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'''Distance Weapons''' are types of weapons that can be thrown or used to fire [[Ammunition|projectiles]] at targets. They are almost exclusively used by [[Paladin]]s, because [[Distance Fighting|ranged combat]] is their specialty. A unique aspect of distance weapons is hit chance, which defines how often an attack will even hit. As a compensation of hit chance, distance weapons ignore the [[Shielding]] of the target, but not the target's [[Armor]] value. [[Crossbows]] and [[Bows]] require [[Ammunition]] to be fired. If ammunition is not in your equipped [[Quivers|Quiver]], you won't attack your target, not even with [[Fist Fighting]]. [[Crossbows]] and [[Bows]] require ammunition called [[Bolts]] and [[Arrows]], respectively.

When choosing a distance weapon, keep in mind the following:
* Each weapon has a range parameter. This is the amount of tiles you have to be within, in both the x- and y- dimensions. For example, if you are at the origin (0,0) with a [[Warsinger Bow]], you could theoretically hit a creature in the range (-7,-7) to (+7,+7).
* You will only fire your weapon if the target is in your [[client]]'s viewport. In the example above, the [[Warsinger Bow]] will actually not hit a monster at (7,7) because the client's viewport will only extend to (7,5).
* Each weapon has its own hit rate, which is affected by [[Distance Fighting]] skill. In addition, there is also the Hit% attribute of items. Some items, such as [[The Devileye]], have a low or negative +Hit% to balance their immense +Atk. These modifiers make [[paladin]]s consider their weapon choice: consistent damage or unpredictable bursts? A low hit rate can be very frustrating, if the monsters would otherwise die easily, so [[The Devileye]] and [[Thorn Spitter]] for example are not usually considered as main weapons, but as weapons to use on special occasions, such as [[boss]] fights.
* Distance weapons do not have any [[Defense]] or [[Defense Modifier]]s at all. One-handed distance weapons such as [[Assassin Star]]s can be used with a [[Shields|shield]], however anything more powerful requires a bow or crossbow - which must be held with two hands.

[[Charged Distance Weapons]] could be made until [[Updates/11.40|Summer Update 2017]]. They were later merged into their respective base weapons which had become [[Imbuing|imbuable]].

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