Bow

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A Bow is one of the four physical weapon types in the Fire Emblem series. Characters who use the bow are usually high in Speed, Skill, and Luck, and they usually lack in Strength, Defense, and Constitution. The bow has neither positive nor negative qualities in the Weapon Triangle, but are effective when used against flying opponents. Bows come in many varieties, including Bronze, Iron, Steel, and Silver, and can be bought in Armories. Bows is used for fighting enemies that are 2 spaces away, However the Longbow can be used for enemies between 2 and 3 spaces away. An Exception is the Double Bow, which is used to hit enemies 4 spaces away (Path of Radiance Only) or Close Range Combat (Radiant Dawn Only), Another Exception is the Marksman Class, which can fire 3 spaces away regardless of Bow. They are far preferable to other ranged weapons, such as Javelins or Hand Axes that are inaccurate and deal little damage. Some bow-using classes can also use Ballistae for radically extended range and power.

[edit] Classes that can use Bows

• Archer
• Sniper
• Marksman (Radiant Dawn Only)
• Hunter
• Horsemen
• Nomad
• Nomadic Trooper
• Warrior (Limited to only Crossbows in Radiant Dawn)
• Blade Lord
• Bow Knight
• Bow Paladin
• Silver Knight
• Forest Knight (Also known as the Ranger class)