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==Introduction== | |||
There will come a time very early in any Bowman's play time, when they will have to choose between [[Arrow Blow]] and [[Double Shot]]. This guide has info on each skill and should help you decide which skill to use. | |||
Arrow Blow | ==Pros and Cons== | ||
===Arrow Blow=== | |||
Pros: | Pros: | ||
*Uses less MP | |||
* | *Mastered sooner | ||
* | *Uses only one arrow | ||
* | *Critical hits are stronger | ||
*stronger | *Normal enemy resistance | ||
* | |||
Cons: | Cons: | ||
* | *Chance to make a critical hit is lower | ||
* | *Some say Double Shot looks cooler | ||
Double Shot | ===Double Shot=== | ||
Pros: | Pros: | ||
*Some say it looks cooler | |||
* | *Better chance to make a critical hit | ||
* | |||
Cons: | Cons: | ||
*Uses more MP | |||
*Requires more points to master | |||
*Uses two arrows | |||
*Double enemy resistance | |||
*Critical hits aren't as strong | |||
==Argument== | |||
== | |||
Now, | Now, let's go through the pros and cons of Arrow Blow and Double Shot in depth. | ||
When mastered, Arrow Blow fires one arrow at 230% damage, costing 14 MP while Double Shot costs 16 MP. At higher levels this may seem insignificant, but at lower levels, it can make a big difference. | |||
Though many have overlooked this, enemies actually get double resistance | Though many have overlooked this, enemies actually get double resistance when using Double Shot than Arrow Blow. Let's say a bowman does 200 damage normally, 400 with Arrow Blow, and two hits for 200 each with Double Shot. The bowman's fighting a monster that can reduce 50 damage from his hit because of its defense, so his Arrow Blow would do 350, while his Double Shot would do 150 each, totaling in 300. | ||
Though this is rather | Though this is rather insignificant, you need 1 point in Arrow Blow to unlock Double Shot, thusly using up a point. | ||
Arrow Blow uses up one arrow while Double Shot uses two arrows. The difference between the arrow costs of the two abilities, being as arrows are only 1 meso each, doesn't leave that much of an impact. But what if the player uses Bronze or Steel Arrows? These cost a lot more than basic arrow, and will be a heavy expense for the bowman. | |||
Lastly, this is really a matter of opinion, Arrow | Lastly, this is really a matter of opinion, Arrow Blow has a smaller chance to make a critical hit, but if it does, it will do more damage. Double Shot has a better chance to make a critical hit, but with weaker damage. | ||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
Personally, I would have to say that I believe Arrow Blow is better, but it is really a matter of opinion. It will not hurt you a bit in the long term if you choose one over the other. Just when a guide says to master one or the other, and ignores the other one, simply think to yourself, "Which one do I ''really'' want?" | |||
Well, thanks for reading | Well, thanks for reading everyone, if you have any more question please contact me in [[Windia]], q1284. |
Revision as of 04:52, 20 July 2007
Introduction
There will come a time very early in any Bowman's play time, when they will have to choose between Arrow Blow and Double Shot. This guide has info on each skill and should help you decide which skill to use.
Pros and Cons
Arrow Blow
Pros:
- Uses less MP
- Mastered sooner
- Uses only one arrow
- Critical hits are stronger
- Normal enemy resistance
Cons:
- Chance to make a critical hit is lower
- Some say Double Shot looks cooler
Double Shot
Pros:
- Some say it looks cooler
- Better chance to make a critical hit
Cons:
- Uses more MP
- Requires more points to master
- Uses two arrows
- Double enemy resistance
- Critical hits aren't as strong
Argument
Now, let's go through the pros and cons of Arrow Blow and Double Shot in depth.
When mastered, Arrow Blow fires one arrow at 230% damage, costing 14 MP while Double Shot costs 16 MP. At higher levels this may seem insignificant, but at lower levels, it can make a big difference.
Though many have overlooked this, enemies actually get double resistance when using Double Shot than Arrow Blow. Let's say a bowman does 200 damage normally, 400 with Arrow Blow, and two hits for 200 each with Double Shot. The bowman's fighting a monster that can reduce 50 damage from his hit because of its defense, so his Arrow Blow would do 350, while his Double Shot would do 150 each, totaling in 300.
Though this is rather insignificant, you need 1 point in Arrow Blow to unlock Double Shot, thusly using up a point.
Arrow Blow uses up one arrow while Double Shot uses two arrows. The difference between the arrow costs of the two abilities, being as arrows are only 1 meso each, doesn't leave that much of an impact. But what if the player uses Bronze or Steel Arrows? These cost a lot more than basic arrow, and will be a heavy expense for the bowman.
Lastly, this is really a matter of opinion, Arrow Blow has a smaller chance to make a critical hit, but if it does, it will do more damage. Double Shot has a better chance to make a critical hit, but with weaker damage.
Conclusion
Personally, I would have to say that I believe Arrow Blow is better, but it is really a matter of opinion. It will not hurt you a bit in the long term if you choose one over the other. Just when a guide says to master one or the other, and ignores the other one, simply think to yourself, "Which one do I really want?"
Well, thanks for reading everyone, if you have any more question please contact me in Windia, q1284.