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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The design of a recurve bow has the limbs stretch away from the wielder when unstrung. Compared to straight-limbed bows, recurve bows can hold and deliver more power to an arrow when released. They provide the most advantage when used from | The design of a recurve bow has the limbs stretch away from the wielder when unstrung. Compared to straight-limbed bows, recurve bows can hold and deliver more power to an arrow when released. They provide the most advantage when used from [[horse]]back.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Recurve bow}}</ref> They were noted for their relative ease of use from even the most unskilled [[archer]].<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
Recurve bows in 5th century BCE Greece were mostly made of wood with ornamental decoration. The quality of such bows ranged from common to the epic, and could be found in most | Recurve bows in 5th century BCE Greece were mostly made of wood with ornamental decoration. The quality of such bows ranged from common to the epic, and could be found in most [[blacksmith]]'s shops.<ref name="ACOd" /> By the 1st century BCE, in [[Egypt]], recurve bows had become scarce. Made with a mixture of animal and plant products, they were said to harness the power of nature.<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
==History== | ==History == | ||
A variant of the bow was made available to the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] via an [[Animus]] [[Animus mod|modification]] by the [[Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]], who relived the former's memories.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Similarly, a [[light bow]] variant of the bow was made available to the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> By the 9th century CE, a [[predator bow]] variant of the bow was made available to the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | A variant of the bow was made available to the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] via an [[Animus]] [[Animus mod|modification]] by the [[Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]], who relived the former's memories.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Similarly, a [[light bow]] variant of the bow was made available to the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> By the 9th century CE, a [[predator bow]] variant of the bow was made available to the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | ||
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| colspan="5" |''Its rigid shape makes this arrow a straight shooter.''(sic) | | colspan="5" |''Its rigid shape makes this arrow a straight shooter.''(sic) | ||
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! colspan="5" | Description | ! colspan="5" |Description | ||
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| colspan="5" |''This strongly curved bow can be used by any willing archer.'' | | colspan="5" |''This strongly curved bow can be used by any willing archer.'' | ||
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!Quality (Max Level 55) | !Quality (Max Level 55) | ||
!Damage (Max Level 55) | !Damage (Max Level 55) | ||
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|Legendary | |Legendary | ||
|110 | |110 | ||
|640 | | 640 | ||
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|[[Helix]] [[Store]], [[Nomad's Bazaar]] | |[[Helix]] [[Store]], [[Nomad's Bazaar]] | ||
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! colspan="5" | Description | ! colspan="5" |Description | ||
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| colspan="5" |''Crafted of the finest materials taken from both plant and beast, this bow harnesses the power of nature.'' | | colspan="5" |''Crafted of the finest materials taken from both plant and beast, this bow harnesses the power of nature.'' | ||
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! colspan="8" | Description | ! colspan="8" |Description | ||
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| colspan="8" |''Once wielded by the soldiers of King Eirik of Hordaland, this fine bow fell into mercenary after king's defeat at Hafrsfjord.'' | | colspan="8" |''Once wielded by the soldiers of King Eirik of Hordaland, this fine bow fell into mercenary after king's defeat at Hafrsfjord.'' | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes == | ||
The commonly found Recurve Bow, a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', shares the same model as a number of other similar weapons in the same game, including the bows of [[Bow of Dumontos|Dumontos]], [[Bow of the Muses|of the Muses]], and [[Bow of the Stalker|of the Stalker]], as well as the [[Oaken Bow of Chambers]], [[Natakas' Hunting Bow]], and the [[Heirloom Bow]]. These are all the recycled model of [[Griffin (bow)|Griffin]], a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''. | The commonly found Recurve Bow, a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', shares the same model as a number of other similar weapons in the same game, including the bows of [[Bow of Dumontos|Dumontos]], [[Bow of the Muses|of the Muses]], and [[Bow of the Stalker|of the Stalker]], as well as the [[Oaken Bow of Chambers]], [[Natakas' Hunting Bow]], and the [[Heirloom Bow]]. These are all the recycled model of [[Griffin (bow)|Griffin]], a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''. | ||
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The Recurve Bow is a bow with limbs that curve away from the wielder. These bows have been common throughout the history at least ever since the 5th century BCE, when they were widely found and used in Greece.
Description
The design of a recurve bow has the limbs stretch away from the wielder when unstrung. Compared to straight-limbed bows, recurve bows can hold and deliver more power to an arrow when released. They provide the most advantage when used from horseback.[1] They were noted for their relative ease of use from even the most unskilled archer.[2]
Recurve bows in 5th century BCE Greece were mostly made of wood with ornamental decoration. The quality of such bows ranged from common to the epic, and could be found in most blacksmith's shops.[2] By the 1st century BCE, in Egypt, recurve bows had become scarce. Made with a mixture of animal and plant products, they were said to harness the power of nature.[3]
History
A variant of the bow was made available to the Spartan misthios Kassandra via an Animus modification by the Assassin Layla Hassan, who relived the former's memories.[2] Similarly, a light bow variant of the bow was made available to the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.[3] By the 9th century CE, a predator bow variant of the bow was made available to the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir.[4]
Weapon statistics
Peloponnesian War (5th century BCE)
| Rarity | DPS (Lvl 99) | Default Engravings | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | (Randomised) | Blacksmith, Loot | ||
| Rare | ||||
| Epic | ||||
| Description | ||||
| Its rigid shape makes this arrow a straight shooter.(sic) | ||||
Animus mod
| Rarity | DPS (Lvl 99) | Default Engravings | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | 6495 | +23% Hunter Damage +20% Bow Charging Speed |
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| Description | ||||
| This strongly curved bow can be used by any willing archer. | ||||
Ptolemaic Egypt (1st century BCE)
| Rarity | Quality (Max Level 55) | Damage (Max Level 55) | Attributes | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | 110 | 640 | Helix Store, Nomad's Bazaar | |
| Description | ||||
| Crafted of the finest materials taken from both plant and beast, this bow harnesses the power of nature. | ||||
Anglo-Saxon England (9th century)
| Class | Attack | Speed | Stun | Critical Chance | Headshot Damage | Weight | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raven | 58 | 29 | 37 | 61 | 72 | 17 | Haervik Shipyard |
| Description | |||||||
| Once wielded by the soldiers of King Eirik of Hordaland, this fine bow fell into mercenary after king's defeat at Hafrsfjord. | |||||||
Behind the scenes
The commonly found Recurve Bow, a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, shares the same model as a number of other similar weapons in the same game, including the bows of Dumontos, of the Muses, and of the Stalker, as well as the Oaken Bow of Chambers, Natakas' Hunting Bow, and the Heirloom Bow. These are all the recycled model of Griffin, a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Origins.
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, two different weapons are named 'Recurve Bow'. One of them is commonly found throughout the game, while the other is a unique Store-item.
Gallery
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The unique variant made available to Kassandra
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
References
- ↑
Recurve bow on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla