So, with the DH being the only class that can duel-wield xbows, I was wondering how this balances out with choosing a bow instead. I feel that it will be similar to using daggers and one-handed swords to two-handed swords. Maybe xbows wont be as strong as bows, but then no other class would equip them. If they are as strong as bows, then why would a DH use bows.
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It will probably be an attack speed thing. The small xbows will have greater attack speed but less damage. And for example the super rare ones will have sick damage.
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im talking about the balance between using a crossbow or a bow. why would you use a bow if you can have to crossbows? but if the dmg of two xbows = 1 regular bow, then no other class would ever want to equip a xbow since they can only have one. unless you have one with a shield?
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Maybe they will have different effects? Like say..maybe crossbows are more prone to giving +skills? Idk...
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The pistol crossbows are a single item with two teeny little crossbows in it - like how your gloves drop as one item with two gloves in it. And as said before, are her class specific item.
The rest of the crossbows are bigger and supposedly equivalent to bows. It'd be like asking "why would a barbarian use swords when he can use maces."
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Hey. Hey! Guys that are there - are the Witchdoctor masks really their class specific item? .. cause that'd be kind of cool with a k. Kewl whip.
Could you imagine a barbarian wearing a WD maks? No. Likewise, in D2 you never saw a paladin running around with a hawk on his face.
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I was more concerned with the possibility they all used the same generic helmet types, that it just magically morphed into a mask on the Witch, like how they become very tall or pointy on other classes.
Considering they said there will be a nearly endless stream of loot, I'm expecting shit-tons of unique looking equipment. It's hard to imagine how "endless" the loot will be, but if there truly are hundreds of pieces of unique looking equipment in all slots, then it will be unbelievably fun. I think your character will have their own look, especially if rares are the best forms of equipment. Therefore, if you're lucky, your character could possibly obtain the greatest sword (for example) in the entire realm. I think that would be awesome.
However, I imagine specific items will eventually prevail as the "go-to" items for each class, so there might be a lot of similar looking players near endgame.
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Pistol crossbows will not be a class specific item. They said that the demon hunter will be the only class who can duel wield them. Why would they saythat if no other class can weild them.
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I was more concerned with the possibility they all used the same generic helmet types, that it just magically morphed into a mask on the Witch, like how they become very tall or pointy on other classes.
No I'm pretty sure the masks are just normal helms like all the other classes. My justification for this is that I cannot imagine the Witch Doctor wearing a chain mail coif.
BUT they said it doesn't magically morph when you equip them, they said the icon looks just like what it looks like when equipped. So the item only magically morphs when transferring from player to player, in which case you wouldn't notice the morph.
I assume it's a speed bs dmg situation. I guess my question is more geared towards how they will handle duel wield and pistol chows. With the dh being the only class that can duel wield them, then why would any other class equip only one? If two pistol xbows more or less equal a regular bow then only being able to equip one would never be worth it for any other class. The only two options I see are:
A. Pistol xbows are stronger than half of a regualr bow. However, the dh will recieve a nerd to the second one equipped much like the rogue of wow.
B. You can equip shields with pistol xbows giving you a reason to equip only one. If so, then I fully plan on playing a dh with a shield and pistol xbow since I plan on relying on traps. Unless the add some passive block/dodge when due wielding like the assassin with claws.
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So, with the DH being the only class that can duel-wield xbows, I was wondering how this balances out with choosing a bow instead. I feel that it will be similar to using daggers and one-handed swords to two-handed swords. Maybe xbows wont be as strong as bows, but then no other class would equip them. If they are as strong as bows, then why would a DH use bows.
This leads to the question if they were ever gonna be taking bow, or other weapon choices seriously for DH. They were pretty determined to push the idea all the way on Blizzcon Q&A.
I still don't see them actually bring in other serious weapon options for the class.
I'm sure they'll be just as common. The DH doesn't specialize in them, its just their class specific item, like the Wizard's Orb. It doesn't mean they expect every DH to use them, though.
I'm sure they'll be just as common. The DH doesn't specialize in them, its just their class specific item, like the Wizard's Orb. It doesn't mean they expect every DH to use them, though.
True, but if it's going to cut back the DH overall damage then people will be forced (if they want max damage) to use double crossbows.
It's not always about damage. A lot of the item choice is by modifiers. There was talk about a quiver item as well. so you would sacrifice the second xbow pistol but these quivers may have special mods that you can't get anywhere else like adding elemental damage. there will always be a balance between all of the items.Its the same way there was no one best wep for the barb in D2. Blizzard is pretty good at balancing.
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The rest of the crossbows are bigger and supposedly equivalent to bows. It'd be like asking "why would a barbarian use swords when he can use maces."
They have not yet told us if the burrito cannon will be making a reappearance.
Hey. Hey! Guys that are there - are the Witchdoctor masks really their class specific item? .. cause that'd be kind of cool with a k. Kewl whip.
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However, I imagine specific items will eventually prevail as the "go-to" items for each class, so there might be a lot of similar looking players near endgame.
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No I'm pretty sure the masks are just normal helms like all the other classes. My justification for this is that I cannot imagine the Witch Doctor wearing a chain mail coif.
BUT they said it doesn't magically morph when you equip them, they said the icon looks just like what it looks like when equipped. So the item only magically morphs when transferring from player to player, in which case you wouldn't notice the morph.
A. Pistol xbows are stronger than half of a regualr bow. However, the dh will recieve a nerd to the second one equipped much like the rogue of wow.
B. You can equip shields with pistol xbows giving you a reason to equip only one. If so, then I fully plan on playing a dh with a shield and pistol xbow since I plan on relying on traps. Unless the add some passive block/dodge when due wielding like the assassin with claws.
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I still don't see them actually bring in other serious weapon options for the class.
It is just so not like Rogue, and in a bad way!
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