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| This page is about an item or mechanic that is currently vaulted. |
| It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. |
| “ | Bow cobbled together from found parts. Craft with it to make it stronger
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- — In-Game Description
The Makeshift Bow is a Bow in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6. The Exotic 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 uses 
Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
|
Makeshift Bow (LTM) (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 50 |
| DAMAGE | 50 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.8 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
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Makeshift Bow (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 52 |
| DAMAGE | 52 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.8 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 52 |
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.
Sounds[]
| Sound Type | Rarity | Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Pullout | Uncommon | |
| Shooting | ||
| Reload | ||
| Pickup | ||
| Drop | ||
| Charge |
Obtained[]
From when the weapon was last available in Chapter 2: Season 6:
| Rarity | Chest | Rare
Chest |
Bunker
Chest |
Floor
Loot |
Supply
Drop |
Fishing
(Plain) |
Fishing
(Hole) |
Crafting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
The Makeshift bow was used to craft:
- Rare Primal Bow, using 4 Animal Bones.
- Rare Mechanical Bow, using 4 Mechanical Parts.
Strategy Guide[]
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- The Makeshift Bow should rarely be used without intent to upgrade it, as it becomes far stronger when utilised via the crafting system.
Weapon ID[]
The Makeshift Bow is referred to as Bow Scrap in the files.
- Common: WID_Athena_Bow_Scrap_C
- Uncommon: WID_Athena_Bow_Scrap_UC
History[]
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
- Update v16.00: The Makeshift Bow is introduced in Uncommon. 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 Exotic Unstable Bow uses the same icon as the Makeshift Bow, but bears very little similarities beyond that.
Gallery[]
