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Bows penalties

SpaceSpace Member Posts: 71
in Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Does anybody know the penalties for using bows in close combat?

Do the same penalties apply to all ranged weapons?

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  • JalilyJalily Member Posts: 4,681
    edited February 2015
    The bow-wielding character gets -8 to hit while the melee attackers get +4 to hit and damage against them.

    This applies to all ranged weapons.
  • Son_of_ImoenSon_of_Imoen Member Posts: 1,806
    Using a ranged weapon in close combat gives you a penalty to AC, making you easier to get hit. If a character is using a ranged weapon face to face with a weapon, have him/her switch to a melee weapon or try disengaging to avoid getting hurt much quicker.
  • DJKajuruDJKajuru Member Posts: 3,300
    Are there penalties for mid and long range?
  • HeindrichHeindrich Member, Moderator Posts: 2,959
    DJKajuru said:

    Are there penalties for mid and long range?

    @DJKajuru No.
  • DJKajuruDJKajuru Member Posts: 3,300
    Heindrich said:

    DJKajuru said:

    Are there penalties for mid and long range?

    @DJKajuru No.
    Thank you!
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