so iv been looking around but didn't find an answer for this one.
the Hornbow say:
"...All hornbows are composite bows and can be modified to benefit from high Strength scores in the same way as other composite bows.. "
my question is this, how do you calculate it's cost if you want one with high strength scores?
a composite longbow cost an extra 100 gp per point while the composite shortbow is 75 per point.
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I have checked Armory 2 but haven't seen any note about the cost of improving the hornbow.
Comparing the other composite bows and the cost of improving them I noticed that a short composite bow has a base price of 75 gp and a composite longbow has a base price of 100, and improving cost, respectively, 75 and 100 gp for each point of strength damage.
So the cost of improving the weapon is the same as the weapon base cost.
From that, I infer that the cost of each additional point of strength damage for the hornbow is 130 gp, the same as its base cost.
As it is something inferred and not an actual rule, your GM opinion can be different.
Edit: LOL, I did spend some time writing a complex post and making it clear, and *Thelith dit that in two rows of text.
Keep in mind it is almost always better to just get adaptive by level 5 anyway, especially if you anticipate debuffing enemies so you don't lose attack as well as damage.
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Keep in mind it is almost always better to just get adaptive by level 5 anyway, especially if you anticipate debuffing enemies so you don't lose attack as well as damage.
True, but adaptive require a magical bow. If bows aren't their primary weapon, a lot of players will not buy a magical version.
And he can want to price it for a NPC equipment.
If their bow isn't their primary weapon, they shouldn't be compositing to max strength anyway, so no big deal.
thx a lot guys. 130 per str point does seem like the right answer.
+5 damage for like 600 gold for a basic ranged weapon for a fighter??
Why wouldn't he?
Yeah I agree with this.
My Bloodrager has a +1 Adaptive Hornbow as a backup weapon, but at lower levels saving 2,500gp is definitely worth it.
Also thank you Firebug for the Amentum, I totally didn' know about that item =)
Adaptive is a flat 1,000gp cost enchantment, a hornbow is more expensive at composite +8. Again, if you aren't planning on making the bow magical because its a back up weapon, it's a bad idea to put it to your max strength rating. When you're a higher level and can afford to toss out 3,430gp for that adjusting strength, do it, but all it takes before then to disable your bow ability is a single ray of enfeeblement.