Bowcraft/Fletching¶
Craft bows, crossbows, and ammunition.
Overview¶
Bowcraft/Fletching allows you to create ranged weapons and ammunition. Essential for archers and a profitable crafting profession.
Effects¶
Weapon Crafting¶
Create ranged weapons:
- Bows (regular, composite)
- Crossbows (light, heavy)
- Exceptional quality possible
Ammunition Crafting¶
Produce arrows and bolts:
- Arrows for bows
- Bolts for crossbows
- Bulk crafting for efficient production
Training¶
Early (0-30)¶
- Buy logs from NPC lumberjack
- Craft arrows and kindling
- Make simple bows
Intermediate (30-60)¶
- Craft crossbows
- Make better bows
- Use normal wood
Advanced (60-85)¶
- Craft composite bows
- Make heavy crossbows
- Use special wood types
Master (85-100)¶
- Craft exceptional weapons
- Use rare wood types
- Maximum arrow production
Materials¶
Tools¶
- Fletcher's Tools - Required for bowcraft
Resources¶
- Logs and boards (normal wood)
- Feathers (for arrows/bolts)
- Shafts
Related Skills¶
Essential:
- Lumberjacking - Gather wood ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended:
Fletcher Template:
- Bowcraft/Fletching: 100
- Lumberjacking: 100
- Magery: 100
- Other utility skills
Crafting Quality¶
Normal Quality¶
- Standard damage
- Basic durability
Exceptional Quality¶
- Bonus damage
- Better durability
- Higher value
- Requires high skill
Wood Types¶
Common Wood¶
- Normal Logs - Standard quality
- Most abundant
Special Wood¶
- Oak - Enhanced properties
- Ash - Better quality
- Yew - Superior
- Heartwood
Economic Value¶
High Demand Items¶
- Bows and crossbows
- Arrow/bolt bulk sales
- Exceptional weapons
- Special wood items
Profit Sources¶
- Sell to archer players
- Supply ammunition in bulk
- Craft special orders
- Exceptional weapons for resale
Importance¶
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Essential for archers, good income)
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