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Metal_Daryl97
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago

Crossbow needs a SLIGHT buff

Think the crossbow was a great addition - good job! Definitely the most fun weapon to use for me but needs a few tweaks IMO - the projectile velocity for all ammo types should be increased slightly because I miss lots of shots at close distances when opponent decides to move just after I took the shot. Also, tiny increase in explosive bolt damage would be great since armor seems to protect against it 

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    Metal_Daryl97
    Seasoned Ace
    4 years ago

    Regular ammo one shot kills only within a very short distance and reload speed is extremely slow. The explosive bolt one shot kills at any distance as long as opponent not wearing armor but it's ridiculously hard to hit moving targets, just give it a try yourself. 

    https://youtu.be/DZxLlAz5_WE - uploaded this compilation today 

  • @Metal_Daryl97 At 60 damage, and the current slow velocity, it’s pretty darn hard to use. Turns out I stand around more than I realized as I’ve been zapped a few times by crossbows lol and it’s only when I’m immobile reloading or something and thinking I’m in the clear. Trying to hit a moving target with them is as much random luck as anything. Needs a buff in either damage, speed, or make the reload faster so a follow up shot is possible.
  • I would prefer a tighter hipfire to emphasize its best range.

    Also the bolt action  mode is bad, it needs to be up to par with the base and explosive

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    Metal_Daryl97
    Seasoned Ace
    4 years ago

    Agree, hipfire accuracy is ridiculously bad even at close range and the 2nd ammo type is underpowered (perhaps it could have much higher travel velocity than other ammo types, which would make it more suitable for med range combat) 

  • yall are crazy lol this is my new fav weapon...I was expecting people to ask for nerfs lol. its a slightly faster/nimbler ntw 50 imo. I got a one shot double kill through the window of a hovercraft, shocking wtf moment for me hehe. anyway, im getting close to unlocking the explosive bolt, and watching youre video it looks pretty fun too!!

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    Metal_Daryl97
    Seasoned Ace
    4 years ago

    Bolt velocity is ridiculously slow - took like 4 sec to hit a 400 m target, which means velocity is around 100-150 m/s for explosive bolt. Ntw-50 projectile velocity is like 4 times greater than that of crossbow... 

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