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The bow is a ranged weapon with great power in the Zelda series. It's a recurring weapon appearing in mostly every Zelda game, the exceptions being, ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. Since the bow functions similarly in each and every game, this article will mostly cover any differences from game to game and where it is found.

== The Legend of Zelda ==

The Bow allows you to fire arrows, and is the first ranged weapon you receive. Just obtaining the bow wont allow you to use it though, you must first purchase the arrows from one of the shops. Also, you do not posses a limited number of arrows, instead firing an arrow will drain your wallet by one rupee. You receive the Silver Arrows, which do more damage and are required to defeat Ganon, in the final dungeon, Level Nine. You receive it in the Level One dungeon. If you are doing the second quest, you instead receive it in the Level Five dungeon.

== Skyward Sword ==

The bow will return in Skyward Sword, though it has not been confirmed when Link receives it. It is used with the Wii remote in the right hand and the Nunchuck in the left. After holding C to nock an arrow, you pull back the Nunchuck just like you are pulling back the string on a bow, and release the C button to shoot an arrow. This is the same control scheme that can be found in Wii Sports Resort for archery. Unlike in previous games, the bow will not make the slingshot useless. Since it takes a relatively long amount of time to aim and fire arrows, it will mostly be used for more precise shots. As usual you can shoot enemies with the bow, and items can be knocked off trees and other objects. Additionally, items dropped by enemies (such as hearts) can also be shot with the bow and pinned to walls. By doing this, Link can reclaim his dropped heart as well as his arrow.