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{{flavour|An exceptionally large metal longbow.}}
 
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[[File:Longbow_piercer.png]] '''''the +7 longbow "Piercer"'''''
 
[[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'''<ref>{{source ref|0.23.0|art-data.txt|542}}</ref> has an excellent damage enchantment combined with the ability to shoot through rows of enemies all at once, which makes it an extremely desirable find for any archer—though you may wish to use a different bow for taking down single powerful foes.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.15]], Piercer's enchantment bonus was +2, +10.
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* Piercer was removed in [[0.24]]. Its piercing effect was added to the [[storm bow]].
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* Prior to [[0.15]], Piercer's enchantment bonus was +2, +10.
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* Prior to [[0.14]], Piercer had a [[vorpal]] brand instead of penetration.
  
Prior to [[0.14]], Piercer had a [[vorpal]] brand instead of penetration.
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==References==
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[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Bows]]
 
[[Category:Bows]]

Latest revision as of 10:55, 31 March 2020

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
An exceptionally large metal longbow.

Longbow piercer.png the +7 longbow "Piercer"

+7 longbow

Penetration brand
-2 EV

Desirability

Piercer[1] has an excellent damage enchantment combined with the ability to shoot through rows of enemies all at once, which makes it an extremely desirable find for any archer—though you may wish to use a different bow for taking down single powerful foes.

History

  • Piercer was removed in 0.24. Its piercing effect was added to the storm bow.
  • Prior to 0.15, Piercer's enchantment bonus was +2, +10.
  • Prior to 0.14, Piercer had a vorpal brand instead of penetration.

References