Bow

Bow Recipe

How to Craft Bow

Bows are ranged weapons that fire arrows, allowing players to attack from a distance.

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Crafting
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Ingredients Needed:

  • string
    3x String
  • stick
    3x Stick

Step-by-step Instructions

  1. Open a Crafting Table to access the 3×3 grid.
  2. Arrange the materials as shown in the grid above, then place the output Bow into your inventory.
  3. That’s it! You can now use or place your new item.

Ingredient Tips

String

String: Drops from spiders; can also be crafted from cobwebs with a sword or shears.

Stick

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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