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Fletching Bows
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Fletching Bows

Learn how to fletch bows in RuneScape! This guide covers everything from logs to strung bows, including level requirements and experience gains.

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Learn how to fletch bows in RuneScape! This guide covers everything from logs to strung bows, including level requirements and experience gains.

Hey there! So you're looking to get into Fletching in RuneScape, specifically making bows? It's a pretty straightforward skill once you get the hang of it. You'll be turning logs into bows, and eventually, strung bows for better experience. Let's break it down.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, you need to decide what kind of bow you want to make. Your Fletching level is going to be the main restriction here, so check the table below to see what you can make at your current level.
  2. 2
    Once you've picked your bow type, you'll need the corresponding logs. Head over to your bank and grab them.
  3. 3
    Next, you'll need a Knife. Any Knife will do, but if you have a Dragon Knife, you'll get a nice little bonus. Use the Knife on the logs you have.
  4. 4
    A little interface will pop up asking if you want to make a Short Bow or a Long Bow. Generally, Short Bows are for lower levels and Long Bows require a bit more Fletching skill. Pick the one you're able to make.
  5. 5
    This will give you an 'Unstrung Bow'. You can leave it at that, but you'll get way more experience if you string it.
  6. 6
    To string the bow, you'll need Bow String. The easiest way to get this is by spinning Flax. You can find Flax in a few places, like the Gnomes Stronghold or Seers Village.
  7. 7
    Take your Flax to a Spinner Wheel. Heads up, you'll need level 10 Crafting to spin Flax into Bow String.
  8. 8
    Once you have your Bow String, use it on your Unstrung Bow. Boom! You've got a fully strung bow and earned yourself some good experience.
Tips
  • Remember that the experience shown in the table is for a fully strung bow. If you don't string it, you'll only get half the experience. Always aim to string them!
  • Pay attention to the level requirements for each bow. Don't waste your logs if you can't actually make the bow yet.

Reference Table: Bows and Experience

TypeLvl Req.Exp Given
Short Bow510
Long Bow1020
Oak Short Bow2033
Oak Long Bow2555
Willow Short Bow3566.5
Willow Long Bow4083
Maple Short Bow50100
Maple Long Bow55116.5
Yew Short Bow65135
Yew Long Bow70150
Magic Short Bow80166.5
Magic Long Bow85183

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