en:rpd:wooden_bow_item
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Wooden Bow
Wooden Bows - the most common kind of bow you might find in the dungeon.
This simple wooden bow might prove to be useful, once you find some arrows.
Description
A basic wooden bow that requires arrows to be used effectively. It's the simplest ranged weapon available in the dungeon.
Stats
- Tier: 1
- Accuracy Multiplier: 0.8 (80% base accuracy)
- Delay Multiplier: 1.5 (150% of base attack delay)
- Damage: Scales with level (1-1 base damage when unupgraded)
Mechanics
- Arrow Selection: Has “Choose Arrows” action when equipped and arrows are available
- Accuracy Factor: Scales with level at 1 + level * 0.1 per level
- Damage Factor: Scales with level at 1 + level * 0.25 per level
- Not Suitable for Melee: Not effective as a melee weapon (goodForMelee returns false)
Usage
- Equipped in the weapon slot
- Requires compatible arrows to be effective
- Can select which type of arrows to use via the “Choose Arrows” action
- Upgrading increases both accuracy and damage factors
Notes
- Simplest ranged weapon available
- Damage and accuracy improve with upgrades
- Must be paired with arrows to be useful
- The internal class name is WoodenBow (not “ElvenBow” as some older references may suggest)
Technical Details
- Base Classes: Bow.java, KindOfBow.java
- Implementation: Extends Bow base class, which extends KindOfBow
- Sprite ID: Image index 0 in items/ranged.png
- Stats: Tier 1, Accuracy 0.8f, Delay 1.5f (in constructor)
Content Verification
- Information source: Java Class com.watabou.pixeldungeon.items.weapon.melee.WoodenBow
- Stats verified from constructor parameters (tier, accuracy, delay)
- Mechanics verified from method overrides (acuFactor, dmgFactor)
- String resources confirmed from strings_all.xml
Related
- Bows - General information about bows
- Ranged Weapons - Other ranged weapons in the game
- Arrows - Compatible ammunition
- Elven Bow - Upgraded version of the wooden bow
- Items - Other items in the game
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