Bow

The Bow consists of a single piece of flexible wood. Though somewhat expensive and difficult to make well, bows are standbys for hunters and soldiers alike. Fashioned from wood, horn, and sinew, bows offer a decent range while dealing a respectable level of damage, though it often takes several shots from a bow to drop a tough opponent. Bows vary in quality, based on pull and construction. A bow that is too flexible lacks the force to propel arrows with any great effect. Likewise, a bow with too little flexibility is difficult to pull and may reduce accuracy.

In recent years, use of the bow, at least among soldiers, has given way to the crossbow, which has a better range and better damage potential. As a result, bows are falling to those who cannot afford the superior crossbow or gunpowder weapons for that matter. Make no mistake; bows are still viable weapons. While they lack the punch of a bolt or bullet, archers can fire faster than these weapons.

Source

 * : Warhammer Fantasy RPG 2nd ED -- Old World Armoury
 * : pg. 38

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