Bows

Bows are a type of ranged weapon in Remixed Dungeon that shoot arrows to attack enemies from a distance.

Bows are ranged weapons that fire arrows at enemies, allowing for combat from a safe distance. They require arrows as ammunition and offer strategic advantages in dungeon exploration.

• Range: Good range for attacking enemies from a distance
• Ammunition: Requires arrows to function
• Accuracy: Generally high accuracy
• Speed: Moderate attack speed
• Damage: Varies by bow type but generally good damage potential
• Upgrade Potential: Can be upgraded with Scrolls of Upgrade
• Enchantments: Compatible with weapon enchantments

• Wooden Bow - Basic starting bow, basic bow, starting weapon for some classes
• Elven Bow - More powerful variant with special properties, improved bow with better durability
• Composite Bow - Enhanced bow with better stats
• Composite Crossbow - Crossbow variant
• Compound Bow - Advanced bow with special properties
• Short Bow - Balanced bow option
• Ruby Bow - Powerful bow with unique properties

• Ammunition System: Each shot consumes one arrow
• Line of Sight: Requires clear line of sight to target
• Ranged Combat: Allows attacking without direct engagement
• Accuracy Bonus: Some classes like Huntress get bonuses with bows

• Range: Bows typically have a range of 3-8 tiles
• Durability: Each bow has limited use before breaking
• Accuracy: Determines chance to hit target
• Damage: Base damage dealt by the bow
• Ammunition: Requires arrows to function

• Bows require ammunition in the form of arrows to function
• The hero must have arrows in their inventory to use a bow
• Each shot consumes one arrow
• Bows have a specific range within which targets can be hit

• Allows attacking enemies without being adjacent
• Can be used to attack multiple times without moving
• Safe way to fight dangerous enemies

• Requires ammunition
• Lower damage compared to melee weapons of similar level
• Requires line of sight to target

• Carry sufficient arrows when using a bow
• Bows are excellent for softening up enemies before melee combat
• Effective for dealing with enemies positioned behind obstacles
• Good for kiting enemies and maintaining distance
• Consider using with the Huntress class for maximum effectiveness

• Bows can be found throughout the dungeon
• Some may be available in shops, depending on the level
• Huntress class starts with a special bow

• Base weapon implementation: MissileWeapon.java
• Bow implementations: Bow.java
• String resources: Bow strings

• Ranged Weapons - Other ranged weapons
• Arrows - Ammunition for bows
• Quiver - Item for storing arrows
• Melee Weapons - Close-combat alternatives
• Ranged Combat - General ranged combat mechanics
• Ranged Weapons - All ranged weapon types
• Huntress - Hero class that benefits from bows