How Does the Ranger Dual Wield Bonus Work?

[Razerpaw]

I keep hearing that at 51 the ranger gets a dual wield bonus which makes using 2 handers obsolete. I cannot find any documentation on how this works or what it entails. Does anyone have any details on what actually happens at 51 that makes such a change to their dual wield damage?

[Xaeophi]

Hm.. I ... dont think so.. at 51 you get double dmg with bows on targets that are standing still but not rooted [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Xaeophi]

never heard of a dual wield bonus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Legidias]

More MH bonus dmg = better dps from faster weaps over pure ratio

[DaytonaJoe]

Scroll down to the damage bonus segment.

https://wiki.project1999.com/Game_Mechanics

It's not a bonus specifically for dual wield, it's the 1h main hand damage bonus. People say that by lvl 51 your bonus has become significant enough that dual wielding is higher DPS than 2h, generally.

[skarlorn]

how does a ranger dual wield bowS

[Xanthias]

Originally Posted by skarlorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

how does a ranger dual wield bowS

Crossbows [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Ennewi]

A double rangbow?

[enjchanter]

Originally Posted by Xaeophi [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Hm.. I ... dont think so.. at 51 you get double dmg with bows on targets that are standing still but not rooted [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

ouch

[Jimjam]

Originally Posted by Cecily [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Remember you haven't had skill increases since level 39.

Dual wield doesn't work often at lower skill levels, so during the early game it's suggested you speak softly and carry a large stick.

I suspect skill caps between 39 and 51 are smoothed out with velious out. I've levelled several warriors and remember the caps being different levelling kunark vs velious.