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More archer problems

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by Raistlin Majere, Aug 15, 2001.

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    [​IMG] im playing an archer and i get 3 attacks per round but they only do 19 damage all the time and im at the highest level possible and i was thinking that i would be doing more damage that just 19 per arrow is there something im doing wrong or is that about average damage?
     
    Raistlin Majere, Aug 15, 2001
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    That's probably about right. An arrow normally does 1d6, and you don't get any damage bonus from strength with missile weapons.
     
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    Er, isn't that 1d8 per arrow?
     
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    [​IMG] Um, no, not unless you're talking about a longbow in 3E D&D...
     
    Blackthorne TA, Sep 1, 2001
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    The damage is about right...

    1d6
    +5 (grand mastery)
    +8 (level 24 archer kit bonus)

    14 - 19 damage

    but only 3 attacks per round? there's something wrong there, my level 25 archer has 5 attacks per round... 3.5 base + 1 for bow + 1/2 for Gauntlets of Extraordinary Specialisation (or Boots of Speed would also give you +1/2).
     
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    The problem with archers, and why I'll never play one, is that having gone through the game a few times I have come to the conclusion that there is a dearth of decent arrows. Highest THAC0 (notice I spelled that correctly, Tal? ;) is +3...so you have to sit out a lot of the big fights.

    Incidentally, how do I get the snazzy smileys in the text of my posts, and what does IIRC mean? (I worked out AFAIK all on my own, but I can't figure that one out.)
     
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    IIRC= If i remember correctly :p

    [This message has been edited by joacqin (edited September 01, 2001).]

    [This message has been edited by joacqin (edited September 01, 2001).]
     
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    Thanks for that, but you didn't tell me how you put that smiley in your text line.

    ;)
     
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    When you are posting a reply, look to the left at the Smiles Legend.

    Also, I played an archer and found there to be plenty of arrows of several types. Now there is a limited supply of FREE arrows, but there are plenty to be bought.

    [This message has been edited by Big B (edited September 01, 2001).]
     
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    Yeah, but the best you can do in any scenario is +3. Arrows of piercing are +4 THAC0, but only +1 enchantment...er, I think. And you don't even get the +3's 'til at least Watcher's Keep. There are plenty of critters out there which require more mojo than that to be affected..
     
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    For those monsters that need better weapons, just set aside your bow and pick up a melee weapon.
     
    Blackthorne TA, Sep 1, 2001
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    Yeah, yeah, I know.. but with only one *, and well...an Archer ought to be using the weapon he's best with when fighting big bad guys.

    Tho' I s'pose +5 arrows would make him a bit too powerful, with all those attacks and proficiencies.
     
    Gonzago, Sep 1, 2001
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    Nothing except Kangaxx requires better that +3 to hit... not Demogorgon, not Ravager, not Draconis, not Amelyssan, not Abazigal, not Balthazar, NUTHIN'
     
    Mirkwood, Sep 3, 2001
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