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	=== In other media ===		=== In other media ===
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	File:Bow SDGP.png\|Bow in the [[Minecraft:Super Duper Graphics Pack]].		File:Bow SDGP.png\|Bow in the [[Minecraft:Super Duper Graphics Pack]]
	File:MCD Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].''		File:MCD Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''
	File:MCSM Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]].''		File:MCSM Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]''
	File:AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie\|''A Minecraft Movie'']].		File:AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie\|''A Minecraft Movie'']]
	File:Bow (inventory) MCE.png\|A [[Minecraft:Earth:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].''		File:Bow (inventory) MCE.png\|A [[Minecraft:Earth:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]]''
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	File:Bow SDGP.png\|Bow in the [[Minecraft:Super Duper Graphics Pack]].		File:Bow SDGP.png\|Bow in the [[Minecraft:Super Duper Graphics Pack]].
	File:MCD Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].		File:MCD Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].''
	File:MCSM Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode]].		File:MCSM Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]].''
	File:AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie\|''A Minecraft Movie'']].		File:AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie\|''A Minecraft Movie'']].
	File:Bow (inventory) MCE.png\|A [[Minecraft:Earth:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].		File:Bow (inventory) MCE.png\|A [[Minecraft:Earth:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].''
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	=== In other media ===		=== In other media ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Bow SDGP.png\|Bow in the [[Minecraft:Super Duper Graphics Pack]].		File:Bow SDGP.png\|Bow in the [[Minecraft:Super Duper Graphics Pack]].
			File:MCD Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].
			File:MCSM Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode]].
			File:AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie\|''A Minecraft Movie'']].
			File:Bow (inventory) MCE.png\|A [[Minecraft:Earth:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].
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	\|Bows can now be [[Minecraft:enchanted]] with [[Minecraft:Unbreaking]] directly in an [[Minecraft:enchantment table]] without the use of an [[Minecraft:anvil]].}}		\|Bows can now be [[Minecraft:enchanted]] with [[Minecraft:Unbreaking]] directly in an [[Minecraft:enchantment table]] without the use of an [[Minecraft:anvil]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w02a\|Fletcher [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading\|sell]] 1 bow for 2–3 [[Minecraft:emerald]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w02a\|Fletcher [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading\|sell]] 1 bow for 2–3 [[Minecraft:emerald]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=14w25a\|Drawing a bow immediately after hitting no longer continues the swinging animation.<ref>{{bug\|MC-201394}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=14w25a\|Drawing a bow immediately after hitting no longer continues the swinging animation.<ref>{{bug\|MC-201394\|\|Punching animation get cancelled in first person when blocking, eating and aiming, inconsistent with third person behavior
			\|WAI}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=14w30a\|Bow placement when drawing back has been slightly changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=14w30a\|Bow placement when drawing back has been slightly changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|When shooting, the arrows are no longer offset to the right of the crosshair.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|When shooting, the arrows are no longer offset to the right of the crosshair.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w16a\|Bows are now used by [[Minecraft:illusioner]]s and can now sometimes be obtained as a rare [[Minecraft:drop]], although unenchanted.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w16a\|Bows are now used by [[Minecraft:illusioner]]s and can now sometimes be obtained as a rare [[Minecraft:drop]], although unenchanted.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13.1\|dev=18w30a\|{{bug\|MC-88356}}: Fixed a bug: When using the bow in the off-hand, the bow does do the animation, but does not aim at the target.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13.1\|dev=18w30a\|{{bug\|MC-88356}}: Fixed a bug: When using the bow in the off-hand, the bow does do the animation, but does not aim at the target.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w30b\|The durability of bows has been decreased by one due to the fix of {{bug\|MC-120664}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=19w11a\|Fletcher [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading\|sell]] enchanted bows for 7-21 emeralds, and unenchanted bows for 2 emeralds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=19w11a\|Fletcher [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading\|sell]] enchanted bows for 7-21 emeralds, and unenchanted bows for 2 emeralds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w12a\|Enchanted bows can now only be caught when fishing in open water like any other treasure item.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w12a\|Enchanted bows can now only be caught when fishing in open water like any other treasure item.}}

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	While the bow is being charged or remains fully charged, the player is forced to move at [[Minecraft:sneaking]] speed, unless they are [[Minecraft:riding]] a mob, [[Minecraft:minecart]] or [[Minecraft:boat]], or flying with [[Minecraft:elytra]]. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}} Fired arrows are not affected by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] or [[Minecraft:Weakness]] effects.		While the bow is being charged or remains fully charged, the player is forced to move at [[Minecraft:sneaking]] speed, unless they are [[Minecraft:riding]] a mob, [[Minecraft:minecart]] or [[Minecraft:boat]], or flying with [[Minecraft:elytra]]. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}} Fired arrows are not affected by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] or [[Minecraft:Weakness]] effects.

	Shots at critical charge deal <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math> damage, where <math>x</math> is the damage after any enchantments. The listed values below describe maximum damage from a bow with no [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments, assuming the target is at a distance where drag and gravity are negligible. The average damage of a shot at critical charge is around 9, as damage is dealt at a random value between {{hp\|6}} and {{hp\|11}}, using the formula <math>x</math> and <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math>, and it is rare to have minimum or maximum values. The damage dealt can ultimately be less than the maximum damage if the arrow slows down after being shot. The game stores the damage of arrows even in values with a decimal point. For example, it is possible for a critical arrow shot to cause damage values such as 6.4. In this case, the game can round up or down and store the amount for subsequent damage sources. Holding the bow at maximum charge for more than 72000 ticks (1 hour) results in the charge being reset without shooting an arrow.		Critical charge is achieved by drawing the bow for 1 second or longer, unlike [[Minecraft:Melee attack#Critical hit\|melee critical hits]] which are dealt by attacking while falling. Shots at critical charge deal <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math> damage, where <math>x</math> is the damage after any enchantments. The listed values below describe maximum damage from a bow with no [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments, assuming the target is at a distance where drag and gravity are negligible. The average damage of a shot at critical charge is around 9, as damage is dealt at a random value between {{hp\|6}} and {{hp\|11}}, using the formula <math>x</math> and <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math>, and it is rare to have minimum or maximum values. The damage dealt can ultimately be less than the maximum damage if the arrow slows down after being shot. The game stores the damage of arrows even in values with a decimal point. For example, it is possible for a critical arrow shot to cause damage values such as 6.4. In this case, the game can round up or down and store the amount for subsequent damage sources. Holding the bow at maximum charge for more than 72000 ticks (1 hour) results in the charge being reset without shooting an arrow.

	A few mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or it gets deflected. This includes:		A few mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or it gets deflected. This includes:

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	[[File:Bow shooting.gif\|thumb\|right\|Shooting a bow {{in\|java}}.]]		[[File:Bow shooting.gif\|thumb\|right\|Shooting a bow {{in\|java}}.]]

	While the bow is being charged or remains fully charged, the player is forced to move at [[Minecraft:sneaking]] speed, unless they are ~~riding a~~ [[Minecraft:~~horse~~]], [[Minecraft:minecart]] or [[Minecraft:boat]], or flying with [[Minecraft:elytra]]. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}} Fired arrows are not affected by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] or [[Minecraft:Weakness]] effects.		While the bow is being charged or remains fully charged, the player is forced to move at [[Minecraft:sneaking]] speed, unless they are [[Minecraft:riding]] a mob, [[Minecraft:minecart]] or [[Minecraft:boat]], or flying with [[Minecraft:elytra]]. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}} Fired arrows are not affected by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] or [[Minecraft:Weakness]] effects.

	Shots at critical charge deal <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math> damage, where <math>x</math> is the damage after any enchantments. The listed values below describe maximum damage from a bow with no [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments, assuming the target is at a distance where drag and gravity are negligible. The average damage of a shot at critical charge is around 9, as damage is dealt at a random value between {{hp\|6}} and {{hp\|11}}, using the formula <math>x</math> and <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math>, and it is rare to have minimum or maximum values. The damage dealt can ultimately be less than the maximum damage if the arrow slows down after being shot. The game stores the damage of arrows even in values with a decimal point. For example, it is possible for a critical arrow shot to cause damage values such as 6.4. In this case, the game can round up or down and store the amount for subsequent damage sources. Holding the bow at maximum charge for more than 72000 ticks (1 hour) results in the charge being reset without shooting an arrow.		Shots at critical charge deal <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math> damage, where <math>x</math> is the damage after any enchantments. The listed values below describe maximum damage from a bow with no [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments, assuming the target is at a distance where drag and gravity are negligible. The average damage of a shot at critical charge is around 9, as damage is dealt at a random value between {{hp\|6}} and {{hp\|11}}, using the formula <math>x</math> and <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math>, and it is rare to have minimum or maximum values. The damage dealt can ultimately be less than the maximum damage if the arrow slows down after being shot. The game stores the damage of arrows even in values with a decimal point. For example, it is possible for a critical arrow shot to cause damage values such as 6.4. In this case, the game can round up or down and store the amount for subsequent damage sources. Holding the bow at maximum charge for more than 72000 ticks (1 hour) results in the charge being reset without shooting an arrow.

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	!Max Level		!Max Level
	![[Minecraft:~~Enchanting~~\|Method]]		![[Minecraft:Enchantment#Obtaining\|Method]]
	!Weight		!Weight
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	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Bow SDGP.png\|Bow in the [[Minecraft:Super Duper Graphics Pack]].		File:Bow SDGP.png\|Bow in the [[Minecraft:Super Duper Graphics Pack]].
	File:MCD Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].		File:MCD Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].''
	File:MCSM Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode]].		File:MCSM Bow.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]].''
	File:AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie\|''A Minecraft Movie'']].		File:AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie\|''A Minecraft Movie'']].
	File:Bow (inventory) MCE.png\|A [[Minecraft:Earth:Bow\|bow]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].		File:Bow (inventory) MCE.png\|A [[Minecraft:Earth:Bow\|bow]] as seen in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	\|Bows can now be [[Minecraft:enchanted]] with [[Minecraft:Unbreaking]] directly in an [[Minecraft:enchantment table]] without the use of an [[Minecraft:anvil]].}}		\|Bows can now be [[Minecraft:enchanted]] with [[Minecraft:Unbreaking]] directly in an [[Minecraft:enchantment table]] without the use of an [[Minecraft:anvil]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w02a\|Fletcher [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading\|sell]] 1 bow for 2–3 [[Minecraft:emerald]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w02a\|Fletcher [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading\|sell]] 1 bow for 2–3 [[Minecraft:emerald]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=14w25a\|Drawing a bow immediately after hitting no longer continues the swinging animation.<ref>{{bug\|MC-201394}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=14w25a\|Drawing a bow immediately after hitting no longer continues the swinging animation.<ref>{{bug\|MC-201394\|\|Punching animation get cancelled in first person when blocking, eating and aiming, inconsistent with third person behavior
			\|WAI}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=14w30a\|Bow placement when drawing back has been slightly changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=14w30a\|Bow placement when drawing back has been slightly changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|When shooting, the arrows are no longer offset to the right of the crosshair.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|When shooting, the arrows are no longer offset to the right of the crosshair.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w16a\|Bows are now used by [[Minecraft:illusioner]]s and can now sometimes be obtained as a rare [[Minecraft:drop]], although unenchanted.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w16a\|Bows are now used by [[Minecraft:illusioner]]s and can now sometimes be obtained as a rare [[Minecraft:drop]], although unenchanted.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13.1\|dev=18w30a\|{{bug\|MC-88356}}: Fixed a bug: When using the bow in the off-hand, the bow does do the animation, but does not aim at the target.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13.1\|dev=18w30a\|{{bug\|MC-88356}}: Fixed a bug: When using the bow in the off-hand, the bow does do the animation, but does not aim at the target.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w30b\|The durability of bows has been decreased by one due to the fix of {{bug\|MC-120664}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=19w11a\|Fletcher [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading\|sell]] enchanted bows for 7-21 emeralds, and unenchanted bows for 2 emeralds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=19w11a\|Fletcher [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading\|sell]] enchanted bows for 7-21 emeralds, and unenchanted bows for 2 emeralds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w12a\|Enchanted bows can now only be caught when fishing in open water like any other treasure item.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w12a\|Enchanted bows can now only be caught when fishing in open water like any other treasure item.}}

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	[[File:Bow shooting.gif\|thumb\|right\|Shooting a bow {{in\|java}}.]]		[[File:Bow shooting.gif\|thumb\|right\|Shooting a bow {{in\|java}}.]]

	While the bow is being charged or remains fully charged, the player is forced to move at [[Minecraft:sneaking]] speed, unless they are ~~riding a~~ [[Minecraft:~~horse~~]], [[Minecraft:minecart]] or [[Minecraft:boat]], or flying with [[Minecraft:elytra]]. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}} Fired arrows are not affected by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] or [[Minecraft:Weakness]] effects.		While the bow is being charged or remains fully charged, the player is forced to move at [[Minecraft:sneaking]] speed, unless they are [[Minecraft:riding]] a mob, [[Minecraft:minecart]] or [[Minecraft:boat]], or flying with [[Minecraft:elytra]]. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}} Fired arrows are not affected by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] or [[Minecraft:Weakness]] effects.

	Shots at critical charge deal <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math> damage, where <math>x</math> is the damage after any enchantments. The listed values below describe maximum damage from a bow with no [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments, assuming the target is at a distance where drag and gravity are negligible. The average damage of a shot at critical charge is around 9, as damage is dealt at a random value between {{hp\|6}} and {{hp\|11}}, using the formula <math>x</math> and <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math>, and it is rare to have minimum or maximum values. The damage dealt can ultimately be less than the maximum damage if the arrow slows down after being shot. The game stores the damage of arrows even in values with a decimal point. For example, it is possible for a critical arrow shot to cause damage values such as 6.4. In this case, the game can round up or down and store the amount for subsequent damage sources. Holding the bow at maximum charge for more than 72000 ticks (1 hour) results in the charge being reset without shooting an arrow.		Shots at critical charge deal <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math> damage, where <math>x</math> is the damage after any enchantments. The listed values below describe maximum damage from a bow with no [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments, assuming the target is at a distance where drag and gravity are negligible. The average damage of a shot at critical charge is around 9, as damage is dealt at a random value between {{hp\|6}} and {{hp\|11}}, using the formula <math>x</math> and <math display="inline">\left ( \frac{3x}{2} \right ) + 2</math>, and it is rare to have minimum or maximum values. The damage dealt can ultimately be less than the maximum damage if the arrow slows down after being shot. The game stores the damage of arrows even in values with a decimal point. For example, it is possible for a critical arrow shot to cause damage values such as 6.4. In this case, the game can round up or down and store the amount for subsequent damage sources. Holding the bow at maximum charge for more than 72000 ticks (1 hour) results in the charge being reset without shooting an arrow.