Simple Bow vs Compound Bow
Compound Bow leads on Burst DPS (60 vs 75). Across 5 stats, Simple Bow wins 1 and Compound Bow wins 2.
- Better Burst DPS
- Compound Bow60 vs 75
- Simple Bow
- wins 1 stats
- Compound Bow
- wins 2 stats
- Kind
- Weapons
Stat by stat
Calculated| Stat |  Simple Bow |  Compound Bow |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Bow | Bow |
| Damage per shot | 120 | 150 |
| Rounds per minute | 30 | 30 |
| Burst DPS | 60 | 75 |
| Durability | 320 | 320 |
| Trade value (Bucks) ↓ | 25 | 100 |
Green marks the better value per row; ↓ means lower is better.
Data: Permafrost Early Access preview build 0.44.2.4552-playtest — refreshed at the Oct 9 launch. How we source this
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Simple BowBow
Compound BowBow| Item | Simple Bow | Compound Bow |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bow | Bow |
| Damage per shot | 120 | 150 best |
| Rounds per minute | 30 best | 30 best |
| Burst DPS | 60 | 75 best |
| Magazine | — | — |
| Damage per magazine | — | — |
| Durability | 320 best | 320 best |
| Trade value (Bucks) | 25 best | 100 |
Green marks the best value in each row (↓ = lower is better).
Compound Bow is the better choice on Burst DPS (60 vs 75). Across 5 compared stats Simple Bow wins 1 and Compound Bow wins 2. Use the tool below to add a third option or swap either item.
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Simple Bow vs Compound Bow FAQ
Is Simple Bow or Compound Bow better in Permafrost?
Compound Bow leads on Burst DPS (60 vs 75); Simple Bow wins 1 of 5 stats and Compound Bow wins 2.
What are the main differences?
Simple Bow is a Bow and Compound Bow is a Bow; the table above lists every stat with the better value highlighted.
Can I compare more items?
Yes: the tool on this page takes up to four Weapons items.