"Rain of Arrows" not working properly?

[Dhanen]

Hi all. Maybe it's a noob dumb question but, why when I use "Rain of Arrows" even being near the enemy, focused and with enough CP; no matters what but arrows fall over me. Great Bow the very same, sometimes fall over the enemy but the attack seems pretty Looney Toons because fall around the enemies doing their shape -__-
Others using that attack hits me even being out of their sight (and doing much more damage than me).
I don't see anything that increases range and the damage I guess is leveling weapon and DEX/STR.

Any tip/help pretty welcome.

[echo_ML]

Are you sure you're locked onto your enemy when using it?

[Weedsmell]

you need to lock on the enemy for the arrows to fall upon them, otherwise they fall on you

you can use the camera to an extent to get shots behind cover and through walls

and.... when the invaders do much more damage than you is due to having buffs/build and using GOLLEM ARROWS that have a stunlock and AoE effect, that makes every arrow hit if the target fails to escape

[Weedsmell]

also some tips for greatbows:
-the lance talisman does work with arrows making counter hits deal more damage (not sure if the same aplies for dagger talisman and headshots tho...)
-radahn's bow buffs his arrows by 20% (and stacks with a second bow in your back)
-sacred great arrows provide a golden vow buff AoE, so its a good idea to shoot one at your feet
-you can draw your bow from a jump, making you much more nimble
-for extended range and damage there are 2 different talismans called arrow sting/reach

[Noiz]

Originally posted by Weedsmell:

also some tips for greatbows:
-the lance talisman does work with arrows making counter hits deal more damage (not sure if the same aplies for dagger talisman and headshots tho...)
-radahn's bow buffs his arrows by 20% (and stacks with a second bow in your back)
-sacred great arrows provide a golden vow buff AoE, so its a good idea to shoot one at your feet
-you can draw your bow from a jump, making you much more nimble
-for extended range and damage there are 2 different talismans called arrow sting/reach

For the second to last point, I suppose, merely the small bow and the black bow can shoot while jumping, right?

[Zetheros]

you have to be locked on and close enough to the target.

[Weedsmell]

Originally posted by Noiz:

For the second to last point, I suppose, merely the small bow and the black bow can shoot while jumping, right?

yeah, only those bows can shoot while jumping

but greatbows also interact with the jump, the ''jump shot'' allows you to shortcut part of the drawing animation

[Dhanen]

As said in the question itself I am focused (this is, locked, tagged...) on enemy. Not enough noob to not know this, lol.

Originally posted by echo_ML:

Are you sure you're locked onto your enemy when using it?

Yes, very sure.

Originally posted by Weedsmell:

you need to lock on the enemy for the arrows to fall upon them, otherwise they fall on you

you can use the camera to an extent to get shots behind cover and through walls

and.... when the invaders do much more damage than you is due to having buffs/build and using GOLLEM ARROWS that have a stunlock and AoE effect, that makes every arrow hit if the target fails to escape

I have enemies locked and or fall over me (without losing the lock / tagging) or fall over them but only one or two hits.
If enemies are far, even tagged fall over me, even with the greabow.

I didn't knew about jumping with bow, but this is not the "Rain of Arrows", right?

I'll check the Radahn's bow as well. But can't carry enough weight with my Houndfang (I'm samurai, cap 80Life 80Dex, upped some strength and I think in english is "endurance").

Originally posted by Zetheros:

you have to be locked on and close enough to the target.

I am, yes :)


Thanks all for the very fast responses and sorry for my clumpsy english!

Oh, I want to reiterate that it happens both being near or far (but EVERY TIME locked on enemy).

[Akiya]

Originally posted by Dhanen:

As said in the question itself I am focused (this is, locked, tagged...) on enemy. Not enough noob to not know this, lol.

Originally posted by echo_ML:

Are you sure you're locked onto your enemy when using it?

Yes, very sure.

Originally posted by Weedsmell:

you need to lock on the enemy for the arrows to fall upon them, otherwise they fall on you

you can use the camera to an extent to get shots behind cover and through walls

and.... when the invaders do much more damage than you is due to having buffs/build and using GOLLEM ARROWS that have a stunlock and AoE effect, that makes every arrow hit if the target fails to escape

I have enemies locked and or fall over me (without losing the lock / tagging) or fall over them but only one or two hits.
If enemies are far, even tagged fall over me, even with the greabow.

I didn't knew about jumping with bow, but this is not the "Rain of Arrows", right?

I'll check the Radahn's bow as well. But can't carry enough weight with my Houndfang (I'm samurai, cap 80Life 80Dex, upped some strength and I think in english is "endurance").

Originally posted by Zetheros:

you have to be locked on and close enough to the target.

I am, yes :)


Thanks all for the very fast responses and sorry for my clumpsy english!

Oh, I want to reiterate that it happens both being near or far (but EVERY TIME locked on enemy).

I going to put a le Dot here for future refence, I am Having the same issue with the Founding rain of stars (1st game - Int run), I know it is a "Short Range" AoE but it fells always over me, making it worthless as it is. on the other hand I see Invaders trowing rain of arrows and Founding raing of stars from a far, I am reallz upset that I am not able to replicate even with a focused enemy