Bows (Oblivion)

For other uses, see Bow.

A bow is a flexible, bent, or curved ranged weapon, strung taut from end to end with a string. Arrows are shot after being nocked on the string and pulled back. Effectiveness in using a bow is governed by the Marksman skill in Morrowind and Oblivion, and the Archery skill in Skyrim. The longer the fire button/key is held, the more power will be put into the shot. The shot is at full power when the bow stops creaking. Arrows are under great influence by gravity, especially under-powered or long distance shots.

Bows will often require repairs. Bows can be repaired using repair hammers, or they can be taken to an NPC who performs repair services. Any vendor of weapons or armor will perform repairs for a fee.

Weapon	Item ID	Base Value	Weight	Max. Damage	Health
Dremora Light Bow	000872A9	6	22	8	60
Iron Bow	00025231	11	8	8	112
Fine Iron Bow	0003A860	22	7.2	9	123
Steel Bow	000229B7	30	10	9	144
Dremora Bow	000872AA	28	22	10	80
Silver Bow	00025227	55	12	10	180
Fine Steel Bow	0003A857	60	9	10	158
Black Bow	000908AD	70	8	10	200
Dwarven Bow	00035DCE	155	14	12	240
Dremora Heavy Bow	000872AB	180	22	14	240
Elven Bow	000229BF	360	16	14	308
Glass Bow	00035E7A	735	18	16	384
Ebony Bow	00035E7B	1550	20	18	468
Daedric Bow	00035E7C	3200	22	20	560

• "Max. Damage" refers to the maximum amount of damage an item can do, assuming maximum stats and skill.
• "Health" refers to the bow's durability before it wears out.