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How to Craft Bow in Minecraft

The Bow fires arrows for ranged combat. Fully charged shots deal up to 9 damage. It has 384 durability.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
StickStick
StringString
 S S
StringString
StickStick
StringString
BowBowBow

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Stick3Craft from planks
String3Kill spiders

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Stick in: row 1, column 2; row 3, column 2.
  4. Place String in: row 1, column 3; row 2, column 3; row 3, column 3.
  5. Collect your Bow from the output slot.

Uses for Bow

  • Ranged combat
  • Shooting arrows at enemies

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Bow on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Bow?
You need 3 Stick, 3 String. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Bow does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Bow per craft.
What is Bow used for?
Ranged combat. Shooting arrows at enemies.
What version of Minecraft added Bow?
Bow was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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