Ranger Bow Killing
 

I am curious for someone who might have more knowledge and/or experience for what I am facing.
My ranger is currently 35 and was wanting/hoping to solo kite bow kill mobs, but it seems that I am seeing very few critical hits. I know or at least think that crits with bow for a ranger are based on Dex. My current Dex is right about 123.

My question is thus. Is it Dex that dictates Bow Crits or if not then which stat. Additionally if it is Dex then at what level(number) does it start to effect so I will see more crits with my bow hits.

The Wandering Ranger.

https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...d.php?t=243942

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https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...d.php?t=242638

Despite the eternal optimism in those threads, it really is an incredibly slow way to get experience. Still useful for taking out the occasional quest or named mob solo that you otherwise wouldn't be able to kill.

Its also worth noting that bow dmg is affected by str instead of dex on p99

Man, that thread of assumptions and misinformation. There also appears to be very little proof supporting the claim.

As it should be. STR is what affects bow damage IRL as well as the fantasy games on which EQ is based. DEX in the other games only affects chance to hit. Since EQ does not have a chance to hit stat in the Velious timeline, it's okay with me that they replace it with chance to crit instead (for Rangers and Warriors, anyway) because there is no other crit mechanism available.

Great discussion. So STR first and then DEX I am presuming. I also need to look into upgrading my bow as I am still using the Rune Oak Bow and should look into getting the Huntsman Bow.

So that brings me to my next question which may have been answered in the other forum links provided but I didn't see it.

What determines hit/miss. Because I sure get a lot of misses.

bows suck try a solo class if you like soloing

Spoken by someone who's obviously failed at Ranger.

DEX affects crits, can make a big diff.

On a more general note: Root and shot, baby. Land your dots. Melee em down. Keep root nets, recharge yourself, heal self when needed. You can do this in dungeons if you root mobs in a straight line and target the far one- will let you hit targets that are "too close". Pick old world mobs- lower hp, lower ac, and make high damage arrows if you want.

Bow kiting is for suckers imho