Short bow
The short bow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a wooden arrow), and requires the ranged weapon skill to use effectively. Simple bows, such as the short bow, are primarily constructed of one material (usually wood). They consist of a single length of the material to which a bowstring is attached at each end and pulled tight.
When used in the left hand, missile weapons function normally as ranged weapons, however, in a pinch the user may switch the weapon to his or her right hand and use it as a melee weapon. When used in melee to attack or parry, the short bow acts as a quarterstaff (including AvD stats). Two-handed weapon skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.
Alternate Names
- short recurve bow
Game Mechanics
This table applies to the short bow when used as a ranged weapon.
| Weapon | AG | Cloth | Leather | Scale | Chain | Plate | RT | Min RT | Damage Type | STR/DU | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AsG | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |||||
| Short bow | DF | .325 | .225 | .275 | .250 | .100 | 5 | 3 | Puncture/Slash | 35/180 | ||||||||||||
| AvD | 20 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 9 | |||||
The standard short bow has a weight of 3 lbs.
Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table short bow