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| + | The '''Compound Bow''' is a weapon featured in {{TLS2}}, {{TLS:UC}} and {{TLS:DZ}}. |
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| − | |image = http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101017185237/tlaststand/images/f/f6/Compound_Bow%282%29.jpg |
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| + | ==Common traits== |
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| − | (as seen in TLS2) |
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| + | *Small magazine |
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| + | *Fast reload |
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| + | *Quiet |
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| + | *Low Ammo Cost (Lowest of all weapons) |
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| + | ==Versions== |
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| + | {{Main|Compound Bow (TLS2)}} |
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| + | {{Main|Hunting Bow (TLS:UC)}} |
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| + | {{Main|Compound Bow (TLS:DZ)}} |
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| + | The modern compound bow utilizes a series of pulleys and cables in its limbs, allowing it to store more energy than traditional bows and impart larger force onto the arrow. While modern firearms are still superior in terms of raw firepower, the bow may nonetheless be useful in situations where ammunition is scarce or stealth needs to be maintained. |
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| − | (as seen in TLS:UC) |
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| − | |name = Compound/Hunting Bow |
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| − | |Fire Mode = Single Fire |
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| − | |Union City Damage = Normal: 20 |
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| + | Found in select sporting goods stores or the households of archery enthusiasts. |
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| − | Damaged: 10 |
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| − | |Knockback = 5 |
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| − | |Accuracy = 6 (Damaged: 4.4) |
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| − | |Noise = 1 |
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| − | |Magazine Size = 1 |
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| − | |Damage Lvl = High |
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| − | |Ammunition = [[Arrows]] |
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| − | |Weight = 4 lbs|Real Life Name = Recurve Bow}}The '''Compound/Hunting Bow''' is a [[unique]] weapon featured in '''[[The Last Stand 2|TLS2]]''' and '''[[The Last Stand Union City|TLS:UC]]'''. |
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| − | ==Background== |
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| − | Archery may seem tame in an era dominated by firearms, but it is still a favourite hobby for many outdoorsmen and an important practice for various cultures. This bow design is one of many examples that have revitalized the art, both as an international sport and as a viable weapon against the undead. |
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| − | Available in hobby and sporting goods stores. |
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| − | ==Tactics== |
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| − | ==='''The Last Stand 2'''=== |
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| − | Found in [[Whistler's Grove]], this weapon deals good damage and fires and reloads fairly quickly for a single shot weapon, ensuring a consistent ROF. Headshots are a must for maximum effectiveness. [[Survivor (NPC)|Fellow survivors]] cannot equip it, only [[Jack]]. |
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| − | ==='''The Last Stand: Union City'''=== |
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| − | The same weapon as in the previous game, the bow is great for silently snuffing small groups of enemies at a distance. Fortunately, the compound bows ammunition can be bought at King-O-Pawn for a fairly good price, so as long as the player has money, they can use the Compound Bow. The easily obtained ammunition makes the bow arguably the most usable special weapon in the entire game. |
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| − | ====='''Pros'''===== |
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| − | *High Damage |
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| − | *Reloads Quickly |
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| − | *Least Noisy Projectile Weapon |
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| − | *Buyable Ammo |
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| − | ====='''Cons'''===== |
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| − | *Slow ROF |
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| − | *Ammo somewhat expensive |
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| − | *Rare |
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| − | survivor+bow.JPG|The Hunting Bow prepared to fire (TLS:UC) |
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[[Category:Weapons]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:56, 25 September 2015
The Compound Bow is a weapon featured in The Last Stand 2, The Last Stand: Union City and The Last Stand: Dead Zone.
Common traits[]
- Small magazine
- Single-shot
- Accurate
- Fast reload
- Quiet
- Low Ammo Cost (Lowest of all weapons)
Versions[]
- Main article: Compound Bow (TLS2)
- Main article: Hunting Bow (TLS:UC)
- Main article: Compound Bow (TLS:DZ)
The modern compound bow utilizes a series of pulleys and cables in its limbs, allowing it to store more energy than traditional bows and impart larger force onto the arrow. While modern firearms are still superior in terms of raw firepower, the bow may nonetheless be useful in situations where ammunition is scarce or stealth needs to be maintained.
Found in select sporting goods stores or the households of archery enthusiasts.
A modern bow in real life - this design is called the "recurve bow"