Avowed’s Best Bows, Ranked

In this fantasy RPG, the game truly excels with its collection of powerful ranged options such as swift-firing wands, multi-purpose grimoires, and forceful pistols. Although they can be tricky to manage, bows are often the top choice for ranged weapons, particularly when you’re focusing on a stealth playstyle.

In this write-up, we’ll be exploring the different bows in the game “Avowed“, highlighting the top-tier options among them. Keep in mind that these two-handed weapons, often heavier and requiring precision, might appear daunting to some beginners. However, with practice, they can prove lethal, especially when infused with enchantments or upgrades.

This breakdown aims to help you make the most of your archery experience in “Avowed“. Let’s get started!

Unique bow stats assumed maxed-out upgrade qualities.

Honorable Mention: Blackbow

In the realm of bows within the game “Avowed”, the Blackbow stands out as something between a wizard’s spell and a ranged weapon, occupying a distinctive gray area. Despite this unique position, it is worthy of note for its ease of use, swiftness, and adaptability in intense combat situations. Summoned by casting a 80 Essence spell, the Blackbow transforms into a bow that imbues poison into its shots.

Although the harm inflicted and buildup per strike is relatively minimal, this weapon can cause significant damage over prolonged periods due to its precise aiming and quick firing rate. Moreover, upgrading it even once significantly enhances its efficiency against groups of enemies, as power attacks penetrate through foes continuously (until they collide with the environment). Given that Blackbow synergizes well with Ranger abilities centered around bows, it makes an excellent choice for Ranger or Stealth-Wizard hybrid character builds.

5. Exceptional Bow

A Solid Bow To Shoot For In The Early-Goings

Physical Damage	Stun	Stamina Cost	Critical
90	98	12	9%

In simpler terms, the Exceptional Bow is advantageous because it can be acquired relatively early during gameplay. This bow delivers substantial damage from afar on vulnerable targets in Dawnshore and some areas of the Emerald Stair. Upgrading this bow partially already provides damage and stun figures in the hundreds, significantly more than the Common bow which causes only 18 and 14 respectively.

The components essential for enhancing a Fine Bow to Exceptional — a 24-piece Hardwood Branch and 10 Hylea’s Talons — can be found quite frequently in the Emerald Stair, through merchants, as well as scattered across various areas of the overworld.

4. Superb Bow

A Superb Choice In The Middle And Late Stages Of Avowed

Physical Damage	Stun	Stamina Cost	Critical
126	140	12	9%

As a devoted player, I’ve discovered that the exceptional Bow of Superiority is currently the top-tier variant of the default bow, boasting even higher power levels. Remarkably, you can acquire this superior version (initially unenhanced) with minimal time and exertion. To get your hands on it, gather the necessary items: Petrified Wood Branch (24) and Admeth’s Wyrt (10). Keep in mind that these materials can be found within the third significant zone, Shatterscarp.

Upgrading the exceptional quality of the Superb Bow to a higher level requires considerable effort and resource gathering in places like Galawain’s Tusks, but it’s a worthwhile investment. However, even the base version of this bow is impressive, reaching its maximum stun capacity immediately at 140 (the highest for its quality) and dealing damage in the hundreds from the start.

3. Ancient Alacrity

A Sharp-Shootering Treasure

Physical Damage	Stun	Stamina Cost	Critical
189	182	12	9%

In the game of Avowed, many types of weapons have only a handful of Unique bows. Each one possesses its own strengths and skills. Among them, the Ancient Alacrity is generally considered the most typical, even though it has been assigned the rank of Legendary.

For those less experienced with this weapon type, its charms, Time-Thieving Arrow and Weight of Eternal Moments, can slow any foe hit by 15-25% for 5-8 seconds. Players may also opt to unlock the charm called Time’s Bitter Embrace, which slows enemies near a defeated adversary by 15% for five seconds. The enchantment Parting Shot increases the player’s speed compared to the enemy for five seconds, offering a noticeable advantage. However, there are superior choices when it comes to perks and enchantments with more immediate impact.

How To Get Ancient Alacrity

In the intricate network of Galawain’s Tusks, which is part of the Solace Keep Lava Tubes sub-region, players can find this esteemed bow. Following the defeat of the boss Sibelius, one should ascend the stairs and reach a room with a locked door. Inside the first accessible locked room, players will discover this bow.

2. Storm-Sworn

Enemies Will Have A Hard Time Weathering This One

Physical Damage	Stun	Stamina Cost	Critical
189	182	12	9%

Unlike Ancient Alacrity, which generally excels in stealth or Ranger-style builds, Storm-Sworn can enhance almost any build by offering additional elemental damage and the power to disrupt foe attacks. Its immense force, combined with the ability to shock and stun multiple enemies, makes Storm-Sworn highly effective against both enemy mobs and powerful targets.

The magical abilities, Thunderclap, Lightning Strike, Thunderous Shot, and Shocking Lash, inflict heavy Shock damage/accumulation or cause Stun, effectively hindering and halting enemy attacks. This gives players a better chance to hit their target, swiftly depleting the enemy’s HP and providing an advantage in battle from a distance. It serves as an excellent tool for controlling crowds, although it might not be ideal for pure stealth.

How To Get Storm-Sworn

In Shatterscarp’s Leviathan’s Hollow, players can unlock the Storm-Sworn by solving a puzzle that requires activating three switches. This can be achieved either through Shock damage or Giatta’s Spectral Jolt. The sequence and position of these switches are as follows:

The first button is near the puzzle door.
The second button is through a small tunnel, at the bottom of the downward passage across from the puzzle door.
The button beyond a breakable wooden wall next to the second button. It’s near a cliff’s edge atop a rock formation nestled in vines.

1. The Long Touch

Lethality From Long-Range

Physical Damage	Stun	Stamina Cost	Critical
189	182	12	9%

Originally designed as a thoughtful gift to an experienced hunter’s granddaughter, featuring antlers from a stag and parts of Delemgan’s Tree, this robust bow is perfect for any Envoy. It embodies the qualities that make bows exceptional – stealth, accuracy, range, and power. The Long Touch not only delivers hard-hitting blows but also amplifies its impact with the Thrill of the Hunt enchantment. This perk triggers significant increases in both attack damage and attack speed for a few seconds whenever an enemy is slain.

In the game Avowed, The Long Touch bow is particularly effective for both high damage output (DPS) and stealth-based combat. This is due to its rewards for powerful attacks and precise aiming, skills that are relatively simple for a skilled sharpshooter equipped with a quality bow. Additionally, The Long Touch benefits from Lesser Opening Strike, a feature that increases damage by 5% against fully healthy opponents, making it an ideal choice for initiating battles in stealth builds.

How To Get The Long Touch

You can acquire this item quite readily due to its exceptional quality, but it doesn’t come cheap. Players should budget around 4,320 gold when purchasing from the Paradisian Military Surplus merchant, who is located within the Paradis Hightown district (which is in Northern Paradis, specifically Dawnshore area).

2025-03-12 14:05