Bow Challenges
There are 6 Bow mastery challenges in Crimson Desert, grouped under the Bow Aimed at Fate series. They test accuracy, speed, and ranged combat discipline. Completing all six unlocks the Master of Bows trophy and achievement.
As with all mastery challenges, progress only starts tracking once you pick up the Sealed Abyss Artifact tied to each specific trial. You can use Guiding Light (L1+R1 / LB+RB) to help spot artifacts on the map.
All Bow Aimed at Fate Challenges
Challenge | Objective | Location | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
Bow Aimed at Fate 1 | Defeat 5 enemies with a bow within 60 seconds | Hernand, intersection west of Glenbright Farm | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Infinite Arrows I |
Bow Aimed at Fate 2 | Defeat 7 enemies in a row using only normal arrows | Hernand, north side of road southeast of Claphade Outpost | |
Bow Aimed at Fate 3 | Hit 3 enemies in mid-air with the bow | ||
Bow Aimed at Fate 4 | Take down 3 birds with a bow from a distance of over 15 metres | Roadside west of Well of Reflection | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Headstart I |
Bow Aimed at Fate 5 | Take down 5 enemies at once from over 20 metres away using a bow | ||
Bow Aimed at Fate 6 | Defeat 5 enemies with a bow Focus attack | Hernand region (Sealed Abyss Artifact) |
Tips and Strategy
Bow challenges reward positioning and patience. Most objectives become much easier if you engage from a high vantage point where enemies cannot reach you quickly.
Tip | Details |
|---|---|
Bow Aimed at Fate 1 | : Sixty seconds is a comfortable window. Find a bandit camp with at least five enemies and start shooting before they close the distance. Invest in bow damage skills so each arrow lands harder. |
Bow Aimed at Fate 2 | : "Only normal arrows" means you cannot use special arrow types. Keep a full quiver and pick a group of weaker enemies. Stay at medium range to maintain accuracy without running out of arrows. |
Bow Aimed at Fate 4 | : Birds are small targets, but they often circle in predictable loops. Vultures in Hernand's open fields are the easiest marks. Stand at least 15 meters away (use the minimap to judge distance) and lead your shots slightly. |
If your bow damage feels low, check your ranged weapons upgrade path. Higher-tier bows significantly reduce the number of arrows needed per kill, which helps with timed challenges.
Reward Summary
Bow challenges award Abyss Artifacts and passive abilities like Infinite Arrows I (increased arrow recovery rate) and Headstart I (bonus damage on the first arrow in combat). The Master of Bows trophy unlocks after completing all six.
Each Abyss Artifact earned from bow challenges can be slotted into the Abyss Core to unlock permanent passive bonuses. Collecting artifacts from all challenge types is one of the most efficient ways to power up your Abyss Core in the early and mid game.
Individual Challenge Tips
Bow Aimed at Fate 3: Hitting airborne enemies is tricky. Look for enemies near cliffs or ledges and knock them into the air first with a melee attack, then switch to the bow and shoot them before they land. Alternatively, enemies launched by explosions or environmental hazards also count.
Bow Aimed at Fate 5: Five enemies at once from 20+ metres is demanding. You need a group of enemies clustered tightly. Use an area-of-effect arrow skill if available, or find enemies sitting around a campfire and use a fully charged shot from distance. Place a map marker at the enemy group and check the minimap to verify you are at least 20 metres away before firing.
Bow Aimed at Fate 6: The Focus attack is the bow's special ability that slows time and lets you lock onto multiple targets. Activate Focus (L2+R2 / LT+RT), tag 5 enemies, then release to fire a volley. Make sure your targets are weak enough to be killed in one shot each.