Hellwing Bow

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Hellwing Bow
  • Hellwing Bow item sprite
Autofire
Stack digit 1.png
Statistics
Type
Weapon
Uses ammoArrows
Damage22 (Ranged)
Knockback5.5 (Average)
Critical chance4%
Use time13 (Very fast)
Velocity6
TooltipWooden arrows turn into flaming bats
RarityRarity level: 3
Sell2 GC50 SC
Research1 required
Projectile created
  • Hellwing
    Hellwing
Sounds
Use
Obtained from Obtained from
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
EntityQty.Rate
Obsidian Lock Box(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Obsidian Lock BoxObsidian Lock Box(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)11/5 (20%)
Shadow ChestShadow ChestShadow Chest11/5 (20%) (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Not to be confused with Molten Fury.
The Hellwing Bow used with Wooden Arrows to attack Target Dummies.

The Hellwing Bow is a pre-Hardmode, post-Skeletron bow that fires arrows in a ~30° cone, which causes it to be very inaccurate at long distances. In addition, Wooden Arrows are converted into Hellwings, flaming bat projectiles that travel in a semi-straight line, can pierce infinitely, and will dissipate once hitting a surface. All other arrow types are not converted and will retain their special properties. The Hellwing Bow has a 1/5 (20%) chance of being found in Shadow Chests in the Underworld, as well as a 1/5 (20%) chance of being found in Obsidian Lock Boxes obtained from Obsidian Crates and Hellstone Crates.

Its best modifier is Unreal.

Notes

  • The flaming bat projectiles can pierce infinitely. This means if targets are in a long line, all targets can be affected.

Tips

  • The inaccuracy of this bow will usually result in the projectile hitting a wall or the floor rather than the target, especially if used against small enemies or from a long distance.
    • However, the Hellwing Bow deals unusually high damage relative to its rate of fire. It is best used with Wooden Arrows, and at closer ranges or on large targets to lower the effects of its occasional misfires.
  • Worm-type enemies can suffer extreme amounts of damage from the flaming bat projectiles due to the piercing effect, making the Underworld's native Bone Serpents easier to deal with.
  • This bow is very effective against the Wall of Flesh, especially if paired with Hellfire Arrows. Its inaccuracy is actually a benefit, as this means the player can keep their distance while easily dealing with the Hungry. Once the Hungries are dead, the Wall of Flesh's shape means that the player will almost always hit either the two eyes or the mouth when firing.
  • Because of its fast use time, infinite piercing, and comparatively high knockback, the Hellwing Bow is a very good crowd control tool. It is even viable throughout early Hardmode. The Endless Quiver, an ammunition type well suited for the bow, also becomes available at this time.
  • The flaming bat projectiles have the same base damage as Wooden Arrows, meaning the bow may be more useful with Unholy Arrows in certain circumstances due to their higher damage and piercing.

Trivia

  • The Hellwing Bow is the second fastest bow in the game, only losing narrowly to the Stake Launcher. It fires faster than all other bows and repeaters, including the Phantasm (whose use time of 12 does not accurately reflect its true speed). However, it also has the lowest velocity of all arrow-firing weapons.
  • On the Console version Console version and Mobile version Mobile version, existing Sharangas were replaced with Hellwing Bows upon updating to the 1.3.0.1 equivalent.

History

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