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Does strength stat affect bow damage?

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:53 pm
by MISTERYan
Hi, building a ranger and just wondering if putting points into the strength stat actually increases the damage done with my bow or should it all go to dexterity?

Re: Does strength stat affect bow damage?

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:56 pm
by Eliminater
Yes str helps bow damage since it's pierce.

Re: Does strength stat affect bow damage?

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:03 pm
by MISTERYan
Okay great thanks, what do you think is a good str to dex ratio?

Re: Does strength stat affect bow damage?

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:04 pm
by SneakyPerry
300:175

Re: Does strength stat affect bow damage?

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:09 pm
by MISTERYan
300:175=60:35=12:7 lol okay thanks so basically each level I guess I'm doing 2 vit, 2str, 1dex

Re: Does strength stat affect bow damage?

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:15 pm
by Eliminater
Depends on your build choice , ask 10 rangers get 10 answers. 2-2-0-1 is my preference

Re: Does strength stat affect bow damage?

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:35 pm
by rouge1235
Depends on your build choice , ask 10 rangers get 10 answers. 2-2-0-1 is my preference
Unless you need focus