Recurve Bow
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A 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 as she relived the mercenary's memories.[2] Similarly, a light bow variant of the bow was made available to the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.[3]
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 | 123 | 950 | Stealth Damage II Adrenaline on Kill IV Health on Hit |
Helix Store, Nomad's Bazaar |
| Description | ||||
| Crafted of the finest materials taken from both plant and beast, this bow harnesses the power of nature. | ||||
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, the Muses, and 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 -
A recurve bow in Ptolemaic Egypt
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References
- ↑
Recurve bow on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins