Gungeon Guide

Bow

Hold Fire To ChargeCharged

The classic Bow will never go out of style.

QualityCSell Creep Price21
Wiki LinkOpen WikiMagazine Size1
Max Ammo100Reload Time0.12s
DPS26.8DamageUncharged: 7.5 Charged: 30
Fire Rate1.00Shot Speed26
Range1,000Force25
Spread0ClassCharged

Description

Bow is a gun that fires arrows. When fully charged, arrows will pierce through enemies. Arrows can be released early to deal less damage.

Synergies

Fairy Bow:

If the player also has [BombBomb] , charge time is halved and the Bow has a chance to fire an extra arrow, similar to the [Shadow BulletsShadow Bullets] effect. It also gives [Cat Bullet King ThroneCat Bullet King Throne] the same effect when the bow is held even though it's not part of the synergy.

[BombBomb] [Shadow BulletsShadow Bullets]
Slings and Arrows:

If the player has [SlingSling] , the Bow can be charged longer to fire a special arrow that deals 50 damage.

[SlingSling]
Sniper Woof:

If the player has [WolfWolf] , Bow's reload time is decreased by 30%. Standing still for long enough causes the player to glow yellow, making the Bows shots deal 50% more damage. Sniper Shells and Professionals that spawn while Bow is held become permanently charmed.

[WolfWolf]

Trivia

  • Altered - Fairy Bow - Originally, Fairy Bow increased damage to bosses by 20%.
  • The charge effect is likely a reference to the game "Titan Souls". It could also be a reference to the Light Arrow from The Legend of Zelda games.
  • The Fairy Bow synergy may be a reference to The Legend of Zelda series, as both Bombs & Bows are present in most titles.
  • The Sniper Woof synergy is a reference to the game Metal Gear Solid, which contains a boss named Sniper [WolfWolf] .
  • Arrowkin wield this as their weapon.

Unlock Method

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