So...it appears SE really[/i] wants us to use Crossbows...
Pre-adjustment
Materials:
Moldy Bolt
Malachite Crystal
Relic Adaman x2
Dark Matter
Yield:
NQ: 33
HQ1: 66
HQ2: 99
HQ3: 99
Post-adjustment
Materials:
Moldy Bolt
Malachite Crystal
Relic Adaman
Dark Matter
Yield:
NQ: 99
HQ1: 99
HQ2: 99
HQ3: 99
and the stat changes:
Pre-adjustment
DMG:156 Delay:192
Ranged Accuracy+25
Magic Accuracy+25
Additional effect: Light damage
Post-adjustment
DMG:156 Delay:192
Ranged Accuracy+25
Magic Accuracy+25
"Recycle"+20
Additional effect: Light damage
So, they've made every synth of these bolts be an entire stack, removed a 2-3mil material from the cost, and added a whopping +20 Recycle to them, essentially making them last forever with Scavenge. (pardon my liberty with terms- no they won't LITERALLY last forever, but a damn long time).
I've toyed around with these things, and they sure are fun for a Ranger who prefers Gastraphetes. The added "enlight" helps bring bolt white damage closer to bullets- not equivalent, but helps close the gap for sure. So what are your thoughts? Do you see yourself using these and moving to an Xbow build, a fun toy to have while being Trueflight Hero, or a complete waste of gil and time?
Personally, I'm still pissed that CORs got a mainhand weapon from Dynamis that allows them to still rock their RMEA guns, while we're given a lackluster Crossbow that most would still opt for Gastraphetes when facing the choice of Gun vs. Crossbow. But this does help make up for it slightly.