Explore the stats, damage, and requirements for various bows in Diablo, including Blackoak Bow, Windforce, and more. Find the best bow for your build!
Alright, let's talk bows in Diablo! These are pretty cool, but they often come with a trade-off, like the Messerschmidt's Reaver mentioned. That axe is all about damage, but since it's two-handed, you're ditching your shield. If you're all about getting up close and personal, maybe it's worth it, but if you prefer to keep some distance, you'll want that shield. It's your call, but know what you're giving up!
Below is a breakdown of some common bows you might find. Pay close attention to the requirements (str for Strength, dex for Dexterity) and the damage range, as well as any special traits. Some bows might boost your damage against specific enemy types or give you a general damage increase, while others might have drawbacks like lowering your Vitality or Range.
| Type | Name | Traits | Damage | Dur | Reqment | Hand |
| bow | Blackoak Bow | Dex:+10 Vit:-10 Dam:+50% LR:-10% | 1-6 | 35 | str:25 dex:30 | 2 |
| bow | Bow of the Dead | Altered Dur Dex:+4 Vit:-3 TH:+10% LR:-20% | 3-6 | 30 | str:25 dex:40 | 2 |
| bow | Celestial Bow | Armor:+5 Dam:+2 | 1-6 | 35 | dex:30 | 2 |
| bow | Deadly Hunter | Mag:-5 Dam:+200% on demon TH:+20% | 3-6 | 45 | str:25 dex:40 | 2 |
| bow | Eaglehorn | Dex:+20 Dam:+100% TH:+50% | 1-10 | inf | str:30 dex:60 | 2 |
| bow | Flamedart | Fire Dam: +1-6 TH:+20% Rfir:+40% | 2-5 | 40 | str:20 dex:35 | 2 |
| bow | Fleshstinger | Dex:+15 Dam:+80% TH:+40% | 1-6 | 37 | str:25 dex:30 | 2 |
| bow | Needler | Fast Attack TH:+50% | 1-3 | 30 | none | 2 |
| bow | Rift Bow | Random Speed Dex:-3 Dam:+2 | 1-4 | 30 | none | 2 |
| bow | Windforce | Knocks Target Back Str:+5 Dam:+200% | 1-14 | 60 | str:45 dex:80 | 2 |
Tips for Bows:
- Always check the Strength and Dexterity requirements. Don't pick up a bow you can't even equip!
- Consider the damage range and any special damage bonuses. A bow that does less base damage but has a huge bonus against demons might be better in certain areas.
- Two-handed bows mean no shield. Think about your playstyle – are you comfortable with that trade-off?
- Durability (Dur) is important, especially for bows that don't have infinite durability. Keep an eye on it to avoid being caught with a broken weapon.
- Traits like
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