Summary
When playingThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom, you can equip yourself with a main weapon and a secondary weapon. Bows are in the secondary weapon class, so you can have one at your disposal at all times while simultaneously wielding a main weapon.
It’s always a good rule of thumb to have a melee weapon and a long-range weapon like a bow. Bows are not as sturdy as other pieces of gear, but they can save your life if melee is putting your character’s safety on the line. Let’s take a look at the strongest bows you may have in Tears of the Kingdom.
Updated on Jun 01, 2025 by Gabrielle Castania:Now that we’re a year out from launch on TOTK, we’re coming back to update some of our content from the game’s launch to add some extra information to each entry. Looking for the best bow in TOTK? We’ve included even more info on each one.
10Gerudo Bow
Base Power: 25
The Gerudo Bowplaces at number ten but don’t think it’s not worth it; it’s an A-tier bow. Its base attack is 30, with a durability of 50 and a range of 20. It’s a great long-distance bow and is ideal for warfare and hunting. The Gerudo Bow offers you solid damage and range. You can find great potential here when mastered.
If you want a mix of power and beauty, then you can find the Gerudo Bow at the bottom of a lakein Kara Kara Bazaarin the Gerudo Desert. It will be difficult to retrieve, given the harsh nature of the environment, but rest assured that this bow is worth the space in your inventory.
9Zonaite Bow
Base Power: 30
The longer you charge your shot, the farther it goes withthe Zonaite Bow. With a base attack of 30 and a sturdy durability of 50, the Zonaite bow is powerful and versatile. Since it relies on your energy, mastering it can spell some interesting gameplay.
You can find it in the depths ofthe Kikakin Shrine, sitting in the darkness. The Zonaite Bow is adorned in a beautiful green and is a powerful A-tier bow that you should add to your collection.
8Forest Dweller’s Bow
Base Attack: 15 x 3
If you want a bow that can shoot multiple arrows simultaneously, then this wooden arrow is the ideal pick. Created by the Koroks andhidden within their Forestafter you’vemade your way inside, the Forest Dweller Bow has a range of 20, a durability of 35, and a base attack of 15 x 3, given thatit shoots three arrows at once.
With a stat like this, the power of the bow is limited only bywhat you’re affixing to the arrows.
If you want a bow that can shoot multiple times, then get yourselfthe Forest Dweller’s Bow.Multiple shots can be helpful when facing more than one enemy. You can find it again in a chest near Tama Pond,near Rito Village.
7Royal Bow
Base Power: 38
A beautifulRoyal Boworiginally presented by Hyrule’s king to top-notch archers across the nation, this is a powerful and sturdy bow that has a durability of 60, which means it’s much less likely to break compared to other bows. Its base attack isn’t bad as well, at a solid 35, and it has a range of 20.
If you want this fancy golden addition in your bow collection, you’re able to find it in a chest at the very top of Hyrule Castle’s second gatehouse, if you’rebrave enough to venture over that way.
6Mighty Lynel Bow
Base Power: 20 x 3
A tough bow with a bowstring made out of metal. It’s another bow that can shoot three arrows simultaneously, making it great for larger crowds of enemies and inflicting more damage. Its durability is not the best but it’s just good enough at 35. On the other hand, its base attack is 20 x 3, sinceit fires three shots at once, and its range is at 20.
The Mighty Lynel Bowcan be found in Deep Akkla or Hyrule Field. If you want a second bow that can shoot multiple arrows and is stronger than the first, here it is!
5The Dusk Bow
The Dusk Bowplaces itself in the middle of our list. A bow capable of shooting from afar, its range is at 40. Its base attack is at 30, which is good for a long-range weapon. The Dusk Bow’s durability sits at 40, making it average for sturdiness.
The S-tier Dusk Bow wasused by a princess in the past, so it’s been in the royal family for quite some time. You can find it in the cracks of a tower’s peak in Hyrule Castle.
The Dusk Bow reappears everyBlood Moon, should you lose it or break it.
4Royal Guard’s Bow
Base Power: 50
A rapid bow with great firepower, with theRoyal Guard’s Bow, you can inflict fast damage on your enemies with a base attack of 50. You’ll be able to dominate the battlefield with such force and firepower. On the flip side, its durability is 20, but its strength compensates for this. Its range of 30 also makes it semi-okay for more distant targets.
The Royal Guard’s Bowcan be found in Princess Zelda’s study. You can find it on top of a royal desk. An absolute treasure of a bow passed down from the ancients and was created to battle against the Great Calamity.
3Demon King’s Bow
Base Power: Varies (Depending On Your Heart Containers)
What would you expect from a bow calledthe Demon King’s Bow, and with such atricky method of obtaining one? Its base attack is a whooping 60 at max, and it’s not a weak bow either since its durability is at 42. Its range is 30, so it’s half-decent with very distant targets. The bow is a reward from the Demon King Ganondorf himself.
Demon King’s Bow
Its attack power can increase if your maximum number of hearts increases as well, making it a lethal addition to your bow collection and a worthy one. You can find the bow in Akkala Citadel Ruins, as well as in the Forest of Spirits, Kokomo Garrison Ruins, and the Docks to name a few.
The only caveat here is, the Demon King’s Bowinflicts Gloom damagewhen you use it, so be sure the reward is worth the risk (and that you’re able toheal your Gloom damagequickly).
2Great Eagle Bow
Base Power: 28 x 3
A legendary bow with a massive reputation. It can shoot up to three arrows at the same time and has a base attack of 28 x 3 because of this. It’s an extremely sturdy bow with a durability of 60 and a lethal range of 40. There’s no escape for your enemies with such a formidable and well-rounded bow.
Great Eagle Bow
If you want to find this winner right away, you’ll have to go to Rito Village. It doesn’t come cheap, though. You’ll have tooffer three diamondsto getthe Great Eagle Bow, which is quite expensive but because of the bow’s superior stats, it’s no wonder it’s so pricey.
1Savage Lynel Bow
Base Power: 32 x 3
A bow crafted from unique steel coming from the top of Death Mountain. It is a weapon to behold. It can fire three arrows simultaneously and has a base attack of 32x3. It canpierce through thick armor, making it a lethal weapon. With its durability at 45 and its range at 20, it’s better for close-range attacks.
Savage Lynel Bow
The Savage Lynel Bowis unmatched when it comes to power. You’ll be able to damage huge opponents with heavy armor as long as you’re close enough and that deadly steel hits. Its three-arrow shot also makes it great for combating more than one enemy. If you want it,you’ll need to defeat a Lynel. He’s powerful and not easy to beat. He can be found in Central Hyrule Depths and Hyrule Fields.
