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Shortbow

The Shortbow is a small Light Bow that can fire arrows quickly and works well on horseback. It has very low requirements (8 Strength, 10 Dexterity) and the Barrage skill. Arrows must be equipped to use it.

Attack power
Physical 65
Guarded damage negation
Weapon skill
Barrage
Passive effect
Damage negation
Resistance
Special effect
Effect
Upgrades / variants
Skill effect
Compatible weapon types
Abilities

Where to find it

  • Starting weapon for the Bandit.
  • Sold for 600 Runes by the Nomadic Merchant southeast of Coastal Cave, beneath the collapsed structure.
  • A 2% drop from Marionette Soldiers that carry it.

Item description & lore

Notes & tips

Found at

Location

Coastal Cave

Dropped by

Enemy

Marionette Soldier

Reward from

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Weapon
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Attribute scaling: Str E / Dex E
Requirements: Str 8, Dex 10
Weight: 2.5
FP cost: 2
Critical: 100

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