What exactly affects the different draw speed and arrow speed on shortbows? Does anyone have any recommendations for what to use? So far, the cactus one I made seems like the best.
I think I read somewhere that the addon ability of cactus was changed from a flat bonus to being based on durability. Is that right?
Lastly, what exactly does the cutlass do? Is it worth trying to find a full guard pattern?
I've tried looking a bit through the code (hurray open source!), but I haven't been able to find the answers to any of these unfortunately. Thanks to anyone who can answer any of these.
Edit: So I played around with them a bit in creative. It seems like higher durability = worse draw speed and better arrow speed. I also noticed you can make an enchanted bowstring with Enchanted Fabric from thaumcraft. It has better slightly draw speed, slightly worse arrow speed, and 1 extra modifier. With that in mind, it seems like a shortbow made from 1 paper rod, 1 cactus rod, and 1 enchanted bowstring is the best option.
As for arrows, I'm still not quite clear on what's the best. Slime seems to be the most lightweight without impacting accuracy. The default feather fletching seems to be the most effective, as the others just seem to add weight or decrease accuracy. As for arrowheads, steel seems to be the best balance between damage and weight, but cactus is a nice cheap option.
I think I read somewhere that the addon ability of cactus was changed from a flat bonus to being based on durability. Is that right?
Lastly, what exactly does the cutlass do? Is it worth trying to find a full guard pattern?
I've tried looking a bit through the code (hurray open source!), but I haven't been able to find the answers to any of these unfortunately. Thanks to anyone who can answer any of these.
Edit: So I played around with them a bit in creative. It seems like higher durability = worse draw speed and better arrow speed. I also noticed you can make an enchanted bowstring with Enchanted Fabric from thaumcraft. It has better slightly draw speed, slightly worse arrow speed, and 1 extra modifier. With that in mind, it seems like a shortbow made from 1 paper rod, 1 cactus rod, and 1 enchanted bowstring is the best option.
As for arrows, I'm still not quite clear on what's the best. Slime seems to be the most lightweight without impacting accuracy. The default feather fletching seems to be the most effective, as the others just seem to add weight or decrease accuracy. As for arrowheads, steel seems to be the best balance between damage and weight, but cactus is a nice cheap option.