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I like to use the bow above other weapons, however I admit is boring to spend time making arrows.

When facing a large number of enemies I use potions, the sword is only for basic protection.

I think that both the bows and the swords are equal in importance due to the fact the each of them work better in their corresponding area... if you were in a confined space, a sword would be the smarter choice, however in an open plain a bow would be the smarter move. However I believe that a sword has a higher enchantibility, making it slightly better, but not really.

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I think that both the bows and the swords are equal in importance due to the fact the each of them work better in their corresponding area... if you were in a confined space, a sword would be the smarter choice, however in an open plain a bow would be the smarter move. However I believe that a sword has a higher enchantibility, making it slightly better, but not really.

That has been said, like 15 times already.

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I was on this PvP server and I kept sniping people off of cliffs, sending them plummeting to their deaths.

They banned me because they thought I was using aimbot lol

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I was on this PvP server and I kept sniping people off of cliffs, sending them plummeting to their deaths.

They banned me because they thought I was using aimbot lol

Wats so funny? U a greifer?

I prefer a bow but I always have a sword on me for tight quarters

Most of the people that say sword is better also say they stink at aiming. Now i didn't come here to brag, but i'm pretty awesome with a bow.
Me and my friend had a contest. We were to hit the upper pixel of the torch (brightest pixel btw) from about 7ish blocks away.
We both fired off nearly 30 arrows, and i won, because i hit it, he didn't make it. (btw this was in the xbox mode)

That aside, i have to say i myself like the sword a lot better. I never play pvp, so this is only my mob fighting.

I never use bow because you need arrows for it, i haven't used bow on the computer yet (just got it, been playing xbox) though.

You can easily outsmart a skeleton with a sword. Just put SOMETHING between you and that skeleton and do some smart and quick thinking, and you have him.

Swords can be made easier, have you ever heard someone say, "I just made my first bow! Now to craft my first sword on this world!"
I don't think so.

I find shooting a zombie with my bow a bit of a waste. I can easily kill a zombie with my sword. I think i'd rather use a bow than a wood sword, but only if i have enough arrows.

I just prefer a sword, although I am equally competent with a bow and I carry one with me to deal with Creepers in caves.

I <3 swords. I just do. When ever i have a bow, i just never use it for some reason, the only time i use it is in pvp

swords before bows.

Woo! Archers are winning in the poll! Go range!

Both...... In PVP, I use the bow as I creep toward someone, then finish them off with the bow.

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Both...... In PVP, I use the bow as I creep toward someone, then finish them off with the bow.

Sounds like a great combo! XD

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i will stand 100 blocks away from you with my bow and kill you before you get a chance to hit me.

I can fully Ignore your diamond sword, as i shoot arrows at you!

An enchanted diamond sword with sharpness 5, and fire aspect 2.

Bows, because one, the range (duh) and two, I'm pretty sure you can have one hit kills with level 30 bows, but not swords.

Bows for sure, they last forever and 2 hit kills most mobs with just power 1.

If I can only have one I'd pick a bow. I'd must rather be able to be a pansy and just shoot the mobs from far away

Why choose? I like both! I always use bows at long range, and swords when the enemy is within 10 blocks.

It depends

If there are more than 3 mob attacking me, I use swords. If there is 3 mobs not seeing me, I use bow.