Breath of the Wild Bows

This is a list of bows found in Breath of the Wild.

Bow of Light

Main article: Bow of Light

Princess Zelda gave you this bow and arrow for the battle with Dark Beast Ganon. When wielded by the hero, it fires arrows of pure light strong enough to oppose the Calamity.

Wooden Bow

Main article: Wooden Bow

This wooden bow may not be the most reliable for battling monsters, but is excellent for hunting small animals.

Traveler's Bow

Main article: Traveler's Bow

A small bow used by travelers for protection. It doesn't do a lot of damage, but it can be used to attack foes from a distance.

Soldier's Bow

Main article: Soldier's Bow

A bow designed for armed conflict. Inflicts more damage than a civilian bow, but it will still burn if it touches fire.

Knight's Bow

Main article: Knight's Bow

The sturdy metal construction of this bow offers superior durability, while its lack of firing quirks makes it quite reliable. Once favored by the knights at Hyrule Castle.

Royal Bow

Main article: Royal Bow

In the past, the king of Hyrule presented this bow to only the most talented archers in the land. Its combat capabilities are as impressive as its extravagant design.

Forest Dweller's Bow

Main article: Forest Dweller's Bow

The Koroks made this bow for Hylians. It's crafted from flexible wood and uses sturdy vines for the bowstring. Its construction may be simple, but it fires multiple arrows at once.

Silver Bow

Main article: Silver Bow

A bow favored by the Zora for fishing. It doesn't boast the highest firepower, but the special metal it's crafted from prioritizes durability.

Swallow Bow

Main article: Swallow Bow

This bow is a favorite among Rito warriors. The bowstring has been specially engineered for aerial combat, which allows it to be drawn faster than a normal bow.

Falcon Bow

Main article: Falcon Bow

A highly refined Rito-made bow created by a master Rito craftsman. Rito warriors favor it for its superior rate of fire, which helps them excel even further at aerial combat.

Great Eagle Bow

Main article: Great Eagle Bow

A bow without equal wielded by the Rito Champion, Revali. It's said that Revali could loose arrows with the speed of a gale, making him supreme in aerial combat.

Golden Bow

Main article: Golden Bow

This Gerudo-made bow is popular for the fine ornamentations along its limbs. Designed for hunting and warfare alike, this bow was engineered to strike distant targets.

Phrenic Bow

Main article: Phrenic Bow

A bow passed down through the Sheikah tribe. Concentrating before drawing the string will allow you to target distant enemies as easily as those nearby.

Ancient Bow

Main article: Ancient Bow

This bow is the result of Robbie's research. Ancient Sheikah technology affords it heightened functionality. Arrows fired from it travel in a perfectly straight line.

Royal Guard's Bow

Main article: Royal Guard's Bow

This prototype Sheikah-made bow was designed to fight the Great Calamity. Made with ancient technology, it boast a high rate of fire and firepower, but has a low durability.

Boko Bow

Main article: Boko Bow

A basic Bokoblin bow made from wood. It's made by taking any tree branch and just tying a string to either end, so don't expect much in the way of combat effectiveness.

Spiked Boko Bow

Main article: Spiked Boko Bow

An upgraded Boko bow bound with animal bone to boost its durability and firepower. Its craftsmanship is sloppy, but it's light and easy to use.

Dragon Bone Boko Bow

Main article: Dragon Bone Boko Bow

A Boko bow reinforced by fossils. Bokoblins handpicked the materials it's made from, so it boasts a respectable firepower.

Lizal Bow

Main article: Lizal Bow

A wooden bow created by Lizalfos. It's reinforced by the bones of a large fish - a marked improvement over any standard wooden bow.

Strengthened Lizal Bow

Main article: Strengthened Lizal Bow

A Lizal bow with a grip reinforced by metal. The body is made from the branches of a flexible tree that grows near water, which offers some serious destructive power.

Steel Lizal Bow

Main article: Steel Lizal Bow

This bow is wielded by Lizalfos who are expert marksmen. The metal that reinforces much of the weapon adds some additional weight but offers heightened durability.

Lynel Bow

Main article: Lynel Bow

A Lynel-made bow crafted from rough metal. True to the vicious nature of Lynel weaponry, it fires a spread of multiple arrows at once. Ideal for taking down quick-moving targets.

Mighty Lynel Bow

Main article: Mighty Lynel Bow

This massive Lynel bow sports a bowstring made from a metal so tough, mere Hylians have trouble drawing it back.

Savage Lynel Bow

Main article: Savage Lynel Bow

This Lynel bow is made from a special steel found at the peak of Death Mountain. It has tremendous stopping power and can pierce thick armor as easily as thin paper.

Duplex Bow

Main article: Duplex Bow

A bow favored by the skilled archers of the Yiga Clan. It's been engineered to fire two arrows at once to ensure your target comes to a swift a none-two-pleasant halt.