Recurve Bow

RECURVE BOW
“Shoots arrows in a curved arc; the arrows' effective range and damage will increase the further back the bowstring is drawn”
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General Data
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The Recurve Bow is a high-skill, medium- to long-ranged bow that shoots arrows in a curved arc. Its range and damage increase the further back the bowstring has been drawn. This weapon offers a middle ground between the LH1 marksman rifle and the SR-84 sniper rifle. It lacks the firing speed and consistency of the LH1, but is more versatile and dynamic than the SR-84. Using secondary fire will zoom in on the user's crosshair, allowing for easier long-range combat.

Draw Length

The Recurve Bow has a unique mechanic: the longer the primary fire button is held, the longer the range and the higher the damage of the arrow. Full draw takes 1.25 seconds to reach, but the arrow can be shot at any time before then, where damage and range of the arrow scales linearly with draw time.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Capable of high damage at long range
• Dynamic and can be effective at nearly any range

Cons:

• Requires high precision to be effective
• Slow firing time
• Inconsistent damage for users not familiar with the draw length mechanic

Playstyle

The variable draw length of the Recurve Bow allows it to be a versatile weapon in the arena. It can fill the role of a sniper with a precise, long-drawn shot, or allow the user to be more aggressive and fire volleys of low-damage arrows at short range.

Weapon Skins

LEGENDARYEPICRARECOMMON

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  CHERRYWOOD STRIKE - S03 BP Level ##
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  DISSUN GRID STRIKE - S03 BP Level ##

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  TRIANGLE TWINKLE
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  PAINTED PREDATOR

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  STRIPED GRAZER

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  DYE JOB
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  DYE JOB
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  DYE JOB
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  DYE JOB
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  STANDARD ISSUE

Trivia

The name Recurve Bow refers to the shape of the bow, where the end of the limbs "re-curve" away from the user. This results in the arrow having more speed than from a bow with traditional limb curvature, such as a longbow.