stats of both weapons i know both weapons will kill him (if i dont miss) would it be wiser to now switch to my shortbow instead of waiting for the (slower) 2h crossbow?
Related to this question would be: What determines how fast a weapon fires ( or strikes ). If the weapon says its an avarage speed. Avarage compared to?
Also if i fire an avarage speed weapon first, then switch to my fast speed weapon, does that second attack get the fast speed or the avarage (or both).
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Which is better bows or crossbows?
When it comes to overall power, the crossbow wins. When it comes to portability, the compound bow wins. So, think about where you will be hunting, what kind of game you are targeting, and what kind of physical shape you are in, and whatever you decide, we are sure your hunt will be a success.Are longbows or Shortbows better in Runescape?
Shortbows attack faster but have a shorter attack range than longbows. Longbows have longer range but have a slower attack speed. Composite bows have the same attack range as longbows, but fire slightly faster and have slightly higher accuracy.What is the best bow in Runescape?
Currently the highest hitting and the most accurate ranged weapon is the Seren godbow, excluding weapons found in Daemonheim.Which is better longbow or crossbow?
In fact, during field-battles the longbow had a clear advantage over its counterpart. Not only could a longbow fire further than a crossbow \u2013 at least until the latter half of the 14th century \u2013 but a longbowman's average rate of fire was significantly greater than that of a crossbowman.Runescape! Ascension Crossbows Vs Noxious Longbow (Dual Wield Vs 2H Range)
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