Bow Recipe
How to Craft Bow
Bows are ranged weapons that fire arrows, allowing players to attack from a distance.
Crafting
Ingredients Needed:
- 3x String
- 3x Stick
Step-by-step Instructions
- Open a Crafting Table to access the 3×3 grid.
- Arrange the materials as shown in the grid above, then place the output Bow into your inventory.
- That’s it! You can now use or place your new item.
Ingredient Tips
String: Drops from spiders; can also be crafted from cobwebs with a sword or shears.
Stick: Craft from two planks stacked; also drops from leaf decay.
Uses for Bow
- Long-range combat
- Hitting targets from safe distances
- Fighting flying mobs like phantoms
- Can be enchanted for special effects
Fun Fact
A fully charged bow shot deals 9-10 points of damage (4.5-5 hearts), making it potentially more powerful than even a netherite sword for a single hit!
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