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Steps
1
Unlock the Carpenter Knowledge

Before you learn how to use a bow, you must first learn how to make one.

Unlock Carpenter from the Knowledge menu.

You can access the Knowledge window by pressing ToggleRecipeInventory.

knowledge
5 XP
Requires: knowledge
2
Access or Place a Carpenter's Bench

A Carpenter's Bench allows you to craft bows and arrows as well as handles for higher grade weapons.

Access a Carpenter's Bench by pressing Interact while looking at it.

craft
25 XP
Requires: legacy_triggerCarpentersbench
3
Craft a Good Bow

As with all weapons, better quality bows provide you with more power. The best combination of bows and arrows will keep your enemies at range.

Craft Bows in the crafting panel of a Carpenter's Bench.

craft | auto-completes from inventory
50 XP
Requires: legacy_triggerCraftGoodBow
Requires: get_itemItems: ALL( ALL( Item.Weapon.Bow ), NONE( ALL( Item.Weapon.Bow.Basic ) ) )
4
Craft Ironhead Arrow

To equip an arrow, you can drag them on top of a bow in your inventory or load them up through the interaction wheel.

Craft Arrows in the crafting panel of a Carpenter's Bench.

craft | auto-completes from inventory
100 XP
Requires: legacy_triggerCraftArrowIron
Requires: get_itemItems: ALL( Item.Weapon.Arrow.Iron )
5
Shoot an enemy in the leg
Shooting an enemy in the leg will cripple them and slow them down.
dominate
150 XP
Requires: legacy_triggerLegShot
6
Shoot an enemy in the head
Headshots may kill prey like Deer and Antelope instantly.
dominate
200 XP
Requires: legacy_triggerHeadShot
Rewards
Knowledge