It’s not impossible to shoot more than one arrow off a bow, but it’s not practical either. Three arrows? Divide that 45 pounds by three. That 45 pounds must now launch two arrows. Two arrows on my bowstring splits that 45 pounds in half. With one arrow on my bowstring, I can cast an average arrow speed of about 165 feet per second. Bows can fire more than one arrow at a time, but at a severe penalty. And archery in videos games is supposed to be fun, not realistic.įor instance, bows firing multiple spread/shotgun-like or volley shots? Great for crowd control in-game, but in real life? Nope. And why should they? Video games are supposed to be fun. I’m positive that most, if not all gamers who pick a bow in video games don’t care that their digital arrow-slinging weapon doesn’t perform like a real-world bow. The wheels or pulleys are referred to as “cams.” Very powerful bows. Recurve bows are the only type allowed in the Olympic games.Ĭompound Bow : A bow with “wheels” or “pulleys” on the ends of the limbs, or in the case of Aloy’s bow ( Horizon Zero Dawn), a levering system. Olympic recurve : A recurve bow differs from a longbow in that its limbs bend back towards the archer, and then, at the very tips, the limbs curve away from the archer. The bowstring only touches the limbs at the tips. Longbow : A bow with the classic “D” shape. Riser : A bow’s “riser” is the handle of the bow, the part of the bow the archer grips when drawing the bowstring. Limbs : Limbs are the part of the bow that bend back when the bowstring is drawn. That point is the archer’s “anchor.” For consistency and accuracy, that anchor must be in the exact same spot for each shot. Makes one appreciate archers of ye olde England, eh?Īnchor : When an archer draws the bowstring, the archer stops pulling the bowstring at a certain point. The draw weight of modern-day compound bows average about 70 pounds. A person with longer arms will have a longer draw length, and can, therefore, get more poundage (“power”) from their bow than what the bow is rated.Įnglish longbows of yore (Robin Hood-era) had draw weights of about 100 pounds. Bows are rated by their poundage at a 28-inch draw distance. The 28-inch draw length is the sport/industry rating standard. A heavier draw weight will produce faster arrow speeds with flatter trajectories over longer distances, and vice versa.ĭraw length : When an archer pulls the bowstring back to his/her optimal distance, that is his/her “draw length.” An archer’s draw length is determined by a number of factors, but arm length is key. That 45 pounds propels my arrow to about 160-170 feet per second.ĭraw weights determine arrow flight speed, trajectory, travel distance, etc. When I pull my bowstring from its resting position back to 28 inches, there’s approximately 45 pounds of pressure on the string (and my fingers ouch!). For example, my longbow has a draw weight of 45 pounds at 28 inches. If archery in video games was anything like archery in real life, I’m pretty certain most gamers would skip the bow and instead opt for a reliable sword or a trusty shotgun.ĭefinition of archery terms used in this story:ĭraw weight : A bow’s “power” is measured in how many pounds of force is held when a bow is at full draw. Over the years, I’ve learned that that’s okay. But as a long-time archer in “real life,” I have a love/hate relationship with how archery is portrayed in video games. When given a choice, I ALWAYS choose a bow in video games. Think Robin Hood or Legolas and their bows. “Traditional” archery is classified as using a bow without sites, counterweights, or any sort of aiming or stabilization aids. Best to use LIGHT armor enchanted with reduction of restoration spells and spam the living daylights out of your best healing spell, and try to stand in a corner while you take a beating.and work up that light armor skill + restoration skill in the process.hey, you could even go as far as your block skill if your feeling "adventurous".For reference, I’ve been practicing archery for over 10 years, with a focus on traditional archery, specifically the longbow. Give a bandit that has arrows one of any arrow you want a heavy supply of, and then set him off. If you haven't noticed, you occasionally find arrows in your inventory if you get shot through with some. I would suggest trying the guards method, and even go as far as "taking an arrow to the knee" in the wilds. Elven arrows are a waste of time to "dupe" as they're near impossible to find on the ground. I have a bountiful supply of ebony arrows at only level 12, and an extensive supply of dwarf, orc, and glass. However, with everyone's statement about deadric arrows being shot from guards in cities or your housecarl are actually true. From what everyone has stated, the dawngaurd expansion gives you that ability.
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