Bow

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A bow is a flexible, bent or curved ranged weapon, strung taut from end to end with a string. Arrows are shot after being nocked on the string and pulled back. Effectiveness in using a bow is governed by the Marksman skill. The longer the fire button/key is held, the more power will be put into the shot. The shot is at full power when the bow stops creaking. Arrows are under great influence by gravity, especially underpowered or long distance shots.

Weapon	Base Value	Weight	Max. Damage	Health
Dremora Light Bow	6	22	8	60
Iron Bow	11	8	8	112
Fine Iron Bow	22	7.2	9	123
Steel Bow	30	10	9	144
Dremora Bow	28	22	10	80
Silver Bow	55	12	10	180
Fine Steel Bow	60	9	10	158
Black Bow	70	8	10	200
Dwarven Bow	155	14	12	240
Dremora Heavy Bow	180	22	14	240
Elven Bow	360	16	14	308
Glass Bow	735	18	16	384
Ebony Bow	1550	20	18	468
Daedric Bow	3200	22	20	560

Notes:

• "Max. Damage" refers to the maximum amount of damage an item can do, assuming maximum stats and skill.
• "Health" refers to the bow's durability before it wears out.