Your best bow

templardavion · 15th November 2007, 12:55 AM

I just made a new archer/stealth character and was wondering what traits make a really good all around pvp bow and pvm bow. If you could post stats on your best and how you use them effectively id appreciate it.

**Baldguy** · 15th November 2007, 01:04 AM

For PvP, BALANCED. \\Best two bows I ever made / sold / gave away were made from Yew kits.
Light X-Bow (Shadow has this now)
36 Velocity
40 Fireball
50 DI
20 SSI
20 HCI

SOld this one to a PvP friend.
40 DI
30SSI
Balanced
12 HCI
35 Velocity
S/C, no -
(yup, that;s 6 properties. yew kit can give up to 5. The DI in this case was free from gm bowyer/ arms lore.)

templardavion · 15th November 2007, 02:19 AM

in general you suggest xbows are better? What does velocity do?

**Baldguy** · 15th November 2007, 11:22 AM

I prefer em. But many use the heavy for dismount. Alot of folks appear to switch between.

For PvM the crushing blow is really nice. Especially against peerless that dont have a slayer weakness.

Velocity is a distance from target based effect. It adds ALOT of damage.

We have this description of velocity in the item FAQ:
"Velocity"
Intensity range:1-50? (needs to be verified with heartwood runic, anyone want to donate one for the cause?)
Found on: Runic crafted bows and M'arties
Additional to hit property akin to on hit lightning, but ALOT more damage (60-72 damage). Damage ranges are based on distance from the target. Farther away, more damage dealt. The % range is the chance for velocity to activate."

templardavion · 15th November 2007, 03:06 PM

Ah ok thanks, this helps alot.

Magister_Returns · 31st January 2008, 01:20 PM

Let's ask this question a different way:

What are the absolute minimum requirements for a good/great (not average, not uber) bow? I'm talking properties here...

My thoughts are, in order:
1) SSI >20
2) Mana leech >30
3) DI >35
4) ?

And you want to have at least two of the top 3.

**DiP** · 31st January 2008, 05:25 PM

4) HLD/HLA > 35
5) Hit (Spell) > 35

Dentrix · 2nd March 2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baldguy

For PvP, BALANCED. \\Best two bows I ever made / sold / gave away were made from Yew kits.
Light X-Bow (Shadow has this now)
36 Velocity
40 Fireball
50 DI
20 SSI
20 HCI

SOld this one to a PvP friend.
40 DI
30SSI
Balanced
12 HCI
35 Velocity
S/C, no -
(yup, that;s 6 properties. yew kit can give up to 5. The DI in this case was free from gm bowyer/ arms lore.)

NICE!!

Sadly, I don't make bows due to the fact I don't play UO much anymore, but if I can find some of my old bows in my house I will pos them here.

~Dentrix

15th November 2007, 12:55 AM	#1
templardavion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Your best bow I just made a new archer/stealth character and was wondering what traits make a really good all around pvp bow and pvm bow. If you could post stats on your best and how you use them effectively id appreciate it.

15th November 2007, 01:04 AM	#2
Baldguy AKA Thom O'Bedlam. Got a Question? I got a link for ya! Join Date: May 2004 Shard: Lake Austin Posts: 2,392 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Your best bow For PvP, BALANCED. \\Best two bows I ever made / sold / gave away were made from Yew kits. Light X-Bow (Shadow has this now) 36 Velocity 40 Fireball 50 DI 20 SSI 20 HCI SOld this one to a PvP friend. 40 DI 30SSI Balanced 12 HCI 35 Velocity S/C, no - (yup, that;s 6 properties. yew kit can give up to 5. The DI in this case was free from gm bowyer/ arms lore.) __________________ Useful links [UO:F Common FAQ] [UO Stratics] [UO Guide] [Official UO Play Guide] [Search UO] [FindUO.com] [UO Feedback] [More Links, gathered by the Forum] [b][size="3"]Got a Question, or a great answer? PM me with it and I will post in the FAQ.

15th November 2007, 02:19 AM	#3
templardavion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Your best bow in general you suggest xbows are better? What does velocity do?

15th November 2007, 11:22 AM	#4
Baldguy AKA Thom O'Bedlam. Got a Question? I got a link for ya! Join Date: May 2004 Shard: Lake Austin Posts: 2,392 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Your best bow I prefer em. But many use the heavy for dismount. Alot of folks appear to switch between. For PvM the crushing blow is really nice. Especially against peerless that dont have a slayer weakness. Velocity is a distance from target based effect. It adds ALOT of damage. We have this description of velocity in the item FAQ: "Velocity" Intensity range:1-50? (needs to be verified with heartwood runic, anyone want to donate one for the cause?) Found on: Runic crafted bows and M'arties Additional to hit property akin to on hit lightning, but ALOT more damage (60-72 damage). Damage ranges are based on distance from the target. Farther away, more damage dealt. The % range is the chance for velocity to activate." __________________ Useful links [UO:F Common FAQ] [UO Stratics] [UO Guide] [Official UO Play Guide] [Search UO] [FindUO.com] [UO Feedback] [More Links, gathered by the Forum] [b][size="3"]Got a Question, or a great answer? PM me with it and I will post in the FAQ. Last edited by Baldguy; 15th November 2007 at 11:23 AM.

15th November 2007, 03:06 PM	#5
templardavion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Your best bow Ah ok thanks, this helps alot.

31st January 2008, 01:20 PM	#6
Magister_Returns He's Fing Matt Damon Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 32 Thanked 42 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Your best bow Let's ask this question a different way: What are the absolute minimum requirements for a good/great (not average, not uber) bow? I'm talking properties here... My thoughts are, in order: 1) SSI >20 2) Mana leech >30 3) DI >35 4) ? And you want to have at least two of the top 3.

31st January 2008, 05:25 PM	#7
DiP Ronin Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 8,904 Thanks: 88 Thanked 54 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Your best bow 4) HLD/HLA > 35 5) Hit (Spell) > 35 __________________ Thanks again Maddux! Adri: women don't discuss men while in the bathroom, we sacrifice small animals and smoke tampons rolls eyes

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