Is it better to train range on runescape with crossbows or bows?

Question

I've just got lvl 46 ranged, so i can use an addy crossbow. So should i use an addy crossbow with mith bolts or magic shortbow with mith arrows(when im lvl 50)? Which one is more cost-effective and quicker?

Answer 1

The shortbow would be more cost effective because arrows are generally cheaper than bolts but the crossbow would be faster because bolts hit harder and more rapidly than arrows. If you want both speed and cost effectiveness you should definitely use bronze or iron knives with the best dragon hide armor you can wear and Ava's attractor equipped which is the reward from the quest Animal Magnetism, it essentially allows you to use the same piece of ammo over a few times (3-5~) before it finally disappears. This is the method I used to train from 43 to my current level of 70. Even if you decide to go with a shortbow or crossbow the attractor will greatly reduce the cost of any method (as long as you do not attack from behind a fence or something because that will stop the ammo from being able to return to your ammo slot)

Answer 2

cross bow... faster. but innacurate. Bow- long range etc more options.

I'd suggest using a regular bow until rune crossbow or a higher range lvl. :)

Answer 3

hmmm i dont kno for sure because ive only played runescape up to like lvl4... so just pick which one does the best dmg and how quick it fires, or just go for looks, crossbows look kinda kl i think but so do bows.

Answer 4

It all depends on what you kill.



Generally crossbows are better.

Answer 5

cross bows

Answer 6

C bow for sure.

Answer 7

crossbows

Answer 8

cross bows >.<

Answer 9

lol, use bronze knifes or steel darts, use attack style "rapid"