Bow (All periods)

A missile weapon usually of wood or horn, normally used by peasants for hunting and by foot soldiers in war. Knights normally do not use bows in combat, although they often use them for hunting.

It is a two-handed weapon, so no shield can be used while shooting a bow. The bow’s maximum range is 150 yards. Modifiers must be applied for mid-range or long range shots, small or covered targets, and so on.

Ability:

A short but powerful blow firing iron tipped projectiles. Maximum range of 150 yards.

1. A bow deals 3d6 points of damage regardless of the user’s Damage statistic.

Disadvantage:

A fumble indicates that the bow has a broken string or worse, is cracked.