Bow in Minecraft
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To craft Bow, combine 3 Stick and 3 String in a crafting table.
- Type
- Tool / gear
- Stack size
- Does not stack
- Craftable
- Yes
- Durability
- 384
How to craft Bow
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Stick | String | |
| Stick | String | |
| Stick | String |
Durability and repair
Bow has 384 durability — that is how many uses it lasts before it breaks. The Unbreaking and Mending enchantments make it last much longer.
Best enchantments for Bow
Bow can take these enchantments: Curse of Vanishing, Flame, Infinity, Mending, Power, Punch, Unbreaking.
What is Bow used for?
Bow is an ingredient in 1 crafting recipe:
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Bow in Minecraft?
Combine 3 Stick and 3 String in a crafting table.
How much durability does Bow have?
Bow has 384 durability in Java Edition.
What enchantments can go on Bow?
7 enchantments, including Curse of Vanishing, Flame, Infinity and Mending.
What can you make with Bow?
Bow is used to craft Dispenser.