Bows

A bow is a ranged weapon, consisting of a somewhat elastic arc joined at both ends by a high-tensile bowstring, which is used to launch projectiles known as arrows: long, pointed shafts stabilized with fins. Versatile weapons, bows fill a variety of roles and needs, and can be designed for rate of fire, armor-piercing capability, arrow speed, or balancing between the three. Learning to use one, however, is a difficult task; most archers start training from childhood to master the difficult weapon.