Deepwood Stalker

[Mamalian]

Why does Exposing Strike have a +1 Crit Range/Multiplier and the ranged version Sniper Shot have a +2?

We know the devs hate melees but this is a little too obvious.

[droid327]

Because Tempest will double hit with it, and will get more mileage out of the Sneak attack window

Remember it was designed two decades ago...the game priorities were different

[unbongwah]

Because Deepwood Stalker was designed to favor ranged combat over melee. Notice how Aimed Shot, Leg Shot, and Head Shot don't grant melee attacks; Strikes Like Lightning is +10% Doublestrike +20% Doubleshot; and there's nothing akin to Improved Archer's Focus or Heavy Draw for melee weapons.

I also find it ironic when people accuse the devs of "hating" melee, when for a long time they were accused of "hating" ranged - especially archers pre-Horizon Walker. Oh how the tables have turned, or something.

[Maidenstalker]

...there's nothing akin to ... Heavy Draw for melee weapons.

Well, except Power Attack.

[Mamalian]

Well, except Power Attack.

LOLz

Dumb question about Heavy Draw, does it actually work? Asking as I don't see the damage modifier go up when it's enabled.