How to use the bow in No Rest for the Wicked

Like most ARPGs, weapons play a large role in them. In No Rest for the Wicked, this is very much the truth. Interestingly though, weapons do have durability and need to be fixed. That adds another element of immersion to the game. However, what can take you out of the immersion is that many things aren’t explained well. For example, there are bows you can get in the game, and it’s quite puzzling how they work. To learn how to use the bow in No Rest for the Wicked, we have your back.

No Rest for the Wicked: How to use the bow

Normally, in ARPGs, if you equip a range weapon like the bow to your primary weapon slot (provided you are the class that uses the bow), it works automatically. For one reason or another, like finding a shovel, using ranged weapons will have you going through some hoops in No Rest for the Wicked. 

The first thing you should do is if you have a bow, place it in your secondary weapon slot. It still won’t work if you equip it. For your primary slot, equip any melee weapon, this will be important. 

Next, instead of collecting arrows, you’ll need to generate Focus to use the bow. With your melee weapon, keep on attacking. This builds up the Focus. Additionally, have runes that help speed up the Focus, this will help a lot. 

After you have built up enough Focus, simply select the bow and begin firing away. When you use the bow, your Focus will go down. Make sure you keep an eye on that. As mentioned, you won’t be able to find arrows, so the ones you shot out can’t be recovered. Instead, rinse and repeat the steps above when generating Focus. 

This isn’t confirmed because I have not tested it myself, but this mechanic seems to also run in line with spells. Many players are finding out to use spells via a staff, you may have to generate Focus as well. 

While No Rest of the Wicked doesn’t hold your hand as much, knowing if your rig can run should be crystal clear. Our guide can help you understand that better.