Overview
Bows are a type of ranged weapon in Crimson Desert. Traditional ranged weapons that fire arrows over long distances. Bows are favored by marksmen in Pailune and offer silent, precise attacks. They are effective for engaging enemies before close combat begins and excel in open terrain where their range advantage is most pronounced.
All Bows
There are 20 bows currently known in Crimson Desert. The table below lists all of them sorted by grade and attack power.
Image | Name | ATK | Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mythic | An ornate bow used by a self-proclaimed "Masked Liberators." Flashy in appearance and formidable in ... | |
| 11 | Mythic | A composite bow crafted in the eastern tradition, with layered construction that creates powerful te... | |
| 11 | Mythic | A bow made with the scales of Aeserion, the Great Serpent. The scales used for this weapon are imbue... | |
| 11 | Epic | A bow steeped in Pailune's culture. In some regions of Pailune, a golden knot is added each time the... | |
| 11 | Epic | The Crimson Warden's bow. While fundamentally a Greymane-style bow, it was modified by reinforcing t... | |
| 10 | Epic | A bow crafted by the Tommaso guards. It is unwise to assume the guards will protect you. In Tommaso,... | |
| 11 | Rare+ | A bow used by the Mistwood Hunters. In the dense, wooded Wayward Woods, no weapon is more lethal. It... | |
| 11 | Rare+ | A bow named after the legend of Kylus. Whether Kylus was real is debated, but many skilled marksmen,... | |
| 10 | Rare+ | A bow wielded by the earthen archers of Hexe Sanctuary. Though they have neither eyes nor ears, they... | |
| 10 | Rare+ | A bow crafted by the Twilight Messengers. They shoot first, then demand your valuables. There's no c... | |
| 10 | Rare+ | A bow of the now vanished Tardik Freeswords. "Tardik's name was mistakenly passed down as a lone her... | |
| 11 | Rare | A bow used for matches. Made from low-spring wood, it has little lethal potential. It is used for en... | |
| 11 | Rare | A bow forged in a traditional Odeck style. Once famed under the protection of the Forgotten General ... | |
| 11 | Rare | A bow bearing the name of the ordinary blacksmith, Sydmon. "Sydmon drew his last breath while sharpe... | |
| 10 | Rare | A bow crafted by the Blinding Arrows. After building the Bloodsteel Camp, the Blinding Arrows rapidl... | |
| 10 | Rare | A bow crafted in Fort Warspike. This is the type of bow Walter Lanford favored before becoming the n... | |
| 10 | Rare | A horn bow once wielded by a warrior from a distant land, where dawn spreads in radiant splendor. Le... | |
| 10 | Uncommon | A bow fit for the tough warriors of the north. The wolf that ran with men longed to become human. In... | |
| 10 | Uncommon | A worn bow named after the miserly warrior, Bekker. "Bekker lost his life when his sword broke, yet ... | |
| 10 | Uncommon | A bow crafted in the Pailune style. It feels more like an improvised tool made from nearby materials... |
Bow Grades
Grade | Description |
|---|---|
Mythic | The rarest and most powerful bows. Often tied to major story events or legendary figures. Extremely difficult to obtain. |
Epic | Strong mid-to-high tier bows. Available through quests, merchants, and exploration throughout Pywel. |
Rare+ | Above-average weapons sitting between Rare and Epic tiers. Obtained from mid-level quests, specialized merchants, and challenging enemy encounters. |
Rare | Solid mid-game weapons. Easily obtained from merchants, crafting, or basic quest rewards. |
Uncommon | Basic starter weapons. Often the first bows players encounter. Useful for the opening hours but quickly outclassed. |
Combat Overview
Bows are best used at medium to long range, allowing you to soften enemies before they close the gap.
Headshots and well-timed charged shots deal significantly more damage. Practice aiming for weak points to maximize damage output.
Bows pair well with mobility skills, letting you kite enemies while maintaining a steady stream of damage from a safe distance.
In group encounters, prioritize ranged attackers and spellcasters first since they pose a threat at distance and are often fragile up close.
Enhancement
20 of 20 bows can be enhanced from +0 to +10 through the refining system. Each enhancement level increases the weapon's Attack stat. Higher enhancements require rarer materials, including Bloodstone, Scolecite Ore, and Abyss Artifacts.
See Also
Ranged Weapons - All ranged weapon types
Crossbows - Mechanical bolt-firing alternatives
Muskets - Long-range firearms
Weapons and Equipment - Full weapons overview
Combat System - Guide to combat mechanics
Refining System - Weapon upgrade guide