A samurai's combat options are dictated by his tools, so if you want to fight your enemies from a distance, you'll need to get a bow. Bows can be extremely effective in an ambush, allowing you to set enemies on fire by throwing hot coals at them, sending swarms of angry insects towards them, or the classic explosive barrel trick.
How to get a bow
To get your first bow, you will need to find Sensei Ishikawa. You can find his Dojo east of the Jade Hills in Hiyoshi, the area you are in at the start of the game. Sensei Ishikawa is an important potential ally, and he will give you a bow and train you in its use as you faithfully play out his tale.
How to get the Long Bow
The second bow you can get is the more powerful Long Bow. This can be unlocked by playing the Mythic Tale "The Curse of Uchitsune". Mythic Tales can be found later in the game and will allow you to unlock powerful weapons and items if you complete them.
Upgrading your bow
You can improve your Bow in any Bowyer, as long as you have the materials to do so. Bowyer can be found in various villages around the map, such as Hiyoshi Springs. You can check any town or town you find before entering it by scrolling through the locations icon on the map, this will then tell you everything the town contains and list a Bowyer if it is present.
To upgrade your bow, you will need supplies, bamboo, yew wood, and wax wood for higher level upgrades.
