Whats the greatest bow in all Tamriel? : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:48 pm

I mean there always discussions about swords and stuff but what is the best bow in lore?

» Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:13 am

Possibly Auriel's Bow, even if it was the same strength as a Daedric bow in Morrowind. I heard it was better in previous games.

There's also the Shadow Bow, it's not as strong but it has a handy enchantment for a marksman.

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:21 pm

The crossbow of pwnerz the great

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:09 pm

Possibly Auriel's Bow, even if it was the same strength as a Daedric bow in Morrowind. I heard it was better in previous games.

As far as lore goes, I would say Auriel's Bow too. I was sad to learn it wasn't present in Oblivion so I made it myself.

» Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:51 am

I mean there always discussions about swords and stuff but what is the best bow in lore?

Either:

The Bow of Shadows. Forged by Nocturnal herself for the ranger Raerlas Ghile, later reputed to have been used by the celebrated assassin Dram (see Redguard).

Auriel's Bow. Granted by Anu himself to Aldmer ancestral hero Auriel, who shot Lorkhan's Heart far out to sea with it (see The Monomyth).

And the greatest archer:

Auriel, Dram, or Missun Akin (the Black Arrow). Pick 'em.

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:38 pm

Missun Akin was certainly the best archer. He shot through a freakin keyhole or something.

The best bow is Auriel's Bow, but only with Auriel using it. Otherwise, it powers itself and isn't all that cool. But when Auriel uses it, it shoots missles of death.

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:45 pm

what about the guy who was said to have never missed a shot even afhter death his shot hit his taget who was he? I'll look it up

Bourlor is his name
http://www.imperial-library.info/mwbooks/vernaccus_bourlor.shtml

» Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:06 am

What about the one that smells faintly of ash yams, Auriel's bow, itsn't it?

» Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:54 am

What about the one that smells faintly of ash yams, Auriel's bow, itsn't it?

that's the one

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:04 pm

Didn't Trinimac use Auriel's bow to fire the Heart?

» Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:46 am

Didn't Trinimac use Auriel's bow to fire the Heart?

Trinimac tore the Heart out. Auriel fired it out to sea. "So Auriel fastened the thing to an arrow and let it fly long into the sea, where no aspect of the new world may ever find it." Except it was found...

» Thu Nov 25, 2010 3:18 am

Except it was found...

Dun dun dun...

I'd have to say the Bow of Shadows has some very powerful enchantments.

But, there aren't many bows at all in the game.

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:52 pm

Which is odd, considering that you have an entire NATION of archers... You'd think some national hero's bow, or the bow of a mildly important hero would be artifactualised, or at least treasured and coveted by those who treasure his or her history.

» Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:26 am

Probably Auriel's bow...

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:45 pm

Definitly Auriel's Bow...

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:47 pm

Dun dun dun...

I'd have to say the Bow of Shadows has some very powerful enchantments.

But, there aren't many bows at all in the game.

In wich game is the bow of shadows then?

UESP is down so I can't chech it out

» Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:08 pm

At least Morrowind.

» Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:04 am

At least Morrowind.

I think it was in Daggerfall, too.