Bow
- Burst DPS
- 45
- Shot damage
- 18
- Ammo
- 15
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
A hunter’s best friend, repurposed for hunting Illagers and monsters.
- Burst DPS
- 45#11 of 12 · Bow
- Shot damage
- 18every 0.4 s
- Ammo
- 15+1 every 1.2 s
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
- Unique version
- Ranger's Promise5% of drops
Bow quick verdict
Bow ranks #11 of 12 Bow weapons by measured DPS (45), which puts it in D tier on our tier list.
- DPS rank
- #11 / 12Bow · 45 DPS
- Projectiles per second
- 2.51 per shot every 0.4 s · #5 of 12 in its class
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
- Unique version
- Ranger's Promise5% of regular Bow drops roll this Unique
Where to find Bow
Game dataBow is in the item loot pool of these areas. The share is its weight among all items that area can drop.
| Area | Rec. level | Share of item drops |
|---|---|---|
 Brave Haven | 1 | 5% |
 Honeycomb Fields | 2 | 4.8% |
 The Deep Dark | 14 | 3.6% |
 Rainy Plains | 21 | 3.5% |
Share = this item's weight ÷ the total weight of the area's item pool. Chests and bosses then roll rarity separately.
Bow shot stats
Game dataPer-shot damage, fire rate, ammo and charged-shot bonus, read from the game data.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Shot damage | 18 |
| Time between shots | 0.4 s |
| Burst DPS | 45 |
| Ammo | 15 |
| Ammo recharge | +1 every 1.2 s (after 1 s without firing) |
| Charged shot | ×3 damage after 0.35 s |
| Range | 7.5 blocks |
Burst DPS assumes you fire as fast as the weapon allows until the ammo runs out; it excludes charged shots and enchantments.
Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.3.0. How we source this
How Bow compares
Bars show where Bow sits among the 12 weapons of its class (Bow): a full bar beats them all.
- Burst DPS
- 45
- Shot damage
- 18
- Time between shots
- 0.4 s
- Ammo
- 15
Keep the Bow stats open while you play
Combo DPS, reach and swing arc for every melee and ranged weapon, a hit-count matchup against each mob, and one click to compare it, add it to a build or find where it drops.
- Combo DPS & timings
- Reach & swing arc
- Matchup against every mob
Unique version: Ranger's Promise
Bow has a Unique version, Ranger's Promise: Increases chance of critical hits from ranged attacks by 25%.
Bow drop rarity odds
CalculatedWhen Bow drops, the game rolls its rarity. A Unique roll turns it into Ranger's Promise.
| Rarity | Regular drop | Boss drop | Effect slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 50% | 0% | 0 |
| Rare | 25% | 50% | 1 |
| Special | 20% | 33.3% | 2 |
| Unique | 5% | 16.7% | 2 |
Odds come from the game's rarity-chance table (bosses drop no Commons). Effect slots = random effects the rarity rolls; Unique adds its fixed effect.
Effects Bow can roll
Game data7 random effects can roll on Bow, drawn from its archetype and element pools. Rare items get 1 effect, Special items 2. Values by tier:
| Effect | Category | I | II | III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Critical Edge | Attack | 10% | 20% | 30% |
 Critical Hit | Attack | 5% | 10% | 15% |
 Impact | Attack | 10% | 20% | 30% |
 Knockback | Attack | 15% | 20% | 30% |
 Looter | Utility | 20% | 40% | 60% |
 Persistence | Attack | 10% | 15% | 20% |
 Raider | Utility | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Enchantments for Bow
10 enchantments fit Bow's slot. Apply them with enchantment books at the Enchantsmith.
Projectile enchantments such as Chain Reaction, Piercing, Ricochet apply to every projectile: Bow fires 2.5 per second, #5 of 12 in its class.
| Enchantment | Triggers on | At tier III |
|---|---|---|
 Chain Reaction | Projectiles | Projectiles have a 40% chance to spawn 8 additional projectiles. |
 Ender Mines | Final combo hit, Jump attack, Projectiles | Weapon attacks deploy 4 mines that explode in proximity to enemies or after a short time. |
 Healing Smite | Defeating an enemy | Defeating an enemy has a 50% chance to create a Regenerating well for allies. |
 Piercing | Projectiles | Projectiles can pierce up to 5 enemies. |
 Ricochet | Projectiles | Projectiles can bounce up to 3 times. |
 Shadowcloak | Defeating an enemy | Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. |
 Shielding Smite | Defeating an enemy | Defeating an enemy has a 40% chance to create a Fortifying well for allies. |
 Swirling | Final combo hit, Jump attack, Projectiles | Swirl deals an additional 100% of weapon damage to nearby enemies. |
 Tempo Theft | Defeating an enemy | Grants a 50% chance to increase movement speed when defeating enemies. |
 Thundering | Dealing damage | Grants a 50% chance for 50% of weapon damage to spread as lightning damage. |
Similar to Bow
Closest by numbers, weight class and archetype.
Bow is a Bow that deals 18 damage per shot every 0.4 s (45 burst DPS) with 15 ammo. That ranks #11 of 12 in its class (Bow). Its Unique version, Ranger's Promise, adds a fixed effect and drops on 5% of Bow drops. Look for it in Brave Haven, Honeycomb Fields, The Deep Dark. 10 enchantments fit its slot.
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Bow FAQ
What is the DPS of Bow in Minecraft Dungeons II?
45 burst DPS: 18 damage per shot, one shot every 0.4 s, for as long as its 15 ammo lasts. Charged shots and enchantments come on top.
Is Bow good?
On damage per second it ranks #11 of 12 in its class (Bow) with 45 DPS. The tier list ranks every weapon in its class on the same measurement.
Where do you find Bow?
Bow is in the item loot pool of 4 areas, including Brave Haven, Honeycomb Fields, The Deep Dark. Enemies and chests there can drop it; bosses never drop it at Common rarity.
Does Bow have a Unique version?
Yes: Ranger's Promise. It drops instead of Bow on a Unique rarity roll (5% of regular drops) and adds a fixed effect.
What enchantments can go on Bow?
10 enchantments fit its slot, including Chain Reaction, Ender Mines, Healing Smite, Piercing, Ricochet. Each has tiers I–III and some have a Unique tier; the enchantment pages list the exact values.