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Re: What is the secret to the longbow?

Take your time to practice it in the firing range. Pick 2, one with 4x-8x (or 10x), the other with 2x-3x(4x), fill a golden backpack with heavy ammo, then enable the AI enemies with the cheat, they're much better than the fixed / slow moving targets and sometimes have an unpredictable change of direction. Try that for like 30 minutes, then go into matches and you'll probably see improvements.

The abuse of G7 may be a reason why the Longbow feels inconsistent. Many players got used to spam shots fast and use hipfire more in close range while jumping and running around. This doesn't work with the Longbow, as it has a slow sway and fire rate, while it also doesn't benefit of the generous projectile spread of the Triple Take.

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DarthValtrex
Hero (Retired)
6 years ago
@DoYaSeeMe When I use the Triple Take it is fully choked so the spread is not a huge part of it. I find the Triple Take is really only effective with the choke and when you land head shots, other wise it's really only good for close combat.. Without the choke you get outshot by the G7, Charge Rifle or what ever it is.

For some reason I have a hard time following the projectile from the Longbow so I have a difficult time seeing if the bullet is coming up short or going to long. I've run into the same issue with the kraber, I'm so inconsistent with the Kraber I'll only pick it up if my team mates don't want it.

Perhaps I should go get some glasses?!
SixthOTD
6 years ago
@DarthValtrex Aim better.