List of bow skills in Dragon Quest IX
These are the bow skills in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies. They can be learned via Armamentalist, Ranger, and Sage vocations.
Conjury Conductor[edit]
Renders an enemy more vulnerable to magic. There is a 50% chance of the effect taking hold, further modified by the enemy's vulnerability to Spooky Aura. Costs 3 MP to use.
Flutter Disaster[edit]
An attack that deals 50% more damage to birds.
Needle Shot[edit]
An attack that has a 13% chance to instantly kill the enemy. Costs 1 MP to use.
Rain of Pain[edit]
Fires four arrows of half strength up to four times at random targets. Costs 4 MP to use.
Hallowed Arrow[edit]
An attack that restores MP. The amount drained from an enemy is 1/8th that of the damage dealt.
Shining Shot[edit]
A Light-element volley that strikes all enemies for 145~155 fixed damage. Requires the 'Archery for the Adept' in the character's inventory to use.
Omnivocational Bowmaster[edit]
Enables the character to use bows with any vocation.