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Bows are a recurring type of weapon in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, having | '''Bows''' are a recurring type of weapon in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, having recently become far more prominent than in past decades. In the early games, bows are typically featured as late-game, 'vanilla' weapons with no distinguishing features beyond their considerable might. | ||
In more modern games this stance has changed with the proliferation of the family, becoming the tool of choice for nimble characters such as [[Angelo]]. Bucking common RPG trends, bows in DQ games are just as potent as other weapon categories, standing alongside swords and axes as the most powerful families of armaments. Furthermore, ammunition ''never'' runs out no matter how many attacks are made, nor are their damage outputs affected by being used in the back row in DQIX. | In more modern games this stance has changed with the proliferation of the family, becoming the tool of choice for nimble characters such as [[Angelo]]. Bucking common RPG trends, bows in DQ games are just as potent as other weapon categories, standing alongside swords and axes as the most powerful families of armaments. Furthermore, ammunition ''never'' runs out no matter how many attacks are made, nor are their damage outputs affected by being used in the back row in DQIX. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | |||
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]=== | |||
*[[Hunter's bow]] (replaces the [[Boomerang]] in remakes) | *[[Hunter's bow]] (replaces the [[Boomerang]] in remakes) | ||
===[[Dragon Quest V]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ||
*[[Great bow]] | *[[Great bow]] | ||
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ||
*[[Great bow]] | *[[Great bow]] | ||
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ||
*[[Great bow]] | *[[Great bow]] | ||
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ||
Bows are one of the three weapon types Angelo may equip himself with. All skills in the set are unique, leading many players to recommend them over his [[sword]] options. | Bows are one of the three weapon types Angelo may equip himself with. All skills in the set are unique, leading many players to recommend them over his [[sword]] options. | ||
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*[[Odin's Bow]] | *[[Odin's Bow]] | ||
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ||
Bows can initially be used by [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Ranger]]s, and [[Sage]]s. By completing the [[List of bow skills in Dragon Quest IX| Bow skill set]], any character may equip a bow. | Bows can initially be used by [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Ranger]]s, and [[Sage]]s. By completing the [[List of bow skills in Dragon Quest IX| Bow skill set]], any character may equip a bow. | ||
Revision as of 21:10, 1 September 2016
Bows are a recurring type of weapon in the Dragon Quest series, having recently become far more prominent than in past decades. In the early games, bows are typically featured as late-game, 'vanilla' weapons with no distinguishing features beyond their considerable might.
In more modern games this stance has changed with the proliferation of the family, becoming the tool of choice for nimble characters such as Angelo. Bucking common RPG trends, bows in DQ games are just as potent as other weapon categories, standing alongside swords and axes as the most powerful families of armaments. Furthermore, ammunition never runs out no matter how many attacks are made, nor are their damage outputs affected by being used in the back row in DQIX.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV
- Hunter's bow (replaces the Boomerang in remakes)
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Bows are one of the three weapon types Angelo may equip himself with. All skills in the set are unique, leading many players to recommend them over his sword options.
Dragon Quest IX
Bows can initially be used by Armamentalists, Rangers, and Sages. By completing the Bow skill set, any character may equip a bow.
- List of bow alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX
- Short Bow
- Long Bow
- Hunter's Bow
- Fuddle Bow
- Potshot Bow
- Hotshot Bow
- Blowy Bow
- Billowing Bow
- Blustery Bow
- Cheiron's Bow
- Great bow
- Purblind Bow
- Blinding Bow
- Oh-No Bow
- Odin's Bow
- Angel's Bow
- Archangel's Bow
- Aeon's Bow
- Seraph's Bow
Gallery
Aeon's Bow
Angel's Bow
Archangel's Bow
Billowy Bow
Cheiron's Bow
Eros' Bow
Fuddle Bow
Great Bow (DQ8)
Hunter's Bow
- OdinsBow.png
Odin's Bow
- Potshot Bow.jpg
Potshot Bow
