- "In Chinese mythology, when 10 Suns rose from Earth and turned the world into a barren waste, the archer, Houyi shot down 9 of the 10 Suns, leaving the last one alive. Based on the designs of traditional Chinese Qing recurve bows, the Houyi Recurve Bow has ample penetration and can take down medium game at short ranges."
- ― In-Game Description
The Houyi Recurve Bow is not a recurve bow, but actually a reflex bow. It was the first bow added to the game that wasn't a compound bow. When compared to the compound bows, it has a higher peak draw weight, and higher accuracy. This comes at the cost of being unable to use any sight.
This weapon is available as part of the Weapon Pack 1 DLC.
Arrows[]
With the Silver Ridge Peaks DLC release, bows can now use 3 kinds of arrows:
| Ammo | Penetration | Expansion | Class | Range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 Grain Broadhead | 15 | 0 | 1-3 | 20m | 500 |
| 540 Grain Broadhead | 75 | 0 | 4-7 | 20m | 750 |
| 700 Grain Broadhead | 90 | 0 | 8-9 | 20m | 900 |
Variants[]
The Houyi Recurve Bow Hidden Dragon is a variant with a black and gold bow, with red dragons on the limbs.
The Houyi Recurve Bow Moonlight is an alternate style featuring a monochromatic black and gray bow, with subtle patterns on the limbs.
The Houyi Recurve Bow Snakeskin is a version that looks identical to the normal one, but with the bows limbs being covered in a snakeskin pattern.
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Comparison to other bows[]
