A Bow (弓 Kyū) is one of the four physical weapon types in the Fire Emblem series. Characters who use the bow are usually high in Speed, Skill, and Luck, and they usually lack in Strength, Defense, and Constitution. Despite it being neutral to the Weapon Triangle prior to Fire Emblem: Fates, the bow is effective when used against flying opponents. Bows come in many varieties, including Bronze, Iron, Steel, and Silver, and can be bought in Armories. Bows are usually used for fighting enemies that are 2 spaces away. They are far preferable to other ranged weapons, such as Javelins or Hand Axes that are inaccurate and deal little damage. Some bow-using classes can also use Ballistae for radically extended range and power.
Classes That Can Use Bows
- Archer
- Sniper
- Marksman
- Hunter
- Horseman
- Bow Knight
- Arch Knight
- Bow Fighter
- General (Genealogy of the Holy War, Thracia 776, Shadow Dragon, Shin Monshō no Nazo only)
- Master Knight
- Warrior (Limited to only Crossbows in Radiant Dawn)
- Arrow Knight
- Bow Hero
- Hide Hunter
- Bow Master
- Nomad
- Nomadic Trooper
- Blade Lord
- Forrest Knight
- Bow Paladin
- Silver Knight
- Assassin (Awakening only)
- Bride
- Apothecary
- Outlaw (Fates only)
- Kinshi Knight
- Merchant
- Mechanist
- Adventurer (Fates only)
- Ballistician (Fates only)
- Priestess