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{{Item
|title = Eros' bow
|image = [[Image:ErosBow.png|300px]]
|japanese = エロスの弓
|romaji = {{tt|Erosu no yumi|Eros' bow}}
|names = N/a
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQXOffline}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQRivals}}
|effect = Has a chance of inflicting [[confusion]] on an enemy after attacking. (''VIII'' only)
}}
'''Eros' bow''' is a [[Bow (weapon type)|bow]] in the series.


'''Eros' bow''' is a weapon in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.
==Characteristics==
Eros' bow is a beautiful recurve bow carved from white wood with gold details. There are pink heart-shaped designs on either side of the grip, as well as the nocks where the bowstring is held. The arrows have pink arrowheads with white fletchings. The bow has a chance of inflicting confusion when attacking. It is named after [[Wikipedia:Eros|Eros]], the god of love from Greek mythology and the son of Aphrodite. His Roman counterpart was Cupid and he was known for carrying a bow and arrow, which would make people fall in love when he shot them with it.


==Details==
==Appearances==
The '''Eros' bow''' is a weapon for [[Angelo]] with an attack bonus of +45 and will [[confuse]] and enemy 1/8th of the time on hit. It can be sold for 1,740 gold coins and is made in the [[Alchemy pot]] by combining a [[hunter's bow]] with a [[garter]].
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A bow of illusions that fires arrows which can confuse their target.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Eros' bow has an {{Attack}} bonus of +45, has a {{fraction|1|8}} chance of inflicting [[confusion]] when attacking, and can only be equipped by [[Angelo]]. The bow can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be mixed to create a [[Cheiron's bow]] or [[Odin's bow]]. It can be sold for 5,800 gold for the first one sold, then reducing to 1,740 gold from the second onward. The recipe for Eros' bow can be found behind the watchtower ladder in [[Pickham]] after obtaining the ship.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Eros' bow.png|32px|Eros' bow]]<br>Eros' bow
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Hunters bow.png|32px|link=Hunter's bow]]<br>Hunter's bow
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Garter PS2.png|32px|link=Garter]]<br>Garter
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Cheiron's bow.png|32px|link=Cheiron's bow]]<br>Cheiron's bow
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Eros' bow.png|32px|Eros' bow]]<br>Eros' bow
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Power shield.png|32px|link=Power shield]]<br>Power shield
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Odin's bow.png|32px|link=Odin's bow]]<br>Odin's bow
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Great bow.png|32px|link=Great bow]]<br>Great bow
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Cheiron's bow.png|32px|Cheiron's bow]]<br>Cheiron's bow
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Eros' bow.png|32px|Eros' bow]]<br>Eros' bow
}}
</div>


==Description==
==={{DQ10}}===
*'''A bow of illusions that fires arrows which can confuse their target.''' (Description when selecting the Eros' bow in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
The Eros' bow has an {{Attack}} bonus of +38, a {{Style}} bonus of +6, and a {{Weight}} bonus of +8. It has an equipment level of 28 and can be equipped by an [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Sage]], [[Item Master]], [[Fortune Teller]], [[Death Master]], [[Pirate]], [[Dragomancer]], or [[Hermit]]. The bow can be crafted with woodworking. Starting with Version 6.2, the amount of materials required to make one were reduced, making it easier to craft. Previously, it required four Bendy branches, four pieces of Whitewood, and three Belle caps.
*Recipe: Bendy branch + Whitewood + [[Belle cap]]


==Etymology==
==={{DQXOffline}}===
* In Greek mythology, Eros was the god of love and was the son of Aphrodite. His Roman counterpart was Cupid and he was known for carrying a bow and arrow, which would make people fall in love when he shot them with it.
The Eros' bow has an {{Attack}} bonus of +38 and a {{Charm}} bonus of +6. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 10}} as a [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], or [[Sage]], and [[Raguas]]. The bow can be purchased for 2,200 gold or crafted with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
*Recipe: Bendy branch x4 + Whitewood x4 + [[Belle cap]] x3
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQH=A beautiful bow blessed by the god of love.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
The Eros' bow has an {{Attack}} bonus of +39, a [[Defence|Blocking]] bonus of +8, and can only be equipped by [[Bianca]]. It can be purchased for 4,300 gold from the weapon merchant on the [[Stonecloud]] after the events at Grannet and sold for 2,150 gold.
 
==={{DQH2}}===
The Eros' bow has an {{Attack}} bonus of +46 and can be equipped by [[Lazarel]] and [[Teresa]] as a [[Thief]] or [[Sage]], and [[Angelo]]. It can be purchased for 3,100 gold from the weapon merchant at [[Accordia]].
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
[[Image:Eros's bow treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
The Eros' bow is Treasure No. 139 in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Maneland]]. Its base value is 580,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A beautiful bow emblazoned with heart-shaped emblems.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Arco de Eros|es-meaning=Spanish for "Eros' bow".
|fr=Arc d'Éros|fr-meaning=French for "Eros' bow".
|de=Amorbogen|de-meaning=German for "Cupid's bow".
|it=Arco di Eros|it-meaning=Italian for "Eros' bow".
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ VIII Android Eros' Bow Recipe.jpg|Eros' bow recipe found in Pickham in ''Dragon Quest VIII''
DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Eros' Bow.jpg|Eros' bow made in the Alchemy Pot
DQH Eros bow.png|''Heroes'' icon
DQR Eros no Yumi.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
<references/>


[[Category:Bows]]
[[Category:Bows]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]
 
[[es:Arco de Eros]]
[[fr:Arc d'Éros]]

Latest revision as of 15:11, 3 July 2026

Eros' bow
Japanese エロスの弓
Romaji Erosu no yumi
Old Localisations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest X Offline
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest Rivals
Effect Has a chance of inflicting confusion on an enemy after attacking. (VIII only)

Eros' bow is a bow in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Eros' bow is a beautiful recurve bow carved from white wood with gold details. There are pink heart-shaped designs on either side of the grip, as well as the nocks where the bowstring is held. The arrows have pink arrowheads with white fletchings. The bow has a chance of inflicting confusion when attacking. It is named after Eros, the god of love from Greek mythology and the son of Aphrodite. His Roman counterpart was Cupid and he was known for carrying a bow and arrow, which would make people fall in love when he shot them with it.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

GameDescription
A bow of illusions that fires arrows which can confuse their target.[1]

The Eros' bow has an Attack bonus of +45, has a 1⁄8 chance of inflicting confusion when attacking, and can only be equipped by Angelo. The bow can only be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be mixed to create a Cheiron's bow or Odin's bow. It can be sold for 5,800 gold for the first one sold, then reducing to 1,740 gold from the second onward. The recipe for Eros' bow can be found behind the watchtower ladder in Pickham after obtaining the ship.

Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item

Hunter's bow
Garter		 - Eros' bow
Eros' bow


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Eros' bow
Eros' bow
Power shield		 -
Cheiron's bow


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item

Great bow		 Cheiron's bow
Cheiron's bow		 Eros' bow
Eros' bow
Odin's bow

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

The Eros' bow has an Attack bonus of +38, a Style bonus of +6, and a Weight bonus of +8. It has an equipment level of 28 and can be equipped by an Armamentalist, Ranger, Sage, Item Master, Fortune Teller, Death Master, Pirate, Dragomancer, or Hermit. The bow can be crafted with woodworking. Starting with Version 6.2, the amount of materials required to make one were reduced, making it easier to craft. Previously, it required four Bendy branches, four pieces of Whitewood, and three Belle caps.

Dragon Quest X Offline[edit | edit source]

The Eros' bow has an Attack bonus of +38 and a Charm bonus of +6. It can be equipped by the Hero as a Armamentalist, Ranger, or Sage, and Raguas. The bow can be purchased for 2,200 gold or crafted with the Fun-Size Forge.

  • Recipe: Bendy branch x4 + Whitewood x4 + Belle cap x3

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A beautiful bow blessed by the god of love.[2]

The Eros' bow has an Attack bonus of +39, a Blocking bonus of +8, and can only be equipped by Bianca. It can be purchased for 4,300 gold from the weapon merchant on the Stonecloud after the events at Grannet and sold for 2,150 gold.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

The Eros' bow has an Attack bonus of +46 and can be equipped by Lazarel and Teresa as a Thief or Sage, and Angelo. It can be purchased for 3,100 gold from the weapon merchant at Accordia.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

Treasures icon

The Eros' bow is Treasure No. 139 in the Weapons category and can be found on the Maneland. Its base value is 580,000 gold.

GameDescription
A beautiful bow emblazoned with heart-shaped emblems.[3]

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolArco de ErosSpanish for "Eros' bow".
FrançaisArc d'ÉrosFrench for "Eros' bow".
DeutschAmorbogenGerman for "Cupid's bow".
ItalianoArco di ErosItalian for "Eros' bow".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Eros' bow recipe found in Pickham in Dragon Quest VIII
    Eros' bow recipe found in Pickham in Dragon Quest VIII
  • Eros' bow made in the Alchemy Pot
    Eros' bow made in the Alchemy Pot
  • Heroes icon
    Heroes icon
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card

References[edit | edit source]

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