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{{flavour|An exceptionally large metal longbow.}}
 
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[[File:Longbow_piercer.png]] '''''the +7 longbow "Piercer"'''''
 
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==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
Access to [[penetration]]-[[brand]]ed ammunition is the biggest advantage [[crossbows]] have over [[bows]], but '''Piercer''' gets around that issue (and without the ammo limitations a crossbow-wielder would face). Piercer's excellent damage enchantment and ability to shoot through rows of enemies all at once make it an extremely desirable find for any archer, though they may wish to use a different bow for taking down single powerful foes.
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Piercer's excellent damage enchantment and ability to shoot through rows of enemies all at once make it an extremely desirable find for any archer, though they may wish to use a different bow for taking down single powerful foes.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 12:42, 27 February 2018

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An exceptionally large metal longbow.

Longbow piercer.png the +7 longbow "Piercer"

+7 longbow

Penetration brand
-2 EV

Desirability

Piercer's excellent damage enchantment and ability to shoot through rows of enemies all at once make it an extremely desirable find for any archer, though they may wish to use a different bow for taking down single powerful foes.

History

Prior to 0.15, Piercer's enchantment bonus was +2, +10.

Prior to 0.14, Piercer had a vorpal brand instead of penetration.