What's the earliest I can get a bow in the original campaign (Enhanced Edition)

[BlackMageJawa]

I've seen a lot of conflicting reports about when or if they'll show up in stores or the quartermaster, or if the only way to get one is completing Bozak's trials. I love first-person archery and seeing that this game had bows was one of the main reasons I bought it, now I'm itching to get my hands on one.

Do I need to level up to a certain point? Is it feasible to beat the trials early in the game?

[Blade Master]

It should start appearing in vendors after reaching certain Survivor rank, IIRC it's somewhere around 9-12.

However Bozak bow is much better and it's definitely worth it getting as early as possible. But beating all trials alone especially without having at least one of Combat or Agility skill-trees maxed out will be very difficult if you don't know what to do.

Though you don't have to worry about difficulty, you can add and ask me anytime you need assistance with Bozak, I'll help you finish it and get you the bow blueprint.

[Poppi !!]

Originally posted by BladeMaster:

It should start appearing in vendors after reaching certain Survivor rank, IIRC it's somewhere around 9-12.

However Bozak bow is much better and it's definitely worth it getting as early as possible. But beating all trials alone especially without having at least one of Combat or Agility skill-trees maxed out will be very difficult if you don't know what to do.

Though you don't have to worry about difficulty, you can add and ask me anytime you need assistance with Bozak, I'll help you finish it and get you the bow blueprint.

I may just do ask you for aid Blade, but I've yet to run it and I've gotta give it one go at least first.

[Blade Master]

Originally posted by _StanleyTweedle_:

I may just do ask you for aid Blade, but I've yet to run it and I've gotta give it one go at least first.

Sure, feel free to add me anytime.

[Poppi !!]

Originally posted by BladeMaster:

Originally posted by _StanleyTweedle_:

I may just do ask you for aid Blade, but I've yet to run it and I've gotta give it one go at least first.

Sure, feel free to add me anytime.

Thank you sir.

[Speedbump]

I'll add that the first, default bow obtainable in the base game is almost worthless. It can be used at short range but the drop is freaking massive.

[PointBlank]

Yep, it's use cases are very limited, but re-usability of arrows makes it still a worthwhile weapon.
"Archery" is not a word that comes to mind while using it though..

[Zixinus]

You can also get it very early by buying the Haran Ranger DLC. It then becomes craftable and a very powerful weapon with 400 damage. Makes tackling Reiss's men and goons a breeze, serving well up until late game.