Can you bash with a bow?

Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:11 pm

If so, which block perks are worth taking if using only a bow?
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Fanny Rouyé
 
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:51 pm

Nope, none of them work, sadly.
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Scott
 
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:12 pm

Overdraw (5)
Eagle Eye
Critical Shot (3)
Steady Hand (1)
Power Shot
Hunter's Discipline
Ranger
Quick Shot
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sara OMAR
 
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:04 am

Yes, you can bash with a bow.

I can't remember off-hand which perks are viable though, but I'm sure someone'll clear that up very shortly.
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:35 am

Yes, you can bash with a bow.

I can't remember off-hand which perks are viable though, but I'm sure someone'll clear that up very shortly.

I think he meant the shield bash, not the standard bow bash.
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:32 pm

If you don't have the bow drawn you can do this sort of punching move to temporarily stagger an opponent.
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Krystina Proietti
 
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:04 pm

I think he meant the shield bash, not the standard bow bash.

Well, it that case only Deadly Bash affects it. Not really worth investing in the block tree for that, though. :D
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Tracey Duncan
 
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:12 pm

If you have a bow drawn, but not an arrow knocked you can use the block button to bash (aka punch them with your bow fist). It only consumes stamina and I am not 100% if there is a specific perkt hat does this.
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:04 pm

Overdraw (5)
Eagle Eye
Critical Shot (1)
Power Shot
Hunter's Discipline
Ranger
Quick Shot
I modified the list above for an alternative to spending perks. Once Power Shot is unlocked, Critical Shot becomes moot. The staggering is the same as a two second paralyze.

As for the question, I've not bashed with a bow, nor have I staggered an opponent with blocking. If it's possible to bash, I would have to assume forward movement would be required. In a non-moving block, damage is simply reduced, but not by much. I don't recommend blocking with a bow at mid to high levels.
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David Chambers
 
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Post » Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:52 pm

Yes, you can bash. Moving or not, it's a great way to fight in close quarters as it allows you to take another shot or block a sword swing. (you really feel tough using it)
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