Shortbow vs. Axe/Warhorn
I rock Longbow and Axe/Warhorn, in most PvE situations, I switch to sword when in stacking situations/high dps is needed. What I want to know is: Is Shortbow better than Axe/Warhorn in DPS?
I open up with Longbow and attack with: 4 – 3 – 2 – 5, 1 till 4 is usuable, 4 – 3 – 2, switch, 4 – 3 – 2 – 5, 1 till 2 is usuable, 2, switch, repeat. Given with my playstyle, I will not have the shortbow out for long, so will the conditional damage from 1, 2, 4 and 5 make up for the loss of bleed stack from two axe 2’s and the falcons?
Probably best to state, I wear berserker gear and my traits are based around increased damage percentages: Steady Focus, Bountiful Hunter, etc.
There are many, many variables to consider here but I think I can truthfully state this: In order for short bow to outperform axe/warhorn, you probably need to invest in condition damage (traits and/or gear) and of course flank your opponent or the short bow auto attack is nearly worthless. It does not sound like you are invested in condition damage, so…
I have a sword, a dagger, and an estimated life span of 2.47 seconds.
Yeah, that is what I figured but I wanted another opinion. Thank you for your input. I’ll be staying axe/warhorn then.
No, Shortbow has better dps than axe
Ranger – Drakkar Lake[DE]
Full melee Ranger since August 2012
Full melee Ranger since August 2012
No, Shortbow has better dps than axe
With the build he is running, seems like axe+warhorn is the better choice, but I’d like to hear you elaborate on your statement just the same.
I have a sword, a dagger, and an estimated life span of 2.47 seconds.
Shortbow – if you are running Condition damage and want stable single target DPS.
Axe/WH – if you are more into power and you face group of mobs more often. Axe is condition based, WH is power based. This mix is not efficient enough in any way chosen.
But you asked, so I answered =)
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