Archery

Archery lets you hit an enemy from a distance with a ranged weapon: a bow, crossbow, blowpipe or sling. Rangers start with a training shortbow and a quiver of arrows. Brumblepot's shop, south of the academy reception, sells both.

How to shoot

• Wield the bow: 'wield bow'. A bow needs both hands, so remove your shield and other weapon first.
• Wear a quiver ('wear quiver'). It supplies the arrows; you never handle single arrows. See HELP QUIVER.
• Practice the bows skill at the academy trainer before your first fight.
• Fire with 'shoot <target>'.

Ammunition

• Bows fire arrows, crossbows fire bolts, blowpipes fire darts and slings fire pellets. One quiver gives them all.