Huntsman bow

[david35]

Hello peoples! I'm not very good with the huntsman, and I was wondering if there is a way to get better at using it. I know there are tf2 experts somewhere on these forums, so if you could reply back with any tips or ideas that would be great. also if you have any spare bows, i would be happy to take them off your hands in a trade or something.

 

[Ezekiel]

In before the people that say lucksman.....

Things to remember when using the huntsman or the medic's crossbow is that it's a projectile weapon and IS affected by gravity so you might have to lead your target, and aim higher than your target at longer ranges. Plus if there's a group of targets, throw a shot in their direction, you might hit something.

 

[Mr. Lemming]

Yeah, Huntsman really relies in your ability to predict the movement of your opponent to get hits on them. And I know a lot of people refer to it (as Ezekiel stated) as the lucksman, but if you're truly good at it there's no luck involved to speak of. Bots are not really a good thing to use for practice with it also, they're fairly predictable which negates any real skill buildup. Try finding a friend to practice with on an empty server for best results.

1. Predict where the target will move

2a. Aim slightly high at a good distance and lead the target
2b. Aim level at medium/short distance

3. Watch the demo suddenly hit the ground with a well placed arrow in his good eye

 

[tastefulavenger]

i think the bow is fairly easy to use for a sniper weapon though since its hitbox is so darn large :/ as long as you see it go in some ones direction you know your getting a hit

 

[ShawnJ]

setp 1: shoot
step 2: join your hands
step 3: look up
step 4: pray the lord above
step 5: success!

 

[Shiznoe]

With the huntsman you really have to stay at close to medium range with it, I would not recommend long range with it at all. I still think that the huntsman can two shot a level 3 sentry so try to shoot buildings as much as you can with it also.