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The true difference between the classes is simply the Arrow Bomb vs Iron Arrow debate. The skills are similar; they both hit upto 6 enemies and both cost a lot of mana, however Iron Arrow is a bit cheaper This is where the similarities end; Iron Arrow gets weaker as it progressivly hits enemies, while Bomb gets stronger after it hits an enemy. This means Iron Arrow is most definitely going to be stronger on small mobs (3 or 4) and Bomb will be better on larger mobs (6 at a time). However, Iron Arrow is more powerful than bomb in all circumstances.
The true difference between the classes is simply the Arrow Bomb vs Iron Arrow debate. The skills are similar; they both hit upto 6 enemies and both cost a lot of mana, however Iron Arrow is a bit cheaper This is where the similarities end; Iron Arrow gets weaker as it progressivly hits enemies, while Bomb gets stronger after it hits an enemy. This means Iron Arrow is most definitely going to be stronger on small mobs (3 or 4) and Bomb will be better on larger mobs (6 at a time). However, Iron Arrow is more powerful than bomb in all circumstances.


Arrow Bomb has a stun ability, which makes up for its reletive weakness. When maxed, Bomb Arrow has a 60% chance to stun an enemy, for each enemy. Addmitingly, it doesn't seem like a "flat" 60% chance, weaker enemies tend to get stunned more often than the stronger enemies, and bosses never get stunned.
Please note that since Arrow Bomb does not pierce through enemies, it will do area damage (and perhaps stun) around the first monster it hits. Therefore, a group of six monsters can be easily hit by Iron Arrow; however, the same group must be very close to be affected by Arrow Bomb. It must also be noted, Iron Arrow's strengths are also its weaknesses; Arrow bomb has the ability to shoot upward or downward at a slight angle. This ability is useful in ranged combat from a safe spot.--[[User:Pph4m|Pph4m]] 22:36, 10 December 2006 (CST)
 
Arrow Bomb has a stun ability, which makes up for its relative weakness. When maxed, Bomb Arrow has a 60% chance to stun an enemy, for each enemy. Addmitingly, it doesn't seem like a "flat" 60% chance, weaker enemies tend to get stunned more often than the stronger enemies, and bosses never get stunned.


In 3rd job, the tables are reversed. XBows get Ice Shot, which freezes foes for upto 3 seconds as long as they aren't ice-resistant; however, it does not recieve critical attacks. Hunters get Fire Shot, which is stronger and recieves criticals.
In 3rd job, the tables are reversed. XBows get Ice Shot, which freezes foes for upto 3 seconds as long as they aren't ice-resistant; however, it does not recieve critical attacks. Hunters get Fire Shot, which is stronger and recieves criticals.
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