Hello,

Can anyone tell me about this. Is this part of the X-bow mechanic or is it cheating?

Nevica

There is no crossbow in Crysis 3.
But as for the bow, its projectile size is much bigger than it looks.

You know what I mean (crossbow, bow).

What are you saying. Are you saying that the hitbox is large for bow projectiles? I think that is what you are saying.

You know what I mean (crossbow, bow).

What are you saying. Are you saying that the hitbox is large for bow projectiles? I think that is what you are saying.

There is no auto aim for the bow, there is some 'minor' compensation that makes it easier to hit. Also there is more of the compensation if you are not scoped in... seems logical.

You know what I mean (crossbow, bow).

What are you saying. Are you saying that the hitbox is large for bow projectiles? I think that is what you are saying.
Yeah pretty much... although it's kinda the opposite of a hitbox (hitbox is on the enemy, but instead the projectile has a large "hitbox" I suppose you could say)

People keep things simple and just link the video which explains everything

Watch from 0:58 onwards to see how bow works:




In short, it fires a tree-trunk sized arrows.

There is another factor of compensation based on degrees, it is currently understood that the bow allows a 14 degree angle of compensation non-zoomed.
So over long distances if the target is anywhere between a 14 degree angle of where you roughly aimed, the arrow will guide itself to the target.

Courtesy of Coolguy:

In short, it fires a tree-trunk sized arrows.
thats just retarded imo, no wonder i hate bow users
i dont think u need much skills with the bow cos ive seen lvl~35(no nanosuit reboot) getting ~35 kills, ~7 deaths with the bow in cell vs rebel..

hopefully crytek can nerf n balance few weapons on next patch.. like they did with jackle n scarab
1. bow - maybe no auto aim, but too op especially in cell vs rebel, reduce the fire rate and/or 14 degree angle bonus etc
2. pole + heavy weapon pro - too op, it shouldnt get speed boost with heavy weapon pro

3. scar + laser - too op, reduce accuracy etc

i hate shotguns so didnt use jackle(wish i used it b4 nerf), but had no issue getting scarab dog tag within one nanosuit reboot even b4 nerfed it.

Here's another one describing the bow: