Difference between revisions of "Compound bow"

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Revision as of 20:22, 22 June 2006

Compound bow
Manufacturing
Object typeWeapons
Skill usedManufacturing weapons
Time0.5 day(s)
Objectscompound upper limb
compound lower limb
risor
bowstring
2 cams
cable
Toolsbow square
stone, bronze or regular hammer
Machinesstring jig
Rot and repair
Rot62 points per day
per day of use: Unknown (hard)
Repair434 points per hour
Holdable object
General properties
Attack37
SkillweightUnknown (hard)
Weight530 grams
Visibleyes

Description and uses

The compound bow is similar to the crossbow in the tools and machinery required but is less expensive, lighter and weaker. It is a good choice for a powerful weapon that doesn't use very much iron or steel.

Real-life context

Compound bows use a pulley system to enable the draw-weight (how hard it is to pull back the bowstring) to be minimised, or changed. With other bows, holding the bowstring taut makes the archer's muscles tired, reducing accuracy and sapping their strength. Thus, the major advantages of this bow are that it is easier to fire, and often more accurate.

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