The Legendary Bow is one of four Legendary Weapons within Raphtalia's World. The current wielder is Itsuki Kawasumi.
Overview[]
The Legendary Bow, also known as the Bow Spirit of the Legendary Weapon. The spirit is from another world prior to being summoned to another world alongside with it's chosen Candidate, the Legendary Bow is one of four Legendary Weapons present in the world of which Naofumi currently resides in. The candidates of the weapon have been given the title of Bow Hero, whom they are generally addressed as so by the locals.
The current candidate of the Legendary Bow is Itsuki Kawasumi. He was selected by the Bow Spirit as a backup candidate, which meant prior to being summoned he would have some serious characteristic problems.
Each of the Legendary weapons also has two primary vassal weapons that work in tangent with them. In the case of the Bow its two primary vassals are the Vassal Whip and the Vassal Carriage.[1] These three weapons work well with each other due to how well they combine, the bow giving powerful long-range attacks, the carriage helping to give the bow mobility and protection, and the whip helping to direct those moving the carriage.
Power-up Method[]
As a Legendary Weapon, the Legendary Bow has three power-up methods.
- Ore Equip [強化 Kyōka (lit. Reinforcement)]: The power of a weapon can be raised by equipping it with certain ores. Presumably, the more rare the weapon in question, the more slots it has available for this method (with the exception of the 0 Series). This never fails.
- Item Enchantment [アイテムエンチャント Aitemu Enchanto (lit. Item Enchant)]: Items that have been absorbed into a weapon can be turned into energy, and that can be used to raise the percentage of various stats and increasing the weapon's "Item Enchantment Level". This method's success is based on probability, decreasing with each successive enchantment. Upon failure, the item enchantment level is reset to 0.
- Job Level [Jobu LV (lit. Job LV)]: You can convert specific monster materials and items into energy and use them to increase your stats. Upon filling the Job Level gauge for the desired stat, the stat is increased and the level gauge is reset, needs more energy to be filled, and has a cooldown timer before you can start increasing it again.[2]
Bow List[]
- ? symbol = unknown or rough guesses
- () symbols = speculated guesses
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | ||
| Small Bow |  |
equip bonus: Attack 3 |
| Chimera Goat Bow | ? | Obtained from the Chimera wave boss from the second wave. |
| (Chimera Series Bows) | Obtained from the Chimera wave boss from the second wave. | |
| Volume 3 | ||
| Accessory Bow |  |
A small bow that Itsuki can wear as an accessory on his wrist to hide his identity. |
| ? |  |
? |
| ? | <abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill: "Wind Arrow" special equip effect: ? | |
| Siderite Bow | <abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill: "Shooting Star Bow" | |
| ? | <abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill "Arrow Rain" special equip effect: ? | |
| Soul Eater Bow | ? | Obtained from the Soul Eater wave boss from the third wave |
| ? | <abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill: "Eagle Piercing Shot" special equip effect: ? | |
| Volume 5 | ||
| ? |  |
? |
| Dragon Hourglass Sand Bow | Unlocked by absorbing sand from the Dragon Hourglass.
<abilities locked> equip bonus: skill: "Transfer Bow" | |
| Karma Squirrel Familiar Bow | Unlocked by absorbing parts from the Karma Squirrel Famliar monster. | |
| Karma Squirrel Bow | ? | Obtained from absorbing the Karma Squirrel from which he got the Risuka Kigurumi drop |
| (Ballista)? | ? | ? |
| Volume 6 | ||
| (Whale Series Bows) | ? | Obtained by absorbing the Inter-dimensional Whale wave boss |
| Volume 12 | ||
| ? | <abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill: "Shining Arrow" special equip effect: ? | |
| ? | <abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill: "Saint Arrow Rain" special equip effect: ? | |
| ? | <abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill: "Spread Strafing" special equip effect: ? | |
| (Pipe Bow)? | <abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill: "Bind Arrow" special equip effect: ? | |
| Volumen 13 | ||
| Crossbow | ? | ? |
| Volumen 14 | ||
| Sakura Stone of Destiny Bow |   |
Created by Erhard's master and obtained via weapon copy. |
| Volumen 16 | ||
| Firearm | ? | Obtained by using Weapon Copy in firearms in a store in Faubrey. |
| Volumen 17 | ||
| Beginner's Small Bow | ? | Default bow in Glass' World. |
| Volumen 18 | ||
| Humming Fary Bow | Unlocked by absorbing Filo's feathers in the World of Glass. | |
| True Demon Dragon Bow | Forcibly unlocked by the revived Demon Dragon Emperor after forming an alliance. | |
| Volumen 20 | ||
| Ancient Bow |   |
equip bonus: Unnamed Interrupt Spell Skill
Obtained by copying the Replica of the Four Holy Weapons |
Curse Series[]
- ? symbol = unknown or rough guesses
- () symbols = speculated guesses
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Volume 11 | ||
| Bow of Pride |  |
<abilities ?>
equip bonus: skill: "Bull of Phalaris" "Law of Fanatic" special equip effect: (Brainwashing) |
0 Series[]
- ? symbol = unknown or rough guesses
- () symbols = speculated guesses
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bow 0 | ? | equip bonus: skill: "Bow 0"
special effects: Judge of Reason, World Protector Obtained by absorbing the mysterious poison in Fitoria's sanctuary This weapon looks like the Small Bow |
List of Bow Abilities[]
As various different types of bows are unlocked, various Equip and Special Effects as well as skills are unlocked.
Skills[]
| Skill | Description | Unlocked Bow |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Arrow | The user coats one of their arrows in a gust of wind. | ? |
| Shooting Star Bow | Fires a shot at the enemy which leaves a trail of star flying behind the arrow. | Siderite Bow |
| Arrow Rain | The user shoots into the air so that a number of arrows fall on the target. | ? |
| Eagle Piercing Shot | Shoots a single defense-ignoring arrow which has the shape of an eagle. | ? |
| Thunder Shoot | Shoots a bolt of lightning at the target which can explode. | ? |
| Mirage Arrow | This skill creates a large amount of illusion copies of the user confuse the enemy. | ? |
| Shining Arrow | This skill is a type of charged attack which creates a shining arrow which the user can control mid-air. The shining arrow then splits into multiple arrows, which rain down on the target. | ? |
| Arrow Squall | Creates an arrow which splits into a barrage of multiple arrows. | ? |
| Saint Arrow Rain | Shoots several arrows like the basic Arrow Rain skill. However, these arrows are especially effective against curses. | ? |
| Spread Strafing | Shoots multiple arrows rapid-fire towards the target. | ? |
| Shadow Bind | As the arrow lands in the target's shadow, it paralyzes them. | ? |
| Bind Arrow | Stitches the target's body to the ground. | Pipe Bow? |
| Law Fanatic | As the user releases this skill, a sinister aura condenses around them and transforms into a suit of armour. This armour boosts their own stats while acting as a pieces of armour. The suit looks like a typical holy set of armour meant to resemble a winged angel, however, it also has decorative elements like horns and demons in several places. | Bow of Pride |
| Bull of Phalaris | This skill summons a huge Brass Bull which opens up and enclosed around the target. As the target is captured, the belly of the bull is engulfed in flames to roast the target alive. | Bow of Pride |
| Bird Hunting | This skill divides the arrow into multiple shafts which all strike the target at once. | ? |
| Spread Arrow | This skill launches a barrage of arrows. | ? |
| Flash Arrow | This skill shoots an arrow that flashes with a bright light and temporarily blinds the target. | ? |
| Transfer Bow | Allows the user and their party to teleport to saved locations. | Dragon Hourglass Sand Bow |
| Unnamed Interrupt Spell Skill | Allows the user to interrupt the target's casting of magic. | Ancient Bow |
| Bow 0 | This skill have 0 damage, cool-down and SP consumption. However, it was found to be effective against illegitimate powers. | Bow 0 |
| Unnamed Aerial View Ability | It allows the user to see the surroundings from an aerial point of view, which is a great advantage for them and allows them to find their enemies more easily. | ? |
| Bunker Shot | This shot scales in damage as it is shot closer to the target. | ? |
| Dual Arrows | The user fires a second glowing arrow after Air Strike Arrow at the enemy. It is a mistranslation of Second Arrow. | ? |
Trivia[]
- Compared to the other three legendary weapons in Raphtalia's world, the Legendary Bow has the highest attack and the lowest defense.
- The Legendary Bow's power-up method, Refinement, reminds Naofumi of the game Monster Hunter.[3]
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Raphtalia's World
Glass' World
S'yne's World
Unknown World