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| − | The '''bow''' is a type of [[launcher]] for [[arrows]], used by [[wield]]ing it in your | + | The '''bow''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a one-handed [[launcher]] designed for [[arrows]], and is used by [[wield]]ing it in your hand, then using {{kbd|t}} or {{kbd|f}} to shoot your arrows. |
In addition to the regular bow, there are [[elven bow|elven]], [[orcish bow|orcish]], and [[yumi|Japanese]] bows. The [[Longbow of Diana]] is an [[artifact weapon|artifact]] bow. | In addition to the regular bow, there are [[elven bow|elven]], [[orcish bow|orcish]], and [[yumi|Japanese]] bows. The [[Longbow of Diana]] is an [[artifact weapon|artifact]] bow. | ||
==Bow skill== | ==Bow skill== | ||
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{{bow skill table}} | {{bow skill table}} | ||
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The following launchers use the bow skill: | The following launchers use the bow skill: | ||
* bow | * bow | ||
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| − | * | + | * orcish bow |
| − | * | + | * yumi |
The following types of ammo use the bow skill: | The following types of ammo use the bow skill: | ||
| − | * | + | * arrow |
* [[elven arrow]] | * [[elven arrow]] | ||
* [[orcish arrow]] | * [[orcish arrow]] | ||
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| − | The bow skill is only exercised when you fire arrows from a | + | The bow skill is only exercised when you fire arrows from a wielded bow. |
| − | == | + | ==Description== |
{{main|Arrow}} | {{main|Arrow}} | ||
| + | The enchantment of a bow contributes to its to-hit (accuracy), but not to damage; the arrows' enchantment contributes to both accuracy and damage. | ||
| − | + | ==Strategy== | |
| − | + | As bows are one-handed, you can switch to one without removing your [[shield]], and wielding a [[cursed]] bow will still leave one hand free. Their enchantment is generally not important compared to that of the arrows fired from it. | |
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Revision as of 08:30, 1 July 2022
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| Name | bow |
| Appearance | bow |
| Damage vs. small | 1d2 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d2 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | bow |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 60 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | wood |
The bow is a type of weapon that appears in NetHack. It is a one-handed launcher designed for arrows, and is used by wielding it in your hand, then using t or f to shoot your arrows.
In addition to the regular bow, there are elven, orcish, and Japanese bows. The Longbow of Diana is an artifact bow.
Bow skill
| Bow | |
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| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
| Expert | |
The following launchers use the bow skill:
- bow
- elven bow
- orcish bow
- yumi
The following types of ammo use the bow skill:
The bow skill is only exercised when you fire arrows from a wielded bow.
Description
The enchantment of a bow contributes to its to-hit (accuracy), but not to damage; the arrows' enchantment contributes to both accuracy and damage.
Strategy
As bows are one-handed, you can switch to one without removing your shield, and wielding a cursed bow will still leave one hand free. Their enchantment is generally not important compared to that of the arrows fired from it.
Variants
SLASH'EM
SLASH'EM makes bows two-handed weapons, and adds the new artifact bow Plague.
Encyclopaedia entries
"Stand to it, my hearts of gold," said the old bowman as he passed from knot to knot. "By my hilt! we are in luck this journey. Bear in mind the old saying of the Company."
"What is that, Aylward?" cried several, leaning on their bows and laughing at him.
"'Tis the master-bowyer's rede: 'Every bow well bent. Every shaft well sent. Every stave well nocked. Every string well locked.' There, with that jingle in his head, a bracer on his left hand, a shooting glove on his right, and a farthing's-worth of wax in his girdle, what more doth a bowman need?"
"It would not be amiss," said Hordle John, "if under his girdle he had four farthings'-worth of wine."
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