Ancient Bow¶

The Ancient Bow is a weapon that can be forged at Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. It costs 15 Ancient Springs, 10 Ancient Gears, 1 Giant Ancient Core and 1,000 Rupees. The bow is super durable and also has a high attack power. Another benefit to this weapon is that it deals increased damage towards Guardian-type enemies. You could also combine the Ancient Bow with Ancient Arrows to deal extra damage towards Guardian enemies! Perfect for exploring Hyrule Castle and the surrounding area.

Boko Bow¶

The Boko Bow will be one of the first bows you encounter, as it’s one of the weakest bows and is obtainable from most bokoblin camps, especially in the early game. It’s very commonly wielded by Bokoblins.

Bow of Light¶

This bow is the strongest in the game, but unfortunately you’ll only have access to it during your final fight against Dark Beast Ganon in Hyrule Field. You’ll have infinite Light Arrows to use with the bow and you’ll be able to shoot powerful shots at Ganon. It’s a shame you don’t get to keep the bow!

Dragonbone Boko Bow¶

This version of the Boko Bow is used by higher levelled Bokoblins found in and around Hyrule Field. Once you’re a higher level too, this will be a common item that you’ll be able to pick up from defeated Bokoblin camps.

Duplex Bow¶

This bow is used very commonly by the Yiga Clan. You’ll occasionally be ambushed by Yiga Footsoldiers, but you can also head over to the Yiga Clan Hideout to find a Duplex Bow if you want.

Falcon Bow¶

The Falcon Bow is a Rito weapon, which you’ll find across Tabantha and in the Hebra Mountains. When you fight Vah Medoh, you’ll also be given a Falcon Bow to take him down! In addition, you can find a Falcon bow in a chest in Shae Loya Shrine and Bareeda Naag Shrine.

Forest Dweller’s Bow¶

The Forest Dweller’s Bow is a Korok weapon and can shoot multiple arrows at once! You’ll find one in Korok Forest as well as in a treasure chest in Mogg Latan Shrine.

Golden Bow¶

The Golden Bow is a Gerudo weapon and can be found most commonly around the Gerudo Desert and Gerudo Town. You can also loot a Golden Bow from a chest found within Tho Kayu Shrine.

Great Eagle Bow¶

The Great Eagle Bow was used by Champion Revali and is gifted to you once Vah Medoh has been defeated. It can also be reforged by Harth in Rito Village using a Swallow Bow, five bundles of wood and a Diamond.

Knight’s Bow¶

This weapon becomes fairly common when you’re later into the game, and you’ll find that a lot of enemies like Moblins and Lizalfos wield ths bow. You can also loot them in chests found in Zalta Wa Shrine and Soh Kofi Shrine.

Lizal Bow¶

The Lizal Bow is commonly wielded by low levelled Lizalfos enemies, particularly the Lizalfos enemies found around the Lanayru region. It might be one of the first bows you equip if you choose to follow the story and head to Zora’s Domain first.

Lynel Bow¶

This bow is wielded by regular Lynels. Most Lynels you’ll come across early in the game will be Red-Maned, but they’ll upgrade as you grow stronger. However, the Lynel at Ploymus Mountain will always remain a Red-Maned Lynel so you can return there if you specifically want a standard Lynel Bow.

Mighty Lynel Bow¶

This weapon is a stronger iteration of the Lynel Bow. It is wielded by higher-levelled Lynel enemies, such as Blue-Maned Lynels. One can be found at the First Gate-house in Hyrule Castle.

Phrenic Bow¶

The Phrenic Bow is a pretty weak weapon but found in relative abundance in the early game. They’re commonly found near Lake Hylia and West necluda. You can also loot one from chests found in Yowaka Ita Shrine and Myahm Agana Shrine.

Royal Bow¶

This bow becomes relatively common in the late game and is also occasionally wielded by high-levelled enemies, particularly around the Tabantha region. You can also loot a Royal Bow from chests found in Shora Hah Shrine and Sah Dahaj Shrine (if you’re a higher level).

Royal Guard’s Bow¶

Due to the Bow of Light being a boss fight exclusive weapon, this is the strongest weapon that you can use outside of the battle with Ganon. It is found in Hyrule Castle, specifically above the fireplace in Princess Zelda’s Room and inside the Castle’s Armory. The weapons have incredibly low durability but are perfect to use as you make your way through Hyrule Castle. This bow can also be shown to Parcy at Riverside Stable to complete the quest The Royal Guard’s Gear. This weapon does respawn after every blood moon so even though their durability is low, at least you’ll know where to find them next time you want a powerful bow!

Savage Lynel Bow¶

This weapon is a strongest iteration of the Lynel Bow. It is wielded by higher-levelled Lynel enemies, such as White-Maned Lynels, Silver Lynels and Golden Lynels. These enemies spawn a little later into the game as the enemies scale up alongside you, so the weapon won’t be immediately available to you. A White-Maned Lynel can be found in the Hebra region.

Silver Bow¶

The Silver Bow is a zora weapon and is a pretty common find, especially in the early game. You can find the weapon most commonly around the Lanayru Region, and one can be found in Zora’s Domain. You can also loot one from a treasure chest in Rucco Maag Shrine.

Soldier’s Bow¶

The Soldier’s Bow is a common weapon found in random chests across Hyrule, but are also commonly wielded by lower-levelled enemies too. You can find one near Serenne Stable, if you’re specifically searching for a Soldier’s Bow.

Spiked Boko Bow¶

This bow is wielded by Blue Bokoblins, which are a slightly stronger iteration of the standard Bokoblin. They’re found most commonly around Bokoblin camps in the Faron Grasslands and East Necluda.

Steel Lizal Bow¶

This is the strongest iteration of the Lizal bow and is used by Black Lizalfos, Silver Lizalfos, and Golden Lizalfos. These types of Lizalfos are especially common on Hebra Mountains and Akkala Highlands.

Strengthened Lizal Bow¶

The Reinforced Lizal Bow is an upgraded iteration of the Lizal Bow, and is wielded by higher-levelled Lizalfos enemies. You’ll find them most commonly on the Tabantha Frontier and the Gerudo Desert. Specifically, you can find a couple of Lizalfos wielding the bow in the ruins north of Gerudo Town.

Swallow Bow¶

This weapon is relatively weak damage-wise, but can be used to reforge Champion Revali’s Great Eagle Bow. The Great Eagle Bow can be reforged by Harth in Rito Village using a Swallow Bow, five bundles of wood and a Diamond. Swallow bows are pretty common around Rito Village and can be found in the Tabantha region too.

Traveler’s Bow¶

The Traveler’s Bow is a good starter bow as it’s pretty common in the early game. You’ll find them in random places, but you’ll also encounter enemies wielding it. You can also find the bow in a treasure chest in Oman Au Shrine, which is one of the first shrines you’ll encounter in the main story quest.

Twilight Bow (via amiibo)¶

The Twilight Bow weapon is an ode to Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It can be obtained by scanning the Super Smash Bros. Zelda amiibo.

Wooden Bow¶

The wooden bow is an early game bow, but it is quite weak. It’s wielded by low-levelled enemies all across Hyrule so can be found pretty easily.