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The '''Short bow''' is a [[Bow (weapon type)|bow]] in the series. It is a very simple bow and typically the weakest in each game.
The '''Short bow''' is a recurring [[Bow Weapon Family|bow]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a very simple bow and often times the weakest in each game it appears.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Short bow.png|32px|Short bow]]<br>Short bow
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Short bow PS2.png|32px|Short bow]]<br>Short bow
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Chain whip.png|32px|link=Chain whip]]<br>Chain whip
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Chain whip.png|32px|link=Chain whip]]<br>Chain whip
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{{DQIXEquipment
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|header=[[Image:DQIX Short bow.png]]
|header=[[Image:Short bow DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Short bow
|name=Short bow
|icon=[[Image:Short bow IX artwork.png|275px]]
|icon=[[Image:Short bow IX artwork.png|275px]]
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==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
The Short bow has an {{Attack}} bonus of +18 and can be equipped by [[Angelo]] and [[Bianca]]. It can be purchased for 480 gold.
The Short bow has an {{Attack}} bonus of +18 and can be equipped by [[Teresa]] and [[Lazarel]] as a [[Thief]] or [[Sage]], as well as [[Angelo]] and [[Bianca]]. It can be purchased for 480 gold from the weapon merchant in [[Accordia]] after unlocking the ability to change vocations.


==={{DQRivals}}===
==={{DQRivals}}===

Latest revision as of 14:42, 17 September 2025

Short bow
Japanese ショートボウ
Romaji Shōto bō
Old localisations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Rivals
Effect Increases the wielder's Attack.

The Short bow is a bow in the series. It is a very simple bow and typically the weakest in each game.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A light and easy-to-handle bow for novice archers.[1]

The Short bow has an Attack bonus of +23 and can only be equipped by Angelo. It can be purchased in Ascantha for 750 gold and sold for 375 gold. It can also be dropped rarely by Bodkin bowyers. The short bow can be upgraded into a Hunter's bow in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Hunter's bow
Short bow
Short bow

Chain whip
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Short bow
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A beginner's bow that's easy on the purse and the pectorals.[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +20
Style +14
Notes
Upgrades into Longbow.
Price Location
1,150 / 575 Sold at the weapon shop in Porth Llaffan.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A basic bow for aspiring archers.[3]

The Short bow has an Attack bonus of +20 and can only be equipped by Bianca. It can be purchased for 970 gold on the Stonecloud after the events at Grannet and sold for 480 gold.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

The Short bow has an Attack bonus of +18 and can be equipped by Teresa and Lazarel as a Thief or Sage, as well as Angelo and Bianca. It can be purchased for 480 gold from the weapon merchant in Accordia after unlocking the ability to change vocations.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

The Short bow appeared as a basic weapon card exclusive for Priest leaders.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolArco estrecho (VIII only)
Arco corto (IX onward)
Spanish for "narrow bow". (VIII only)
Spanish for "short bow". (IX onward)
FrançaisArc courtFrench for "short bow".
DeutschKurzbogenGerman for "short bow".
ItalianoArco cortoItalian for "short bow".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. Nintendo DS version.
  3. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.

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