Is the Crystal Bow worth the price to recharge?

ilikelotsawaffles · **Posted:** April 7th, 2009, 5:14 pm

I just did roving elves and got my crystal bow, but it costs a lot per charge. I know the price goes down per charge, so should I buy seeds and charge them and sell the bows until I only have to pay 180k a charge?

Adbot · **Posted:** April 7th, 2009, 5:14 pm

Sev · **Posted:** April 7th, 2009, 8:19 pm

Bows are untardeable, only the seeds are.

Sunset Fish · **Posted:** April 8th, 2009, 9:13 am

Well, If you have the Money to keep Recharging it, then it's good, but if you don't have alot. The don't bother, You can find a better bow.
And since you want to sell the bows (like Sev said untradeable) you don't sound like a ranger.

Tank Of H3ll · **Posted:** April 8th, 2009, 7:30 pm

Idk..Personally I dont think its worth it because the rune crossbow with broad bolts is better and cheaper..I train with slayer using cannon.

blethorskite · **Posted:** April 9th, 2009, 1:31 am

Once you get the bow doen to 180k a charge it's not too bad, but I can understand your reluctance on forking out the gp needed to get to that point. I felt the same.

ilikelotsawaffles · **Posted:** April 10th, 2009, 5:19 pm

thanks guys, i think i try it or use the darkbow

Adbot · **Posted:** April 10th, 2009, 5:19 pm

Pfkninenines · Global Moderator 12/4/08

The Dark Bow isn't exactly the best training bow at all, you'd be better off with a crossbow + Broad bolts, or a Magic Short Bow with Steel or Mithril Arrows.

As for the Crystal Bow, it may cost a bit at first, but in the end you'll be paying 180k for 2500 Rune-eqsue arrows, averaging out to be 72gp per arrow. Factor in the fact that you don't have to pick anything up, and that you hit roughly 25% of your level at full charge (20% at 1/10 bow), and the Crystal Bow is quite the weapon.

It's a bit slower than other methods, but in the end it's all up to you to decide.

Italy4life · **Posted:** April 11th, 2009, 11:06 am

well dark bow get pretty expensive to with the double arrows.

whitedragon · **Posted:** April 16th, 2009, 8:48 am

I think if you have the money you should probably give it a try, but if you don't feel like using it then you dont really have to.

blethorskite · **Posted:** April 17th, 2009, 8:28 am

Why not give a few methods a try. See how the Dark Bow, xbow (try different bolts)and crystal bow compare if used for an hour each. I generally do stuff like for most things to make levelling a bit less boring. You could then post your results.

Dezzy · **Posted:** April 24th, 2009, 1:41 pm

its ok, if u have have the money to keep recharging it then go for it.
crystal bow is among the top 10 bows on rs

The Killer · **Posted:** April 24th, 2009, 11:00 pm

ur doing it wrong, use knives theyre rapid as hell so instead of hitting 1 20 with the bow u can hit 3 15s at the same time. also u help the economy by buying unsellables.

ultimasayan · **Posted:** May 7th, 2009, 10:12 am

i would say crystal bows are worth it...

i recently spent 3.3m on 10 seed and 10 recharge.
But the charging price starts at 900k then decreases 180k at time till they are 180k