Composite bow - Revision history

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updating image to be compatible with screen readers, removing obsolete link

2026-04-28T14:31:59Z

Updating image to be compatible with screen readers, removing obsolete link

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	[[~~File~~:Composite bow.jpg\|thumb\|Composite bow]]		[[Image:Composite bow.jpg\|thumb\|Composite bow\|alt=Illustration of a composite bow, a medium-sized standard bow.]]
	The composite bow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a wooden [[Arrow\|arrow]]), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Unlike the simple bow, a composite bow is made from multiple layers of dissimilar materials (for instance wood, bone and sinew). This construction provides for strength.		The composite bow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a wooden [[Arrow\|arrow]]), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Unlike the simple bow, a composite bow is made from multiple layers of dissimilar materials (for instance wood, bone and sinew). This construction provides for strength.

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	*[[Fletching]]		*[[Fletching]]
	*[[The_Art_of_the_Bow_(guide)\|The Art of the Bow: Guide]]		*[[The_Art_of_the_Bow_(guide)\|The Art of the Bow: Guide]]

	==References==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/missileweapons.asp#CompositeBow Official Documentation >> Composite bow]

	[[Category:Weapons]]		[[Category:Weapons]]

AYAME22 at 05:26, 26 April 2026

2026-04-26T05:26:19Z

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			[[File:Composite bow.jpg\|thumb\|Composite bow]]
	The composite bow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a wooden [[Arrow\|arrow]]), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Unlike the simple bow, a composite bow is made from multiple layers of dissimilar materials (for instance wood, bone and sinew). This construction provides for strength.		The composite bow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a wooden [[Arrow\|arrow]]), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Unlike the simple bow, a composite bow is made from multiple layers of dissimilar materials (for instance wood, bone and sinew). This construction provides for strength.

GS4-KAIKALA: Added an approved alt name

2023-02-26T22:01:56Z

Added an approved alt name

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	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==

			*'''composite recurve bow'''
	*'''lutk'azi'''		*'''lutk'azi'''

GS4-KAIKALA: Updated alternate names list

2017-03-19T21:49:39Z

Updated alternate names list

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	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==

			*'''lutk'azi'''
	*None

	==Game Mechanics==		==Game Mechanics==

VANKRASN39: NOTOC

2015-04-17T14:48:08Z

NOTOC

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	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 composite bow acts as a [[Quarterstaff]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD]] stats). [[Two-Handed Weapons\|Two-handed weapon]] skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.		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 composite bow acts as a [[Quarterstaff]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD]] stats). [[Two-Handed Weapons\|Two-handed weapon]] skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.
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	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==

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	Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table composite bow]]		Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table composite bow]]


	==Related Articles==		==Related Articles==
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	*[[Fletching]]		*[[Fletching]]
	*[[The_Art_of_the_Bow_(guide)\|The Art of the Bow: Guide]]		*[[The_Art_of_the_Bow_(guide)\|The Art of the Bow: Guide]]


	==References==		==References==

GS4-KEIOS: 2 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

2014-12-31T17:18:06Z

2 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

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SPYRIDONM1: Fixed link

2010-12-30T21:15:19Z

Fixed link

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	The composite bow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a wooden [[Arrow\|arrow]]), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Unlike the simple bow, a composite bow is made from multiple layers of dissimilar materials (for instance wood, bone and sinew). This construction provides for strength.		The composite bow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a wooden [[Arrow\|arrow]]), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Unlike the simple bow, a composite bow is made from multiple layers of dissimilar materials (for instance wood, bone and sinew). This construction provides for strength.

	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 composite bow acts as a [[~~Staff\|quarterstaff~~]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD]] stats). [[Two-Handed Weapons\|Two-handed weapon]] skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.		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 composite bow acts as a [[Quarterstaff]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD]] stats). [[Two-Handed Weapons\|Two-handed weapon]] skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==

SPYRIDONM1: /* Alternate Names */

2010-12-11T15:52:29Z

Alternate Names

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	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==

			*None

	==Game Mechanics==		==Game Mechanics==

SPYRIDONM1: Created page: Composite bow

2010-12-11T07:54:19Z

Created page: Composite bow

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The composite bow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a wooden [[Arrow|arrow]]), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Unlike the simple bow, a composite bow is made from multiple layers of dissimilar materials (for instance wood, bone and sinew). This construction provides for strength.

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 composite bow acts as a [[Staff|quarterstaff]] (including [[Attack versus defense|AvD]] stats). [[Two-Handed Weapons|Two-handed weapon]] skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

==Alternate Names==

==Game Mechanics==

This table applies to the composite bow when used as a ranged weapon.

{{Weapon table start}}
{{Weapon table composite bow}}
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The standard composite bow has a weight of 3 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table composite bow]]

==Related Articles==

*[[Ranged Weapons]]
*[[Fletching]]
*[[The_Art_of_the_Bow_(guide)|The Art of the Bow: Guide]]

==References==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/missileweapons.asp#CompositeBow Official Documentation >> Composite bow]

[[Category:Weapons]]