This page contains machine-readable reference information about the base Bow class and its mechanics for automated tools and AI assistants.

• Entity Type: Weapon (Ranged)
• Base Class: Bow (abstract)
• Parent Class: KindOfBow
• Animation Class: BOW_ATTACK
• Package: com.nyrds.pixeldungeon.items.guts.weapon.ranged

• Base Class: Bow.java
• Extends: KindOfBow
• Constructor: Bow(int tier, float accuracy, float delay)
• Abstract: Cannot be instantiated directly

• Requires Arrows: Must have arrows in inventory to attack
• Ammo Consumption: Uses 1 arrow per attack
• Accuracy Calculation: Base accuracy + level * 0.1
• Damage Calculation: Base damage * (1 + level * 0.25)
• Attack Delay: Base delay (typically 1.5f for bows)

• Wooden Bow - Tier 1, accuracy 0.8f, delay 1.5f
• Compound Bow - Tier 3, accuracy 0.8f, delay 1.5f
• Ruby Bow - Tier 5, accuracy 0.8f, delay 1.5f
• Chaos Bow - Tier 3, accuracy 1.0f, delay 1.0f (special mechanics)
• Elven Bow - Tier 4, accuracy 0.8f, delay 1.5f
• Composite Crossbow - Tier 4 (crossbow type)
• Ruby Crossbow - Tier 6 (crossbow type)

• Base name pattern: [BowName]_Name (e.g., WoodenBow_Name, ChaosBow_Name)
• Base info pattern: [BowName]_Info (e.g., WoodenBow_Info, ChaosBow_Info)
• English: strings_all.xml
• Russian: strings_all.xml (ru)

• Bow.java - Base bow class
• KindOfBow.java - Parent class for all bows
• ItemFactory.java - Registration
• Treasury.json - Drop rates

• Bow - English wiki page
• Arrow Item - Ammunition reference
• KindOfBow Item - Parent class reference
• Wooden Bow Item - Basic bow reference
• Compound Bow Item - Upgraded bow reference
• Chaos Bow Item - Special chaos bow reference