Crafting

How to Make Bow in Minecraft

Craft a Bow from 3 Sticks and 3 String arranged in a curve. Pair it with Arrows for ranged attacks.

You'll need

  • 3× Stick
  • 3× String

Station / tools

  • Crafting Table

Yields: 1 Bow

Step by step

  1. 1

    Arrange the recipe

    Place Sticks down the right-of-center diagonal and String down the right column — forming the bow's curve and string.

  2. 2

    Use it

    Hold use to draw the Bow; the longer you draw, the more damage and range. You need Arrows in your inventory.

Tips

  • String drops from spiders or comes from breaking cobwebs and fishing.
  • Enchant the Bow with Power, Infinity, Flame, and Unbreaking for a powerful long-term weapon.

FAQ

What do you need to make a Bow?

3 Sticks and 3 String. You'll also need Arrows to fire it (or the Infinity enchantment plus one arrow).

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