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Overview

The White Wood Bow is a bow in Crimson Desert crafted from white wood, a light-colored timber that gives the weapon a distinctive pale appearance. Its defining trait is an Attack Speed bonus at Level 1, which allows for quicker arrow draw and release. With a base Attack Power of 10, it matches the Grey Wolf Bow and Bekker Bow in raw damage output, making it a direct sidegrade to those two entry-level bows.

The white wood material keeps the bow lightweight, which translates directly into that faster draw cycle. Unlike the Grey Wolf Bow (which is starting gear and cannot be purchased from shops), the White Wood Bow can be both crafted and bought, making it the go-to purchasable option for players who want the same Attack Speed bonus on a fresh bow.

Bows are exclusive to Kliff and fall under his ranged Marksmanship skill tree. All bows require arrows to be equipped before they can be fired.

Stats

The White Wood Bow is a non-unique ranged weapon with the following attributes:

The Lv. 1 Attack Speed bonus reduces the time between drawing and releasing an arrow. This is particularly valuable during sustained fights where every fraction of a second counts, and it gives Kliff a noticeable edge in rapid-fire exchanges compared to bows that lack the bonus.

QuestLog Stats

The following stats are sourced from QuestLog database records for White Wood Bow.

Enhancement Levels

How to Obtain

There are two ways to acquire the White Wood Bow:

Purchase from Equipment Merchants

The White Wood Bow can be purchased from equipment merchants for 4.32 Silver Coins. Prices may vary depending on the player's standing with different factions. The Hernand Equipment Shop near Hernand Town Center is one confirmed vendor location.

Craft at a Blacksmith

The White Wood Bow can be crafted at any Blacksmith once the required crafting manual has been read. The recipe is unlocked by obtaining the Ranged Weapons of the World: Bows, Vol. I crafting book.

Crafting materials:

The same crafting manual also unlocks the Bekker Bow recipe, so reading a single book gives access to both entry-level bow options.

Refinement and Upgrades

The White Wood Bow supports 10 refinement levels, the standard maximum for non-unique weapons. Refinement is done at a Blacksmith and increases the bow's Attack Power with each level. Early refinement tiers require common materials (additional Timber and Fine Timber), while higher tiers demand rarer resources found in later regions of the game.

With 5 Abyss Core slots, the White Wood Bow accepts a generous number of Abyss Cores. These cores are slotted in by visiting Elowen at the Witch's House in The Witchwoods (unlocked after the Chapter 5 quest "Witch of Wisdom"). Players can use Abyss Cores to add modifiers such as increased damage against specific enemy types, bonus critical rate, or stamina cost reduction. See the Abyss Gear article for a full breakdown of the socketing system.

Bow Comparison

There are four bows available in Crimson Desert. The table below compares all of them:

The White Wood Bow and Grey Wolf Bow are statistically identical. The only difference is availability: the Grey Wolf Bow is starting gear that cannot be bought in shops, while the White Wood Bow can be freely purchased and crafted. Players who want a second bow with the same stat profile to refine independently, or who want to keep the Grey Wolf Bow as a backup, can pick up the White Wood Bow for that purpose.

The Bekker Bow trades the Attack Speed bonus for a Critical Rate bonus at Lv. 1. At 4.32 Silver Coins, it costs the same as the White Wood Bow, so the decision comes down to playstyle: faster shots versus a higher chance to land critical hits.

The Sydmon Bow is the strongest bow in the game at 14 Attack Power, a 40% jump over the three starter-tier bows. It has no secondary stat bonuses but compensates with raw damage. Players should plan to upgrade to the Sydmon Bow once it becomes available in the mid-to-late game.

Combat Tips and Build Recommendations

• Rapid-fire playstyle: The Lv. 1 Attack Speed bonus makes the White Wood Bow ideal for players who prefer sustained pressure with many quick shots rather than slow, deliberate aim. Pair it with the Marksmanship skills that reward consecutive hits for maximum synergy.

• Bridge weapon: If you plan to upgrade to the Sydmon Bow later, the White Wood Bow serves as an excellent mid-game option. Its Attack Speed helps during tougher mid-game encounters, and once the Sydmon Bow is acquired, the White Wood Bow can be sold to recover some Silver Coins.

• Independent refinement: Since the Grey Wolf Bow and White Wood Bow share identical stats, some players choose to refine both on separate tracks. This lets you keep one at a lower refinement level for general use while pushing the other higher for boss fights.

• Arrow management: All bows require arrows to fire. Keep a healthy supply stocked before heading into extended combat sequences. The faster draw speed means you will burn through ammunition more quickly than with the Bekker Bow.

• Abyss Core setup: With 5 core slots, prioritize cores that amplify sustained damage output, such as Attack Power bonuses or cores that reduce stamina consumption on bow draws.

Lore

White wood is a pale, lightweight timber harvested from trees found in the temperate forests of Pywel. Its natural flexibility makes it an ideal material for bow construction. The resulting weapon is valued by hunters and scouts who need a reliable ranged option that does not weigh them down during long patrols.

See Also

• Bows - Complete list of all bows in Crimson Desert

• Weapons - Overview of all weapon types

• Bekker Bow - Alternative entry-level bow with Critical Rate bonus

• Grey Wolf Bow - Kliff's starting bow with identical stats

• Sydmon Bow - Highest damage bow in the game

• Refinement System - How to upgrade equipment

• Abyss Gear - Abyss Core socketing system

• Marksmanship - Kliff's ranged skill tree

Completion

The white wood bow is complete. The size and weight have been adjusted to ensure the children do not get hurt.