Short Bow
The Short Bow is a common bow associated with the Neutral survivalists. Featuring a base damage of 15 and an attack speed modifier of 1.1x, it occupies a dominant position in the basic progression meta of the Gothic 1 Remake.
Combat Playstyle
A rapid-firing ranged weapon that allows you to kite dangerous beasts across the Mining Colony. With high Dexterity, this weapon lets you dispatch targets from a safe distance before they can close the gap into melee range.
Stat Scaling & Requirements
This weapon scales primarily with Dexterity (1x weight). Ideal for thieves, shadows, and hunters looking to build high-crit ranged characters. Focus on training Dexterity to increase your accuracy and critical hit rates.
Combat Synergy & Faction Context
A camp-neutral starter weapon. Highly recommended for the nameless hero's first hours in the colony before committing to any of the three major factions.
Colony Pro-Tip
"Always maintain high ground when using this ranged weapon. The Gothic engine grants a slight accuracy and target acquisition bonus when firing from elevated ledges or wooden towers."