Quote Originally Posted by Reynhart View Post
The same way I'll explain how Shield Lob and Shield Swipe damage are based or Sword Damage, and punch are based or Bow damage, or how they're affected by slashing or piercing resistance...simplicity

Or rather...I just tried something with my Bard. I engaged a mob at the closest range I can, and guess what ? I attacked with my bow, not with my fist !
So...you tried to deny my point by false statement ?
Well the animation must have changed because it most certainly was a punch in 1.0 and ARR release.

All the same, DEX does not increase ranged damage. It increases the attack power for bows.