Long bow

The long 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. A long bow is particularly large, often about the height of an archer and has a longer roundtime then its siblings, the short bow and composite bow but will do more damage.

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 long bow acts as a quarterstaff (including AvD stats). Two-handed weapon skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

Alternate Names

• Yumi

Game Mechanics

This table applies to the long 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
Long bow	DF	.400	.325				.350				.300				.175				7	3	Puncture/Slash	60/315
	AvD	25	33	32	31	30	29	27	25	23	42	38	34	30	38	32	26	20

The standard long bow has a weight of 3 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table long bow

Related Articles

• Ranged Weapons
• Fletching
• The Art of the Bow: Guide

References

• Official Documentation >> Long bow