They have the same stats as shieldbows but a longer attack range (9 spaces).. Each point of Strength bonus granted by the bow adds 100 gp to its cost. So, I'm a bit confused right now. If you meet the reqs for the composite bow, even just, then it honestly seems like the best choice out of the two. 2. Composite bow vs. longbow? A compound bow has idler wheels, cables, cams, and other parts that make it easier to control and more powerful than the traditional bow. They cannot be made using the Fletching skill.. So, scaling alone doesn't tell the whole story. By rest it means the potential stored energy in the limbs of the bow is less strained by repeated use or being strung for long periods. For reasons unclear to me, the composite horn-wood-sinew bow widely used in the East never made it to Europe, at least not until after firearms made bows militarily obsolete. I have the longbow now, stats 70 40, going to even em out soon. Flatbows can be just as long; the difference is that, in cross-section, a flatbow has limbs that are approximately rectangular. They can also be obtained through trading with another player. Well, depending on your stats, of course. A composite longbow can be made with a high strength rating to take advantage of an above-average Strength score; this feature allows you to add your Strength bonus to damage, up to the maximum bonus indicated for the bow. Vs. Composite Bow +15 has C(72)/C(72) scaling, for a total of 144. Difference between composite longbow and masterwork longbow? Shortbow vs Composite 04 Oct 2016 21:09 . It’s similar to old-fashioned bows but with modern additions. Longbow, Composite: You need at least two hands to use a bow, regardless of its size. A longbow is not significantly recurved.Its limbs are relatively narrow so that they are circular or D-shaped in cross section. The "composite" part allows you to add your Strength modifier to damage rolls with the bow. Leaving the bowstring on can permanently warp the limbs. (basic arrows) My biggest concern is levelling up to EXACTLY 60 str and dex and whether … I see (from tooltips) both straight 1D8 with no apparent enhancements and both worth 100G. Longbow is the way to go; it has better range and damage than shortbow. A composite longbow can be made with a high strength rating to take advantage of an above-average Strength score; this feature allows you to add your Strength bonus to damage, up to the maximum bonus indicated for the bow. The Composite bow is a higher-tier bow that requires the skill 60 in Archer to use. The Turkic/Mongol bow has. It has the power and damage of a Longbow and the shooting distance of a Short bow. Magic composit bow and short bow are the same, if I remember correctly, except magic comp costs 100k, and regular costs 5k... And long bow is much slower, but has longer range. It is unlikely that I could hit with long bow at the extended range anyway, so I've choose to go with the composite bow. All composite bows are made with a particular strength rating (that is, each requires a minimum Strength modifier to use with proficiency). Japanese Bow Vs English Longbow. The asymmetrical Yumi is first mentioned in a Chinese historical manuscript from the 3rd century AD. The most logical (from a historical perspective) crossovers, IMHO, would be for composites and their mighty variants, and possibly composites in general (ie, both long and short). If it’s to hit the broadside of a barn at 500m the English longbow does not stand a chance; it’s never sent any arrows that far. You can use a composite longbow while mounted. $\endgroup$ – Alexander Oct 3 '17 at 0:43 Okay, some people say that the composite bows have a greater range than that of the longbows; others say the opposite. A composite longbow with a +2 STR rating means you have to have at least a +2 STR bonus to use it, and it will add up to 2 points to your damage roll, even if your STR bonus is higher than +2. If you're looking for range, just drop the longbow and get the Pharis bow. In addition, they have access to very powerful feats straight off the bat. They have come a long way in the last 30 years and have changed archery and No Real Disadvantages: The composite longbow has a range of 110 ft., only 10 ft. less than the heavy crossbow. However, while the heavy crossbow requires two feats to load as a free action, the composite longbow can be reloaded freely from the start. Composite bows are an uncommon bow type. The arrows used with longbows are traditionally wooden. $\begingroup$ There are a lot of discussions around "self bow vs composite bow" topic. The Longbow is a higher-tier bow that requires the skill 60 in Ranger to use. Composite is faster and ends up becoming stronger at later levels of Str and Dex. Each point of Strength bonus granted by the bow adds 100 gp to its cost. A longbow is a type of bow that is tall – roughly equal to the height of the user – allowing the archer a fairly long draw. At the Battle of Dorylaeum, for example, one of the reasons given for the Crusaders' victory is that their bows-- even before the invention of the true longbow-- out-ranged the composite bow, with greater penetration. Composite bows are a type of bow that are used in Ranged combat. I hear this at the range all the time from potential new archers who think this is the correct term for wheely bows. While its scaling value is lower, its base damage is much, much higher. I could be wrong, but I’d take a guess the the original poster means “COMPOUND” bow rather than composite. The ogre composite bow can be made with a Fletching level … HOWEVER! You can use a composite shortbow while mounted. A compound bow is the kind of bow that you hold vertically. By the way, I'm sure about if 5000 Mongols fought against 30000 English, they'd really kicked their asses and their longbows. Willow composite bows are a reward from level-1 Treasure Trails.They require 20 Ranged to use and can shoot up to Mithril arrows.The attack range of the willow composite bow is 9 spaces.. EDIT: However, the one shortcoming of the Composite Bow is that its range is very short. 1 Description 2 Availability 3 General Information 4 Upgrades 4.1 Basic 4.2 Quality 4.3 Sticky (Viscous) Loot in 4-1 Uncommon drop from Skeleton Archers in 4-2 For Dexterity-based builds, the Sticky Compound Long Bow +5 is the best bow in the game in terms of damage, although the White Bow still outclasses it in terms of range. A base damage of 137. All composite bows are made with a particular strength rating (that is, each requires a minimum Strength modifier to use with proficiency). The consensus seem to be that composite bows, while generally superior, are more sensitive to moisture. I haven't found a composite longbow yet, but in 3.5 RAW, you have to have a STR bonus high enough to use a composite longbow. They fire at a slightly faster speed than longbows and also have slightly higher accuracy, but they are notably harder to obtain as they are only found from Treasure Trails and cannot be made by Fletching (with the exception of the comp ogre bow). You need at least two hands to use a bow, regardless of its size. Both the Japanese bow and the English Longbow are both “long” in that they are approximately 2 meters in length.Both bows would have been in use during the same periods in time. Although composite doesn't have the range, it still has power. To use the long bow properly, you need to make your character dum as a bag of rocks and have dangerously low constitution. A composite bow's range is no match of a longbow's, but it's very useful for using on horseback and as it is said: Speed is armor. The Compound Long Bow is a bow in Demon's Souls. I gather it had the same high draw but was much shorter. Each point of Strength bonus granted by the bow adds 100 gp to its cost. The willow, yew, and magic composite bows can be obtained either as a reward for completing a Treasure Trail or from trade with another player. Requires 35 Strength 40 Agility. As with all bows, it requires arrows to fire. Compound Bow vs Longbow Arrows. Once you get a magic bow, look into the adaptive weapon property so that your bow will If you're not conserved about weight you should really consider composite bow because the difference is literally 8 base damage versus 1.5 pounds and double D as opposed to E-D scaling. Description. How did it compare as a weapon to the simple English yew long bow? The willow composite bow cannot be made using the Fletching skill, and is currently the only composite bow available for free players. Performance of longbow vs composite bow is actually very close, the main advantage of longbow is that yew requires less rest and holds up to water better. What’s the contest? A composite longbow (which I would assume represents many of the better Middle Eastern composites) is at least as different from the longbow as the long bow is from the short bow, if not more-so. Arrow are primarily made of wood, fiberglass, aluminum, or carbon. A composite longbow can be made with a high strength rating to take advantage of an above-average Strength score; this feature allows you to add your Strength bonus to damage, up to the maximum bonus indicated for the bow. ... Composite bow adds your strength modifier to damage, while the masterwork template adds +1 to your attack (to hit) #2. 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