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Shortbows are considerably more effective than [[primitive bow]]s, but their effective range is much lower. Sneaking up to within 6-8 tiles of target will give you the best chance of hitting your target with a good leg shot, making the ensuing chase much easier.
 
Shortbows are considerably more effective than [[primitive bow]]s, but their effective range is much lower. Sneaking up to within 6-8 tiles of target will give you the best chance of hitting your target with a good leg shot, making the ensuing chase much easier.
  
== Game encyclopedia ==
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== URW Game Encyclopedia description ==
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The official URW in-game encyclopedia (accessed by the F1 key) describes the shortbow thusly:
  
 
''Any bow less than four feet high. They are most common among tribesmen and are made from bone, metal, or composite hardwoods, and are often recurved.''
 
''Any bow less than four feet high. They are most common among tribesmen and are made from bone, metal, or composite hardwoods, and are often recurved.''

Revision as of 02:31, 29 November 2018

Shortbow
Shortbow.png
Basic Info
Cultures:
Weight: 2 lbs
Trade Value: 40
Flammable: Yes
Burn Duration:
Combat Information
Skill Required: Bow
Blunt Damage: N/A
Edge Damage: N/A
Point Damage: 6
Attack Bonus: None
Defense Bonus: None
Crafting Information
Skills Required: Carpentry
Tools Required: Axes, Knives
Prefers: Carving axe
Ingredients: Board, Tying Equipment
Craft Time: 5h20m
Finish Time: 0


To craft a shortbow you need a board, an axe, some tying equipment (a cord or rope) and a knife.

Shortbows are considerably more effective than primitive bows, but their effective range is much lower. Sneaking up to within 6-8 tiles of target will give you the best chance of hitting your target with a good leg shot, making the ensuing chase much easier.

URW Game Encyclopedia description

The official URW in-game encyclopedia (accessed by the F1 key) describes the shortbow thusly:

Any bow less than four feet high. They are most common among tribesmen and are made from bone, metal, or composite hardwoods, and are often recurved.