Makeshift Bow

The Makeshift Bow is a Bow in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6. The version of this weapon is the Unstable Bow.

Functionality
The Makeshift Bow uses a targeting system to fire projectiles, which need to be charged up to go the optimal distance. The damage is the same regardless of charge. The projectile launched is a very fast arrow. The bow is weak compared to the other bows, dealing a low amount of damage, however, it has a fast reload time.

Stats
The Makeshift Bow deals 52 Damage per shot for 52 Damage per Second. It has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x. The Makeshift Bow uses a Fast Moving Projectile. It has a targeting system which shows the player the drop of the projectile, and where it will land. There is no damage falloff on the Makeshift Bow's projectiles.

Obtained
From when the weapon was last available in Chapter 2: Season 6: The Makeshift bow was used to craft:


 * Primal Bow, using 4 Animal Bones.
 * Mechanical Bow, using 4 Mechanical Parts.

Strategy Guide

 * The Makeshift Bow should rarely be used without intent to upgrade it, as it becomes far stronger when utilised via the crafting system.

Chapter 2: Season 6

 * Update v16.00: The Makeshift Bow is introduced in . It is part of the new craftable weapons system.
 * Update v16.30: Added the Makeshift Bow to Creative.

Chapter 2: Season 7

 * Update v17.00: Vaulted the Makeshift Bow.

Trivia

 * The Unstable Bow uses the same icon as the Makeshift Bow, but bears very little similarities beyond that.

Gallery
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