Asherons Call: Orion Speeks on the Weeping Weapons

Orion posted on the ACDM Boards regarding the PvP controversy surrounding the Weeping Weapons:

[I]As stated before on other boards, we have been looking at the effect that the new Weeping Weapons have had on PvP. We've been testing them today, and also reading the feedback that has been posted on the various boards.

While the weapons appeared well-balanced in controlled situations, we have determined that four of the weapons tip the scales too far in one direction: the wand, bow, crossbow and atlatl.

As a result, the following changes will be made to the weapons at the beginning of the July Patch:

Bow: The bow will have it's damage bonus modifier reduced to a more survivable level of 80%.

Crossbow and Atlatl: These weapons will have their damage bonus reduced to 100%.

Wand: The wand will see a reduction in the maximum slayer bonus that it is afforded. The new value will eliminate the chance for mages to single shot a prepared and seasoned PvP player.

When the new weapons are released please post any additional feedback you have on this thread.

Thank You

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