Bows are a type of weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. The purpose of these weapons is mid to long range combat. Bows require 
Arrows to fire, Execpt the Boom Bow which requires 
Shells.
Functionality[]
Bows use ammo reserves and deal decent structure damage. Bows also get a targeting arc, like a Throwable Item, showing where the projectile will land. Bows are good for medium to long range combat, excelling at targeting players at distances where Sniper Rifles may struggle. All Bows have a projectile shot, meaning that the arrow does not instantly hit where the player aims. The projectile is affected by gravity. Bows do not have fall-off damage, meaning they deal the same damage up close as they do at any range.
List of Weaponry[]
This list only includes weapons accessible by the player through legitimate methods.
| Name | Image | Rarities | Ammo Type | Season | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Bow |  |
Legendary | Shells
|
Season 8 | Archery can be a blast! Nock enemies in a whole new way with this explosive new weapon. |
| Exclusive to other modes. | |||||
| Hawkeye's Bow |  |
Mythic | Crossbow Bolts
|
Season 8 | Can fire either Explosive arrows, or Grappler arrows. Exclusive to Endgame: LTM |
| Name | Image | Rarities | Ammo Type | Season | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNTina's Ka-Boom Bow |  |
Mythic | Shells
|
Chapter 2: Season 2 | Archery can be a blast! Nock enemies in a whole new way with this explosive new weapon. |
| Makeshift Bow |  |
Uncommon | Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Bow cobbled together from found parts. Craft with it to make it stronger. |
| Primal Bow |  |
Rare | Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Fast-firing bow fashioned out of bones. |
| Primal Flame Bow |  |
Rare Epic Legendary |
Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Fast-firing bow with a flaming arrow tip. Ignites wood structures on impact. |
| Primal Stink Bow |  |
Rare Epic Legendary |
Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Fast-firing bow that unleashes a cloud of Stink on impact. |
| Mechanical Bow |  |
Rare | Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Heavy-hitting bow crafted with mechanical parts. |
| Mechanical Shockwave Bow |  |
Rare Epic Legendary |
Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Heavy-hitting bow that causes a shockwave on impact. |
| Mechanical Explosive Bow |  |
Rare Epic Legendary |
Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Heavy-hitting bow that launches 3 small bombs on impact. |
| Raz's Explosive Bow | |
Mythic | Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Heavy-hitting bow that launches 3 small bombs on impact. |
| Grappler Bow |  |
Exotic | Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Long range grappling device that also deals damage. |
| Unstable Bow |  |
Exotic | Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Bow that fires.... something! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ |
| Exclusive to other modes. | |||||
| Makeshift Bow | |
Common | Arrows
|
Chapter 2: Season 6 | Bow cobbled together from found parts. Craft with it to make it stronger. Exclusive to Team Up! Aloy & Lara: LTM |
Unreleased
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- Main Article: Unreleased Items#Bows
Augments[]
The following Augments apply to Bows:
| Icon | Augment Name | Effect | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Bow Specialist | Bows draw and reload faster, and you regenerate arrows over time. | Bows reload and draw 1.5x faster. Arrows regenerate at a rate of 2 every 20 seconds.
|
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Mechanical Archer | Receive an Explosive and Shockwave Bow. | |
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Bloodhound | Enemies hit by Marksman Rifles or Bow shots are marked for a brief duration. |