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Simply Bows Wiki & Guide

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Adds multiple themed bows with unique visual pull animations.

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Contents (6)
  1. Guides
  2. Items
  3. Configuration
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Choosing the Right Bow for Your PlaystyleUnderstanding Bow Variety The mod provides over seven unique bows, each with a distinct special ability. Some may…Finding and Collecting All Unique BowsWhere to Search Unique bows are distributed randomly throughout the world in chests. Focus your search on: Dungeon…Upgrading Bows with Strings and Frames at the AnvilGathering Upgrade Materials Search chests throughout the world for enchanted bow strings and reinforced bow frames.…Using Runes to Customize Bow AbilitiesUnderstanding Rune Slots Each bow can hold one rune at a time. The mod includes multiple rune types, and each bow is…

Items

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B

Bee Bow Visual (Pull 0)Bee Bow Visual (Pull 1)Bee Bow Visual (Pull 2)Blossom Bow Visual (Pull 0)Blossom Bow Visual (Pull 1)Blossom Bow Visual (Pull 2)Bubble Bow Visual (Pull 0)Bubble Bow Visual (Pull 1)Bubble Bow Visual (Pull 2)

E

Earth Bow Visual (Pull 0)Earth Bow Visual (Pull 1)Earth Bow Visual (Pull 2)Echo Bow Visual (Pull 0)Echo Bow Visual (Pull 1)Echo Bow Visual (Pull 2)

I

Ice Bow Visual (Pull 0)Ice Bow Visual (Pull 1)Ice Bow Visual (Pull 2)

V

Vine Bow Visual (Pull 0)Vine Bow Visual (Pull 1)Vine Bow Visual (Pull 2)

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
boostedRuneChanceAncientCityAncient City Rune Chance (per 1000)Boosted rune drop chance in Ancient City chests. Example: 20 = 2.0%.
arrowArrow
arrowDivergenceArrow DivergenceRandom spread applied to Bee Bow arrows.
arrowSpeedArrow SpeedInitial flight speed multiplier for Ice Bow arrows.
arrowSpeedMultiplierArrow Speed MultiplierLaunch speed multiplier for Bee Bow arrows.
chaosAuraIntervalTicksAura Interval (ticks)Ticks between honey storm ally/enemy aura pulses.
auraIntervalTicksAura Interval (ticks)Ticks between flower field aura pulses.
baseQuantityBase Arrow CountNumber of arrows fired before String upgrade bonuses.
baseDamageBase DamageBase Bee Bow arrow/bee damage before modifiers.
bountyBaseDamageBase DamageBase damage for Bubble Bounty swarm ticks.
columnBaseHeightBase HeightBase Bubble Column height before upgrades.
chaosBaseFishCountBase Koi CountBase number of orbiting koi spawned by Chaos.
bountyBaseMaxTrapsBase Max TrapsMaximum active Bounty traps before String bonuses.
chaosBaseOrbitPeriodTicksBase Orbit Period (ticks)Base ticks needed for koi to complete one full orbit.
basePoisonDurationBase Poison Duration (ticks)Base poison duration applied by bee hits.
columnBaseRadiusBase RadiusBase Bubble Column radius before upgrades.
bountyBaseShotsBase ShotsBase number of bees a Bounty hive can fire.
baseUpwardKnockbackBase Upward KnockbackBase vertical knock-up applied by spike hits.
chaosBaseDamageBase Wave DamageBase damage dealt by the Chaos wave.
chaosBaseKnockbackBase Wave KnockbackBase forward knockback applied by Chaos wave hits.
chaosBaseLengthStepsBase Wave Length StepsBase number of wave steps before String bonuses.
beeBowBee Bow
drawSpeedBeeBee Bow Draw SpeedDraw speed (ticks) for the Bee Bow.
biomeBoostsBiome Boosts

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I find the new bows?
Search chests scattered throughout the world—dungeons, temples, villages, and other loot structures have a chance to contain Simply Bows weapons. You can also find upgrade parts and runes in the same chests.
How do I upgrade a bow?
Place your bow and an upgrade item (enchanted bow string or reinforced bow frame) together in an anvil. The upgrade will be applied permanently, so choose your parts carefully since you can't remove them later.
What's the difference between strings and frames?
Enchanted bow strings and reinforced bow frames are different upgrade types that each modify your bow's performance in unique ways. You can apply both types to the same bow for combined effects.
How do runes work?
Runes change your bow's main ability and are applied at an anvil like upgrades. Unlike strings and frames, you can replace a rune with a different one if you want to try a new effect.
How many different bow combinations can I make?
Each bow can hold one of four specific runes, creating up to 28 different power combinations across all the unique bows in the mod.
How do I see what an upgrade does before applying it?
Hold Alt while hovering over a bow in your inventory to view its stats and see exactly what each upgrade or rune will do.
Can I change my bow's upgrades later?
You can replace runes with new ones at an anvil, but enchanted strings and reinforced frames are permanent once applied—plan your upgrades carefully.
Do different bows have different abilities?
Yes, each of the seven unique bows has its own special ability, and you can further customize that ability by applying different runes to it.
What's the best bow for PvE vs PvP?
This depends on your playstyle and the rune combinations you choose—experiment with different bows and runes to find which special abilities work best for your preferred combat style.
Do I need specific tools or materials to upgrade bows?
You only need an anvil and the upgrade items themselves (strings, frames, or runes) found in chests—no crafting or special materials required.