Shortbow
| Shortbow | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Basic Info | ||
| Cultures: | ||
| Weight: | 2 lbs | |
| Trade Value: | 40 | |
| Flammable: | Yes | |
| Burn Duration: | ||
| Combat Information | ||
| Skill Required: | Bow | |
| Blunt Damage: | N/A | |
| Edge Damage: | N/A | |
| Point Damage: | 6 | |
| Attack Bonus: | None | |
| Defense Bonus: | None | |
| Crafting Information | ||
| Skills Required: | Carpentry | |
| Tools Required: | Axes, Knives | |
| Prefers: | Carving axe | |
| Ingredients: | Board, Template:Bowstring | |
| Craft Time: | 5h20m | |
| Finish Time: | 0 | |
A smaller but adequate bow for hunting and self-defence.
Usage
Shortbows are considerably more effective than primitive bows, but their effective range is much lower. Sneaking up to within 6-8 tiles of target will give you the best chance of hitting your target with a good leg shot, making the ensuing chase much easier.
Availability
One of two bows that can be crafted by the player character.
To craft a shortbow you need a board, an axe, some bowstring, and a knife.
After crafting, 'apply' an unwielded shortbow to remove the bowstring, and 'apply' a bowstring to an unwielded shortbow to re-string.
URW Game Encyclopedia description
The official URW in-game encyclopedia (accessed by the F1 key) describes the shortbow thusly:
Any bow less than four feet high. They are most common among tribesmen and are made from bone, metal, or composite hardwoods, and are often recurved.
Gallery
Shortbow in-game
