Primitive Bow

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Primitive Bow
Entity
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Item Group	Ammo/Weapons, Basics
Categories	Weapon
Type	Ranged Weapon, Archery Weapon
Description	}}
Characteristics
Hit Points
Durability (Min Level)	500
Durability (Max Level)	2000
Durability Loss per Use
Driveable
Vehicle Base Speed
Vehicle Sprint Speed
Mass
Horizontal Support
Light Value
Noise Volume
Noise Range
Activity Level Strength
Activity Level Time
Activity Level Frequency
Activity Level Strength
Activity Level Time
Activity Level Frequency
Gear Slots
Inventory Slots
Max Stack
Storage Slots
Mobility Decrease	%
Stamina Decrease	/sec
Lockable
Mod Type
Mod Compatibility
Base Price
Modified by
Attack stats
Max Range	100
Effective Range	20
Entity Damage	25 ^ (Stone Arrow) 28 ^ (Iron Arrow) 31 ^ (Steel Arrow)
Entity Power Attack Damage
Power Attack Multiplier
Explosive Radius (Entity)
Body-part disable chance (base)
Body-part disable chance (max)
Velocity
Critical Chance
Attacks per minute	60
Rounds per minute
Attacks per minute
Attacks per minute	/ 60
Muzzle Flash
Shot Volume
Sway
Hip Accuracy
Aim Accuracy
Recoil	20
Handling	90
Unholster time
Reload Time (seconds)	0.9
Stamina per Use
Block Range
Block Damage	1 ^ (Stone Arrow) 3 ^ (Iron Arrow) 5 ^ (Steel Arrow)
Power Attack Multiplier
Explosive Radius (Block)
Multiplier: cloth
Multiplier: earth
Multiplier: metal
Multiplier: organic
Multiplier: stone
Multiplier: water
Multiplier: wood
Multiplier: glass
Additional effects
Initial Experience
Subsequent Experience
Armor stats
Armor Rating
Penetration
Impact
Radiation
Explosive
Radiation
Electrical
Effect Resistance
Waterproof
Cold Resist	°F, 0°C
Heat Resist	°F, 0°C
Consumption
Effect on Health
Effect on Stamina
Effect on Food
Effect on Water
Effect on Max Health
Food Poisoning prob.	%
Cures
Other Effects
Effect on Health
Effect on Stamina
Effect on Food
Effect on Water
Effect on Max Health
Food Poisoning prob.	%
Cures
Other Effects
Tool
Butcher Tool
Butcher Resource Multiplier
Disassemble Tool
Hoe Tool
Hoe Multiplier
Hoe Damage Multiplier
Repairs per minute
Block Repair Range
Use
Ammo Type	Stone Arrow Iron Arrow Steel Arrow
Capacity
Capacity	1
Requires Electrical Power
Production
Smelted Into
Smelted Amount
Burn Time as Fuel	03′ 20″
Provides Electrical Power
Other uses
Unlocks
Used by
Upgrades into
Used to craft
Crafting Ingredient Time
Crafting
Unlocked with
Learned with
Ingredients Used
Repaired using	Wood
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into
Scraps into	6
Breaks into
Farming
Seed used
Light Opacity
Growth stages
Time to grow
Used to grow
Crop produced
Obtained
Farming
Looting
Hunting
Mining
Dismantling
Crafting	Yes
Buying
Has Schematic
Loot Containers

Description

The Primitive Bow is a craftable weapon in 7 Days to Die. It is a medium-range weapon that fires arrows as Ammunition. A Primitive Bow can be used with four different types of arrows: Stone Arrow, Iron Arrow, Steel Arrow and Flaming Arrow. It is considered as a starter weapon, because the player can craft it right at the beginning of his game and because of its low cost to craft.

To equip a different type of ammo than the default stone arrows, press and hold R, then select the ammo type you want.

Combat

During combat, a Primitive Bow is a powerful medium to long range weapon. At short range, however, the player may have trouble because it requires reloading for each shot and therefore has a slow rate of fire. A Primitive Bow of a decent quality level (around 175) can kill most Zombies with one head shot. Due to its slow firing rate, a Primitive Bow should be used with care at short range.

The Primitive Bow can be used for stealth attacks, as firing an arrow doesn't make a sound and won't alert nearby zombies. Hitting a zombie, without killing him, does alert the zombie.

Crafting

Required Items

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Mods

Bow Mods

• Arrow Rest Mod

Compatible Mods

• Cripple 'Em
• Ergonomic Grip
• Polymer String
• Rad Remover
• Structural Brace
• The Hunter

Notes

• The damages given are based on the maximum and minimum values of the different types of arrows that the bow can use. The bow itself (without arrows) can not cause any damage.
• Aiming slightly above the head or slightly below the head and to the left usually guarantees a headshot. (this depends on how far away you are from the mob)

Tutorial

The video below demonstrates how to aim depending on your distance from the target.

Gallery

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  Dial selection menu for loading arrows in Alpha 14