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The compound bow is a ranged weapon in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wastelanders update.

Characteristics[]

A sturdy compound bow with wooden limbs. Compared to the bow, the compound bow has higher base damage with a slightly longer attack delay and longer time to fully draw. As with all bows, the compound bow is equipped with a hidden silencer in the game files, granting it sneak attack functionality similar to that of a suppressor. The compound bow cannot be equipped while wearing power armor.

Crafting[]

Weapon modifications[]

Sights
ModDescriptionRange changeAccuracy changeAP cost changeRequirementsResources
Glow
(Glow-Sighted)
+5% Aim Speed
+30% Sighted Accuracy
+108+4-7.5%Plan Read plan to learn
Adhesive x1
Nuclear material x2
Steel x3
Iron+20% Sighted Accuracy+108+2Known by default
Adhesive x1
Steel x3
No sightsKnown by default

Arrows
ModDescriptionEffectsDamage changeRequirementsResources
Cryo+25% Sighted AccuracyTarget Movement Speed Reduced by 60% for 3 seconds+10 CryoPlan Read plan to learn
Gunsmith 2 to craft
Adhesive x2
Cryo cell x3
Screw x3
Steel x3
Explosive+25% Sighted AccuracyArrows Explode for 15 Damage
Inner Radius: 75
Outer Radius: 250
+15Plan Read plan to learn
Gunsmith 2 to craft
Aluminum x2
Gunpowder x5
Screw x3
Steel x3
FireworkAdds a distracting explosion on impact.Inner Radius: 75
Outer Radius: 250
Plan Read plan to learn
Flaming+25% Sighted AccuracyTarget takes 2 Fire/s for 5 seconds
Note: Counts as fire damage for Friendly Fire
Note: Adds an explosion
Inner Radius: 150
Outer Radius: 500
+2 FirePlan Read plan to learn
Gunsmith 2 to craft
Adhesive x2
Aluminum x2
Fuel x5
Oil x2
Plasma+25% Sighted AccuracyAdds plasma crit effects+20 EnergyPlan Read plan to learn
Gunsmith 2 to craft
Adhesive x1
Circuitry x1
Plasma cartridge x5
Steel x4
Poison+25% Sighted AccuracyTarget takes 2Poison/s for 7 secondsPlan Read plan to learn
Gunsmith 2 to craft
Acid x3
Adhesive x1
Spoiled meat x2
Steel x3
Standard+25% Sighted AccuracyKnown by default
Adhesive x1
Aluminum x1
Plastic x4
Steel x3
Wood x3
Ultracite
(Prime)
+25% Sighted Accuracy+65% Damage to Scorched
Note: Uses Ultracite ammo
+25%Plan Read plan to learn
Gunsmith 5 to craft
Adhesive x4
Gear x2
Oil x4
Pure crimson flux x2
Pure violet flux x2
Screw x4
Steel x14
Ultracite x5

Paint
AppearanceNameDescriptionRequirementsResources
SCORE S9 Skin WeaponModel Bow BoneBow L
Bone Bow SkinEven if the arrow misses you still might scare your enemy to death with this deathclaw Bone Bow.Rank 86 reward in Heart of Steel: A Dread Island Tale season
S.C.O.R.E.
Bone x1
Atx skin weaponmodel bow bloodeagle l
Blood Eagle StyleStrike with precision using the Blood Eagle Skin for the Bow and Compound Bow.
This Skin applies to the Bow and Compound Bow.
Unlocked via Atomic Shop
Atom
Oil x1
Atx skin weaponmodel bow cavehunter l
Deep Cave Hunter StyleStrike with precision using the Deep Cave Hunter Skin for the Bow.Unlocked via Atomic Shop
Atom
Oil x1
F76WL compound bow
Default AppearanceKnown by defaultNone
Score s1 skin weaponmodel bow flatwoodsfletcher l
Flatwoods Fletcher StyleArm yourself to hunt down the Flatwoods monster with the Flatwoods Fletcher Skin.Rank 14 reward in The Legendary Run season
S.C.O.R.E.
Oil x1

Variants[]

Locations[]

  • Compound bows may be crafted at a weapons workbench if the corresponding plan is known.
  • Compound bows may be found as legendary weapons if the relevant plan is known. Legendary items can be earned either as quest rewards or purchased from Purveyor Murmrgh.

Legendary effects[]

Available Legendary Effects
1 star
Anti-Armor Can dropAristocrat's Can dropAssassin's Can dropBerserker's Can dropBloodied Can drop
Executioner's Can dropExterminator's Can dropFurious Can dropGhoul Slayer's Can dropGourmand's Can drop
Hunter's Can dropInstigating Can dropJuggernaut's Can dropJunkie's Can dropMedic's Can drop
Mutant Slayer's Can dropMutant's Can dropNocturnal Can dropQuad Can't dropStalker's Can drop
Suppressor's Can dropTroubleshooter's Can dropTwo Shot Can't dropVampire Can dropZealot's Can drop
2 star2 star
Basher's Can dropCrippling Can dropExplosive Can't dropExplosive (Shotguns) Can't dropHitman's Can drop
Inertial Can dropLast Shot Can't dropLucky Can dropRapid Can't dropVATS Enhanced Can drop
3 star3 star3 star
Agility Can dropDurability Can dropGhost's Can dropLightweight Can dropLucky Can drop
Nimble Can dropPerception Can dropRapid Can't dropResilient Can dropSteadfast Can drop
VATS Enhanced Can drop

Notes[]

The compound bow was originally cut from the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor and then later cut again from the Fallout 76 release. It was finally implemented in Wastelanders.

Gallery[]

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