How to Make a Bow in RuneScape

Last Updated: December 23, 2021

Bows are essential in Runescape, as they are needed for the Range skill. Using bows and arrows are a smart way to kill a NPC or monster when the ability to fight head to head is not available, for example over a stream of water or through a dungeon cage.

Steps

1
Start by cutting down trees to make logs. If you're starting on bows, regular logs are needed. Once you advance levels, you may cut down and use higher level trees.
2
Have a knife in your inventory. Click on the knife and then on one log. It will give you a screen with different kinds of items you can create with the kind of log you clicked on. You'll only be able to click on selections that you're able to with the level you're at.

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3
Wait for the animation of your character making the bow. After, you'll get an "unstrung bow" in your inventory in place of the log.
4
Pick flax (from either the flax yard or Gnome Tree Stronghold). Use a spinning wheel and create bowstring. Or, for a little more GP, you can buy bowstring straight from other players.
5
Click on the bowstring or unstrung bow. Then click on the other item. Combining the two will create a complete bow.
6
Equip it from your inventory or sell it either at a general store or the Grand Exchange.