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Bows
Bows are a type of ranged weapon in Remixed Dungeon that shoot arrows to attack enemies from a distance.
Description
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.
Weapon Properties
- 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
Types of Bows
- 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
Mechanics
- 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
Properties
- 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
Usage
- 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
Advantages
- Allows attacking enemies without being adjacent
- Can be used to attack multiple times without moving
- Safe way to fight dangerous enemies
Disadvantages
- Requires ammunition
- Lower damage compared to melee weapons of similar level
- Requires line of sight to target
Strategy
- 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
Obtaining
- Bows can be found throughout the dungeon
- Some may be available in shops, depending on the level
- Huntress class starts with a special bow
Code References
- Base weapon implementation: MissileWeapon.java
- Bow implementations: Bow.java
- String resources: Bow strings
Related Pages
- 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
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