R.I.P. brd

[Illmaeran]

I'm new to Final Fantasy PVP and have chosen to play with my BRD. Maybe I'm crazy, but I do enjoy it so far. Would someone please explain the "sweet spot" to me? How can we be too close or too far if a target's in range of attack? Thanks!

[Vandril]

Would someone please explain the "sweet spot" to me? How can we be too close or too far if a target's in range of attack? Thanks!

In regards to PvP: "Damage dealt by bows will vary depending on distance from the target."

Source: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...7af43f3c43828a

More specific information can be found here.

[AxelDH]

For the sake of balance, I think this 'ranged damage' modifier should be removed while in minuet (i.e. you should do 100% regardless of how near/far your target is). Otherwise, its very impractical to use.

While we're on this topic... I presume machinists get the same penalty as Bards at the moment? Not really heard anything about it...

[Vandril]

While we're on this topic... I presume machinists get the same penalty as Bards at the moment? Not really heard anything about it...

Good question...

I'd imagine so, but...

[RiceisNice]

Good question...

I'd imagine so, but...

We do. I had a BtE hit for around 500 when it normally hits for 2k.