Longbow

A long bow is a ranged piercing weapon which fires projectiles known as arrows. It is distinguished from the Shortbow by its increased length, which allows an archer to impart greater energy into its pull, making it more lethal. Bows are crafted from tree branches, which must be of the correct length and shape to be ideal. The wood is bent into a curve, and held in that shape with a taut string, from which the arrows are launched. This varies from the composite bow, which is constructed using additional materials such as bone or horn, and remains curved even when the string is removed. Effective use of the longbow requires training. Due to its size, a longbow is difficult for a person to wield if they are below five feet in height.
Proficiency with a longbow allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. It has a range of 100ft and x3 damage on critical hits. Longbows do a base 1d8 damage, have 5 hp, and 5 toughness.

Item type

Weapon, Ranged

Rarity

common

Weight

4lbs

Dimensions

6.5 feet long

Base Price

75 gp

Raw materials & Components

wood and string