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A Bow in Final Fantasy IV
The Artemis Bow

Bows (ゆみ Yumi) are a recurring group of weapons from the Final Fantasy series. They first appear in Final Fantasy II, and are used by most Archers. Sometimes Archers will wield the more powerful Crossbow instead. Bows are notable for dealing the same amount of damage regardless of the user's position in the front or back row. In certain games, such as Final Fantasy IV, arrows must be purchased in order to attack with a bow, while in others, such as Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, bows come equipped with an infinite amount of arrows. Recurring bows are: Dark Bow, Yoichi Bow, Elven Bow, Killer Bow, and the Artemis Bow, which tends to be the Ultimate weapon.

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[edit] Appearances

[edit] Final Fantasy II

Maria, the first archer

Bows first appear in Final Fantasy II and are the starting weapon of Maria. Since Maria's stats are inclined towards magic and she is better off in the back row of the battlefield, bows are a good choice of weapon to equip her with. Final Fantasy II's bows come equipped with arrows.

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[edit] Final Fantasy III

Ranger

The Ranger Job class uses bows, preferably from the back row. Unlike Final Fantasy II, arrows must be bought in towns around the World Map.

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[edit] Final Fantasy IV

A Arrow in Final Fantasy IV

Rosa is a White Mage/Archer, and so can equip bows. Her special Aim ability lets her fire arrows with 100% accuracy. Rydia, Edward, Palom, Porom, Cecil, and Cid can also arm themselves with a bow, but without the Aim ability. Arrows must be purchased in this game, but at least in the DS version, are only spent by equipping them, not attacking.

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[edit] Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

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[edit] Final Fantasy V

Bows are used by the Ranger class, which can use the Aim ability to increase accuracy with arrows. The Ranger's Level 3 ability Equip Bow will let the character equip a bow regardless of job. Arrows do not need to be bought in this game.

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[edit] Final Fantasy XI

Bows disappear for a while through the Final Fantasy numbered series until Final Fantasy XI. They can be used by a number of jobs, but the Ranger job is the only one proficient enough to use weaponskills with them.

Though there is a massive amount of bows, the most notable bows include;

  • Yoichinoyumi - The Relic Bow usable by Rangers and Samurai.
  • Expunger
  • Cerberus Bow
  • Arco De Velocidad
  • Failnaught
  • Hamayumi
  • Ifrit's Bow
  • Perdu Bow
  • Lamian Kaman

Some arrows include;

[edit] Final Fantasy XII

Bows are the most basic of the ranged weapons in Final Fantasy XII. Their arrow shots are unblockable, but are also quite sensitive in inclement weather such as rain. Arrows must be purchased from shops in this game. Fran wields a bow as her default weapon.

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[edit] Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Fran once again uses bows in battle, and is the only playable character who does so. She cannot choose which arrows to fire.

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[edit] Final Fantasy Agito XIII

One of the characters uses a Longbow as his weapon of choice.

[edit] Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

Phoebe uses the only bow in the game, the Bow of Grace, as her primary weapon once she has given Benjamin the Cat Claw. It has limited ammunition and does additional, "shoot-type" damage to enemies weak to it, primarily those that fly.

[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics

The Archer uses bows, which come equipped with arrows. The Archer can use the Charge ability to build up power in a bow for a more powerful attack. Due to the battlefield geography in Final Fantasy Tactics, arrows are sensitive to obstacles and may miss if the height difference between the archer and target is too great.

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List of Crossbows:

  • Bowgun
  • Knightslayer
  • Crossbow
  • Poison Bow
  • Hunting Bow
  • Gastrophetes

[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

The Archer uses the bow class of weapons, while the Hunter, Sniper, and Assassin Jobs use the more powerful set of Greatbows.

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List of Greatbows:

  • Windslash Bow
  • Ranger Bow
  • Cranequin
  • Twin Bow
  • Hunt Bow
  • Fey Bow
  • Hades Bow
  • Nike Bow
  • Master Bow
  • Max's Oathbow
  • Seventh Heaven
  • Mythril Shot


  • Marduk Bow
  • Arbalest
  • Gastra Bow

[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Bows can now be equipped by Archers and Rangers, while Greatbows can still be equipped by Hunters, Snipers, and Assassins. Most have kept their names and abilities taught.

List of Bows: List of Greatbows:
  • Composite Bow
  • Windslash Bow
  • Huntsman's Bow
  • Cranequin
  • Twin Bow
  • Hunting Bow
  • Elfin Bow
  • Hades Bow
  • Nike Bow
  • Master Bow
  • Marduk
  • Gastrophetes
  • Max's Oathbow
  • Seventh Heaven

[edit] Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates

Bows are weapons used by the Selkie tribe. They are the only weapon able to attack from long ranges. As Selkies level up, they gain the ability to fire more projectiles, the max being five. Their charge ability allows them to fire many arrows at once rapidly.

List of Bows:


  • Silver Bow
  • Mythril Bow
  • Eden's Bow
  • Dark Bow
  • Aeolian Bow
  • Bravery Bow
  • Ballista
  • Exorcist Bow
  • Wolf's Bow
  • Svarog's Bow
  • Yew Bow
  • Abyss Killer



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