🏹 BOW
Piercing Ranged • Auto-aim Targeting • Unlocked by Default
WEAPON TYPE: PIERCING RANGED
Megabonk Bow weapon art
🎯 Identity
Piercing, Ranged, Auto-aim
Arrows pierce enemies; uses the game’s targeting modes rather than manual aim.
🔓 Unlock
Unlocked by Default
Available at the start; no Silver cost.
👤 Starter For
Robinette
Robinette’s starter weapon is Bow; her “Stonks” passive scales with held gold.
🕹️ Targeting Modes
Closest / Smart
Choose in Settings. Bow follows auto-aim; manual aim is for a few other weapons (e.g., Sniper, Shotgun).
🔓 How to Get & Set Up
Accurate data—no grind requirements
🏹 ACCESS
Bow is unlocked by default and appears in runs immediately. It fires piercing arrows using the game’s auto-aim system.
1) Open Settings > Gameplay to pick a targeting mode: Closest Target or Smart Targeting.
2) Remember: Bow does not use manual aim. Manual-aim applies to a few specific weapons (e.g., Sniper Rifle, Shotgun).
3) Level with core Tomes: Quantity (more projectiles), Cooldown (attack speed), Precision (crit chance), Damage.
4) Use Projectile (speed) and Size (area/coverage) situationally for comfort and clear.
🎯 Bow Facts (No made-up stats)
Pierces Enemies Arrows pass through targets
Auto-aimed Uses targeting modes
Manual Aim: No Sniper/Shotgun are manual
Core Tomes Quantity / Cooldown / Precision / Damage

Focus on safe lanes and projectile count. Piercing turns straight lines into multi-hit clears.

⚙️ Real Mechanics
What the Bow actually does in Megabonk
🎯 Targeting
Bow follows the global targeting setting—Closest Target or Smart Targeting. It does not require manual aim.
Takeaway: Position to create straight lines through packs; let auto-aim do the work.
🗡️ Piercing Arrows
Projectiles pierce enemies, allowing single shots to damage multiple targets in a line.
Value: Great wave-clear when combined with more projectiles.
🚀 Projectile Speed
Projectile Tome increases flight speed, making arrows connect sooner and improving reliability while kiting.
Use case: Comfortable hit timing vs. fast mobs.
⚡ Cadence (Attack Rate)
Cooldown Tome accelerates firing; more arrows means more pierce value, crit rolls, and DPS.
Core Pick: Prioritize early with Quantity.
🔢 Multi-Projectiles
Quantity Tome adds more arrows per volley. With piercing, each extra projectile multiplies clear potential.
Snowball: Quantity + Cooldown is the Bow’s backbone.
🧭 Kiting & Lanes
Move laterally to keep packs aligned. Use corners to funnel, then fire through the crowd for maximum pierce hits.
Skill: Awareness & spacing > standing still.

💡 Synergy Tip

The cleanest curve is Quantity → Cooldown → Precision → Damage. Add Projectile for feel; sprinkle Size if you want more forgiving lanes.

🎯 Best Bow Builds
Real tomes & items—no fictional gear
🎯 Piercing Sniper
Range control & crit consistency

Core Strategy

Set lanes and shred lines of enemies. Crit-leaning, comfortable projectile speed, and reliable cadence.

Essential Tomes

  • Quantity Tome – more arrows
  • Cooldown Tome – faster volleys
  • Precision Tome – crit chance
  • Projectile Tome – flight speed comfort

Recommended Items (examples)

  • Joe’s Dagger – execute chance & damage scaling
  • Lightning Orb – on-hit lightning procs
  • Moldy Cheese – early sustain utility
  • Golden Shield / Backpack / Golden Sneakers – safety & economy picks

Piloting Tips

Strafe to maintain straight lines; avoid over-investing in Size unless you want more forgiving coverage.

⚡ Rapid Volley
Spam arrows, abuse pierce

Core Strategy

Max projectile count and attack rate—turn the screen into a moving arrow wall.

Essential Tomes

  • Quantity Tome – top priority
  • Cooldown Tome – locks in DPS
  • Damage Tome – scales output
  • Agility Tome – safer kiting

Recommended Items (examples)

  • Lightning Orb – procs scale with attacks
  • Spicy Meatball – AoE supplement
  • Golden Shield – survivability layer
  • Backpack – economy/slots comfort

Piloting Tips

Fight at mid-range so auto-aim keeps connects high; kite in arcs to refresh lines.

🏃 Kiting Lines
Movement-first, safe clears

Core Strategy

High mobility maintains spacing so arrows pierce through long trains of enemies.

Essential Tomes

  • Agility Tome – movement speed
  • Quantity Tome – more arrows to pierce
  • Cooldown Tome – consistent fire pattern
  • Evasion / HP / Shield Tome – safety as needed

Recommended Items (examples)

  • Golden Sneakers – movement economy
  • Moldy Cheese – sustain helper
  • Lightning Orb – passive damage while kiting
  • Golden Shield – margin for error

Piloting Tips

Circle-strafe bosses; never stop moving in swarms; use corners to reset lines.

🤝 Character Synergy
Who naturally pairs well with Bow
🪙 Robinette
Starter Weapon + Stonks

Starts with Bow. Passive Stonks: +1% Gold per level; damage increases with held gold—great for ranged farm into late-game scaling.

🤖 CL4NK
+1% Crit/Level

Gains +1% Crit Chance per level. Pairs with Bow’s steady cadence and Quantity for frequent crit rolls.

💀 Calcium
Speed → Damage

Speed Demon converts movement speed into damage; Bow’s safe kiting lanes help maintain speed stacks.

🦊 Fox
+1% Luck/Level

Luck improves higher-tier offers and drops, indirectly smoothing Bow builds (more Quantity/Cooldown finds).

🛡️ Sir Oofie
+1% Armor/Level

Extra armor gives forgiveness while learning lanes; not a damage synergy, but adds survivability.

🌟 Top Pairings

Robinette + Bow: farm gold safely at range, then convert wealth into damage with Stonks.

CL4NK + Bow: Quantity/Cooldown feed high crit frequency from “Crit Happens”.

💡 Tips & Good Habits
Small adjustments that add up
🎛️ Pick a Targeting Mode
Closest Target offers predictable lines; Smart Targeting can correct some angles. Try both and stick with what reads best.
🔢 Quantity First
Bow scales exceptionally with Quantity; every extra arrow multiplies pierce value.
⚡ Then Cooldown
More cadence = more hits, more crit rolls, more on-hit procs.
🎯 Precision Matters
Once shots are flowing, push Precision and Damage to turn lines into deletes.
🧭 Keep Lanes Clean
Strafe to line up enemies. Don’t tunnel—reposition early to avoid getting wrapped.
🛡️ Build a Safety Net
If you’re learning, weave in Evasion/HP/Shield Tomes and a defensive item (e.g., Golden Shield) so one mistake doesn’t end a run.

🏆 Bow Mindset

“Bow wins by lines, not brawls. Make space, draw lanes, and let the pierce do the heavy lifting.”

⚠️ Common Mistakes
Avoid these with Bow

❌ Expecting Manual Aim

Bow follows auto-aim settings. If you want manual aim, swap to Sniper/Shotgun. With Bow, master positioning instead.

❌ Ignoring Quantity/Cooldown

Flat damage without arrows or cadence underperforms. Prioritize projectile count and rate first.

❌ Standing Still

Bow thrives on creating lines. Keep moving, strafe, and kite—don’t let mobs wrap around you.

❌ Over-sizing Early

Size can help later, but early on it’s usually weaker than Quantity/Cooldown/Precision/Damage for Bow’s curve.

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