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RDR2 Complete Weapons Database

Updated for Patch 1.32

Last Check: Mar 19, 2024

All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.

Bow VS Improved Bow

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Bow

Improved Bow

Bow

Winner

🏆 Improved Bow

Bow	Stat	Improved Bow
75	Base Damage	85 ✓
30	RPM	30
38	DPS	43 ✓
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
4.000s	TTK (Close)	4.000s
3	Shots to Kill	3
2.00x	HS Multiplier	2.00x
6	Magazine	6
2.000s	Reload Speed	2.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range4.000s

Medium Range4.000s

Long Range6.000s

Bow

Improved Bow

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Bow

Bow has a 0.000s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Bow

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Bow

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Improved Bow

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Bow vs Improved Bow in Red Dead Redemption 2

Breaking this down shots-first: the Bow requires 3 shots for a kill, the Improved Bow needs 3 — a gap that matters in spray duels. The Improved Bow converts those shots faster with 43 DPS versus 38. For pure elimination speed, the Bow clocks 4.000s TTK against the rival's 4.000s.

Mobility & Handling: Both weapons operate at similar movement speeds — positioning and cover usage matter more than weapon weight here.

Skill Factor: With stats this close, the deciding factor is player consistency. Recoil management and targeting discipline will have more impact than weapon choice in this matchup.

Mastering either firearm yields results, but the Improved Bow's raw damage potential makes it the objectively safer pick.

Bow Rivals

BOW vs IMPROVED-BOW→

Improved Bow Rivals

IMPROVED-BOW vs BOW→

Weapon Familiarity and Condition

Weapons perform better the more you use them.

Stat Ratings

Damage

Base power before ammo modifiers.

Ammo Types

Express ammo provides a sheer damage boost.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Methodology & Data Integrity

All calculations are based on verified data extracted from Red Dead Redemption 2 Patch 1.32 game files. We cross-reference values with in-game testing to ensure 99.9% accuracy for competitive play.