Bows and Arrows in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are Weapons best used at long range, perfect for sniping enemies from afar. Bows also have different types of ammunition like Fire Arrows. Some Bows shoot multiple arrows at once, some allow you to even zoom in and gain a clearer view of the target you're aiming at. When you are airborne, a slow-mo effect will trigger when you aim with your Bow, you will also see your Stamina quickly being reduced while this is in effect. This page covers a list of all available Bows in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Bows and Arrows Fusing in TOTK
Fusing weapons was a feature that was announced prior to the official release date of the game. This new ability in Tears of the Kingdom allows players to attach any Materials with not just Weapons in order to create a new type of weapon with improved stats and durability, but now allows you to launch or add effects to arrows as well. A gameplay demo was released on what it is like to fuse Materials to arrows and a few examples of their effects.
How to Fuse Materials to Arrows TOTK
Players can select to fuse with their Bow and Arrow equipped. You can fuse a Material even as you take Aim. This will bring up a menu allowing you to select which Material to attach.
What Materials Can be Used to Fuse with Arrows
Materials can encompass any item that falls under the Materials menu. This includes Meats, Foraged Items, Monster Parts and other Ingredients.
Material Effects on Arrows in TOTK
Some of the best Material choices were featured in a few early-release demo videos. Elemental Chuchu Jelly can now be used to directly affect targeted opponents by applying the related status effects upon contact. A White Chuchu Jelly will have ice properties, so this will create an ice arrow once fused. Shooting with this new fused arrow will cause the targetted creature to temporarily freeze in ice. The same is expected to occur if fusing its fire, or shock counterparts; allowing you to create makeshift Bomb, Fire or Shock arrows as well with common Materials.
Another example is a Keese Eyeball. Attaching a Keese Eyeball will give the Arrow homing abilities. Players are encouraged to experiment with the different materials to learn their effects.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom All Bows and Arrows
Quick Search of All Bow Weapons
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A wooden bow from the olden days. It's built for hunting, but it's not very powerful. |
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This wooden bow may not be the most reliable for battling monsters, but it is excellent for hunting small animals. |
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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. |
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A bow designed for armed conflict. Inflicts more damage than a civilian bow, but it will still burn if it touches fire. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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A bow with equal wielded by the Rito Champion, Revali. It's said Revali could loose arrows with the speed of a gale, making him supreme in aerial combat. |
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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. |
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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. |
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This prototype Sheikah-made bow was designed to fight the Great Calamity. Made with ancient technology, it boasts a high rate of fire and firepower but has low durability. |
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A bow that's been in the royal family for ages. Said to have been used by a princess who fought beasts of twilight. It forcefully fires long-range arrows. |
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A basic Bokoblin bow made of 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. |
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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. |
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A Boko bow reinforced by fossils. Bokoblins handpicked the materials it's made from, so it boasts a respectable firepower. |
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A wooden bow created by Lizalfos. It's reinforced by the bones of a large fish—a marked improvement over any standard wooden bow. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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This massive Lynel bow sports a bowstring made from a metal so tough, mere Hylians have trouble drawing it back. |
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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. |
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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 and none-too-pleasant halt. |
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A bow used by the Captain Construct. Though simply built, it is made of fireproof materials and won't catch fire as wooden bows do. |
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A sturdy bow for a Captain Construct. Besides being fireproof, it's been strengthened to allow for more powerful shots. |
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A powerful bow for a Captain Construct. Though still fireproof, it's more complete than earlier models. The bowstring is extremely tense and requires great strength to draw. |
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A Zonai bow that draws power from your Enregy CCell. Power drains, and arrows can fly much farther according to how long a shot is charged. |
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A magical bow prized by the Demon King. Its performance reflects the power of its wielder. The higher your maximum number of hearts, the more its attack power increases. |
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Quick Search of All Arrows
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A common arrow. Its shaft was carved from the wood of a sturdy tree. |
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AnonymousWhy is there even an “Arrows Table” when the game only has a single arrow type?
Why pick this over a “Bows Gallery” of all things?
I've heard the falcon bow is permanently missable as it is only found in chests? Is this true?
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