Attack Speed Ladder

Attack Speed ladder Rating Corresponding Shots/minute
0 (Normal (Cross)bow) 74 shots per minute
1 (Normal (Cross)bow with booster) 84 shots per minute
2 (Fast Bow) 80 shots per minute
3 (Fast Bow with booster) 88 shots per minute

Final Attack for Crossbow Unknown
Final Attack for Bow 160 shots per minute

A common misconception is that bows and crossbows fire at different speeds even though they are both rated normal. This is probably because crossbows have a slight delay before they fire, making them slower in practicality but the same speed when standing still and firing. The delay for bows comes after the shot, like most attacks. Also, all archer attack skills are the same speed with the same weapon. That is to say, Strafe and Double Shot are the same speed.

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