Does wind affect your arrows? because sure as hell I am either a bad shot or its the wind.

[Cockroach]

A bad tradesman blames his tools.

[Lil Puppy]

Why not both?
Yes, wind affects arrows, so does gravity.

[Cockroach]

Originally posted by Lil Puppy:

Why not both?
Yes, wind affects arrows, so does gravity.

Seriously does the wind affect it?
How the hell do I know the wind direction.. I can only guess when you see those gusts..

[Grimwald]

Wind direction is on the mini-map. As your upgrade your bow it becomes more accurate (less chaos on the shot angle).

[Burnin' Hay Bale]

Not sure where the info was taken, in over 200 hours my arrows have always flown straight (if you compensate a bit to the right because perspective). So no, I wouldn't say that wind influences arrows as much as perspective does

[Cockroach]

Originally posted by Burnin' Hay Bale:

Not sure where the info was taken, in over 200 hours my arrows have always flown straight (if you compensate a bit to the right because perspective). So no, I wouldn't say that wind influences arrows as much as perspective does

I dont know. I keep missing the deathsquitos at a distance some times.

[jynx]

If your eyes are tired or your twitch skills decreasing after a long session, might be time for a break.

[Macdallan]

Originally posted by Burnin' Hay Bale:

Not sure where the info was taken, in over 200 hours my arrows have always flown straight (if you compensate a bit to the right because perspective). So no, I wouldn't say that wind influences arrows as much as perspective does

Have to agree, I thought the wind was a major factor until I got used to the aim point for the bow. It doesn't seem to matter at all. Some websites claim the wind affects arrows but the wiki says the wind does two things and neither of them involve arrows. Stronger bows and a higher skill seem to make archery far easier, and you do have to compensate for the aim point and drop due to gravity. You also have to take into account the elevation. Shooting down at something means you have to aim much lower, and up at something much higher.

Death skeeters are pretty small and fairly quick so they can be tough to hit. Probably better off blocking and one shotting them from close range if you can't hit them with a bow. It could simply be your skill or fatigue as jynx mentioned. I know I tend to mess up more shots if I've been playing for a while.

I guess anyone could could jump into the game and test fire a few shots with a crosswind since that's where you'd see the most obvious effect of wind on the arrows, if it has any.

Edit: Just jumped in to the game to test. Firing with the wind blowing from my left to my right at about 90 degrees. The arrow actually hits slightly left of my aim point, which has been exactly how this particular bow behaves all the time. It should have been pushed to the right because of the wind direction. I tested again firing with the wind and the arrow hits slightly left of my aim point. The wind does not seem to affect my arrows.

[Mr B.]

Wind doesn't affect arrows. The only time I miss is when I misjudgedthe height/gravity.

I've *never* seen it go to one side when I'm aiming.

[Cockroach]

I just seem to miss the target in the plains. I was thinking wind as not many trees for wind breaks..

[Ataxio]

Never felt wind effect my arrows.

[rDrop]

Originally posted by Cockroach:

A bad tradesman blames his tools.

Skeleton's arrows goes stright until the end of the universe.

[woodsguide]

the only things ive seen effect my shots..
quality of the bow
skill in bows
length of the pull

[Cockroach]

Originally posted by Rana:

Originally posted by Cockroach:

A bad tradesman blames his tools.

Skeleton's arrows goes stright until the end of the universe.

Through the deep ocean and to the other side to hit your boat.

[Mno]

Originally posted by Lil Puppy:

Why not both?
Yes, wind affects arrows, so does gravity.

They should add a wind indicator in that case, otherwise you're just guessing where your arrow is going to hit.

[zenebatos1]

this game as a surprising amount of things that feels "realistic", and while i like the idea that wind affect the flight of the arrows.

i don't believe they actually do..

There is an issue with the aiming, specialy at close distance, that is sligthly Off center to the left.

But thats because of the camera angle and perspective, and the placement of the camera even at max Zoom in doesn't help( its always above your head AND shoulder, so you actually have to aim lower the closer the target is once under the 20m distance)