On Mar 24, 2:05 pm, IanthePez <ianthe...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I'm new to the game, and after a few horrible deaths, I have my
> current ranger up to level 15.
Check the user's guide.
http://rephial.org/wiki/UserManual/
> My question is concerning items. I have a vague understanding of what
> the numbers after an item name do, but I can't tell when an item is
> better than another....
>
> For example
>
> Beaked Axe (2d6) (+2, +4)
> or
> Two Handed Sword (3d6)
>
> I know that the beaked axe has +2 to hit, and +4 to damage.
> Which item is better? Is the +4 damage applied to each die? Would
> that make it 1d6+4, 1d6+4?
No. The 3d6 weapon would be better, once you enchant it with scrolls
in the Alchemist. This is extremely im****tant, especially for your
bow. You can enchant up to (+9, +9) with some effort, up to (+7, +7)
easily.
In any case, if you are reasonably strong and dextrous, you can get 2
(or possibly 3) blows with a dagger or main gauche. In that case,
both of your weapons are worthless. Once you enchant a light weapon
to +7 or higher it should do more damage than either of yours.
> My other question is how do I know how fast a weapon is? I have seen
> some good crossbows, but people say they are slower...how do I tell??
Rangers get an extra shot with a longbow or shortbow at level 20.
Until then, the crossbow will do more damage. Just don't bother
enchanting it. Save the scrolls for level 20.
> Last thing...on the heavier armors they have a penalty to hit. Is
> this going to matter at level 15?
No.
They are more likely to be a problem in that you can't carry as much
inventory without being slowed--and that will get you killed.
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