Northern Bow
| Northern Bow | ||
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| Basic Info | ||
| Cultures: | ||
| Weight: | 3 lbs | |
| Trade Value: | 176 | |
| Flammable: | Yes | |
| Burn Duration: | ||
| Combat Information | ||
| Skill Required: | Bow | |
| Blunt Damage: | N/A | |
| Edge Damage: | N/A | |
| Point Damage: | 8 | |
| Attack Bonus: | None | |
| Defense Bonus: | None | |
The Northern bow is one of the best bows in the UnReal World. It is as powerful as a longbow but much less accurate, so if you are fighting at mid-range you will quickly see why it is such a popular choice of weapon.
A masterwork Northern bow and superior arrows will make you an incredibly powerful opponent, at a lower weight than carrying a longbow. It is usually found among the Owl people.
Note that for a character with low Bow skill, a shortbow can be a better choice for the slightly better accuracy.
URW Game Encyclopedia description
The official URW in-game encyclopedia (accessed by the F1 key) describes the northern bow thusly:
A composite bow with a set-back handle, covered with birch bark. The northern bow is one of the strongest bows used in the UnReal World; it is nearly as strong as the crossbows used by the foreign soldiers.
