Bow

“	Kenaryn the Hunter, faithful companion to the All-Father, first taught the Elves and Centaurs to use bows. Effective marksmanship requires strength of arm, keen eyes, and a steady hand, but ranged attacks grant a great advantage.	”
	- Bow skill description

The bow skill determines what bows a player can equip, and affects bow attack rating and damage.

For a list of available bows, see Bow Weapons.

Races, Classes, and Runes

Skill granted by:

• Race: None
  
• Base Class: Fighter, Rogue
  
• Starting Trait: Proficient with Bows
  
• Class: Huntress, Ranger, Scout
  
• Discipline: Archer
  
• Mastery Rune: None
  

Bow Powers

Aimed Shot

"Weapon Power Boost"
Requires: Bow Skill (30)

• Granted: Level 1
• Stamina Cost: 7
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: Moderate
• Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power. Requires Bow weapon in left hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds

Warning Shot

"Weapon Power and Hate Reducer"
Requires: Bow Skill (45)

• Granted: Level 1
• Stamina Cost: 7
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Reduces Hate
• Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power. Requires Bow weapon in left hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
  • Reduces Hate
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (150 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members
  
  

Distracting Shot

"Weapon Power and Taunt"
Requires: Bow Skill (60)

• Granted: Level 1
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: High
• Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power. Requires Bow weapon in left hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
  • Generates Hate: High
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (150 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members
  
  

Thirsty Arrow

This power will stack with: Shred Rend The Throat Blood Horns

"Weapon Power and Bleeding Damage"
Requires: Bow Skill (75)

• Granted: Level 1
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: Moderate
• Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power. Requires Bow weapon in left hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
  • Generates Hate: No
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (150 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members
  • Does damage over time (Every 5 seconds):
    • Duration: 25 to 65 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
    • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Bleeding' (0)
    • Health Damage: 5 — 13 points of Health
    • Flagged as 'Bleeding' damage
    • Dispel Tags: Bleed, Effect
    
    

Hornet's Sting

This power will stack with: Pious Word of Binding Blindness Plague of Blindness Glimpse of the Pit Strike Blind Claws of Blindness Knavery

"Weapon Power and Attack Debuff"
Requires: Bow Skill (90)

• Granted: Level 1
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: Moderate
• Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power. Requires Bow weapon in left hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  • Generates Hate: No
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (150 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members
  • Applies Effect(s):
    • Duration: 15 to 30.2 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
    • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttackValueDebuff' (0)
    • Attack Penalty: – 1% to 41% (from power rank 0 to 40)
    • Dispel Tags: Debuff, Effect
    
    

Naargal's Dart

"Weapon Power and Poison Damage"
Requires: Bow Skill (90)

• Granted: Level 1
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: Moderate
• Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power. Requires Bow weapon in left hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
  • Generates Hate: No
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (150 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members
  • Does damage over time (Every 5 seconds):
    • Duration: 65 seconds (at power rank 40)
    • Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
    • Health Damage: 14 — 34 points of Health
    • Flagged as 'Poison' damage
    • Dispel Tags: Effect, Poison

Note: Naargal's Dart is a Huntress only weapon power

See Also

Archery