Bow

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Bow is an item in Minecraft. It is crafted from 3 Stick and 3 String. It is used to make Dispenser.

A Bow is a ranged weapon crafted from sticks and string, used to shoot arrows in Minecraft. It is a versatile weapon for combat, allowing players to attack mobs and other players from a distance. The longer the Bow is drawn, the farther and stronger the arrow will travel, reaching full power after one second. A Bow can be enchanted with abilities such as Power for increased damage, Flame to set targets on fire, and Infinity to shoot arrows without consuming them. It can also be repaired using anvils or crafting tables and is commonly used for fighting the Ender Dragon, Wither, and other dangerous mobs. A fully charged Bow shot deals significant damage, making it one of the most effective ranged weapons in the game.

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How do you craft Bow?

Crafting

CraftingBow

3× Stick + 3× String = 1 Bow

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What can you craft with Bow?

Used In

Bow · used inDispenser

7× Cobblestone + 1× Bow + 1× Redstone Dust = 1 Dispenser

Bow FAQ

Quick answers

Bow is crafted from 3 Stick and 3 String.

Bow is used to craft Dispenser.


EnchantmentThe enchantment this item can carry. Follow it for its own page. Max LevelThe highest level of this enchantment the item can hold. WeightThe raw pick weight from the game files — higher means the enchanting table offers it more often. The bar compares it with the other enchantments on this item, so the best one here is always full. Crafting StationWhere you can apply it: enchanting table, anvil, or both.
Power	Max level V	10Most likely	Enchanting table Anvil
Unbreaking	Max level III	5	Enchanting table Anvil
Flame	Max level I	2	Enchanting table Anvil
Mending	Max level I	2	Anvil
Punch	Max level II	2	Enchanting table Anvil
Curse of Vanishing	Max level I	1	Anvil
Infinity	Max level I	1	Enchanting table Anvil

Enchantment	Level
Infinity		4
Mending		2
Flame		2
Power		1
Punch		2
Unbreaking		1
Curse of Vanishing		4


Dropped fromThe mob that drops this item. Follow it for its own page. Avg. per killHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. AmountHow many drop at once when the mob is killed, before any Looting bonus. Looting IHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting I. Looting IIHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting II. Looting IIIHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting III.
StrayStray!	9% - 12%	1 (9%)	1 (10%)	1 (11%)	1 (12%)
SkeletonSkeleton!	9% - 12%	1 (9%)	1 (10%)	1 (11%)	1 (12%)
BoggedBogged!	9% - 12%	1 (9%)	1 (10%)	1 (11%)	1 (12%)
ParchedParched!	9% - 12%	1 (9%)	1 (10%)	1 (11%)	1 (12%)


LevelThe villager must reach this trade level before offering this deal. ChanceHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. StockHow many times you can make this trade before the villager needs to restock. Villager XPExperience the villager earns from this trade — it levels them up toward better offers.
Fletcher Fletcher	Apprentice	100%	2 × EmeraldBow Bow	12	+5
Fletcher Fletcher	Expert	100%	7-21 × EmeraldEnchanted Bow Enchanted Bow	3	+15


StructureA place whose chests can contain this item. Follow it for its own page. ChanceHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. Avg. per ChestThe average number you'll collect per chest opened, counting the empty ones. Avg. Chests to SearchRoughly how many chests of this type you'd open before finding one.
Trial ChambersTrial ChambersVaultsBest odds	2.6%	0.03	~38.3

Bow

How do you craft Bow?

What can you craft with Bow?

Bow FAQ

What enchantments can you put on Bow?

Enchantments

What's the cheapest way to enchant Bow?

Enchantment Order Tool

Which mobs drop Bow?

Bow is dropped from the following mobs when killed

Which villagers trade Bow?

Villager trades

Which structures contain Bow?

Found as Loot

How do you get Bow by fishing?

Bow can be obtained by fishing with in the following biome:

Bow is dropped from the following mobs when killed

Villager trades

Bow

How do you craft Bow?

What can you craft with Bow?

Bow FAQ

What enchantments can you put on Bow?

Enchantments

What's the cheapest way to enchant Bow?

Enchantment Order Tool

Which mobs drop Bow?

Bow is dropped from the following mobs when killed

Which villagers trade Bow?

Villager trades

Which structures contain Bow?

Found as Loot

How do you get Bow by fishing?

Bow can be obtained by fishing with in the following biome:

Related

Bow is dropped from the following mobs when killed

Villager trades