Short bow - Revision history

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

2026-04-28T14:32:09Z

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

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	[[~~File~~:Short bow.jpg\|thumb\|A short bow.]]		[[Image:Short bow.jpg\|thumb\|A short bow.\|alt=Illustration of a short bow, a small standard bow.]]
	The short 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. 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.		The short 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. 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.

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

			[[Category:Weapons]]
	==References==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/missileweapons.asp#ShortBow Official Documentation >> Short bow]

AYAME22 at 05:31, 26 April 2026

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			[[File:Short bow.jpg\|thumb\|A short bow.]]
	The short 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. 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.		The short 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. 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.

GS4-KAIKALA: Added an approved alt name

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

			*'''short recurve bow'''
	*None

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

VANKRASN39 at 16:28, 17 April 2015

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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 short bow acts as a [[quarterstaff]] (including 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 short bow acts as a [[quarterstaff]] (including 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 short bow]]		Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table short 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==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/missileweapons.asp#ShortBow Official Documentation >> Short bow]		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/missileweapons.asp#ShortBow Official Documentation >> Short bow]

	[[Category:Weapons]]

GS4-KEIOS: 2 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

2014-12-31T19:37:12Z

2 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

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SPYRIDONM1: Fixed link

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

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

SPYRIDONM1 at 15:51, 11 December 2010

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

			==Alternate Names==

			*None

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

SPYRIDONM1: Created page: Short bow

2010-12-11T07:21:31Z

Created page: Short bow

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The short 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. 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 [[Staff|quarterstaff]] (including AvD stats). [[Two-Handed Weapons|Two-handed weapon]] skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

==Game Mechanics==

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

{{Weapon table start}}
{{Weapon table short bow}}
{{Weapon table end}}

The standard short bow has a weight of 3 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table short 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#ShortBow Official Documentation >> Short bow]

[[Category:Weapons]]