# Longbow > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Weapon — Martial Ranged | > | **Cost** | 50 gp | > | **Damage** | 1d8 piercing | > | **Weight** | 2 lb. | > | **Range** | 150/600 ft. | > | **Properties** | Ammunition, Heavy, Two-handed | > | **Ammunition** | Arrows | > | **Proficiency** | Martial Weapons | --- ## Description A longbow is a tall wooden bow — often as tall as the archer — that delivers powerful shots at impressive distances. Mastering a longbow requires years of training, building the physical strength and muscle memory to draw, aim, and loose with precision. Rangers and elven archers favor it above all ranged weapons. --- ## Properties - Deals **1d8 piercing** damage. - **Ammunition** — requires arrows. - **Heavy** — Small creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls. - **Two-handed** — requires both hands to use. - Normal range **150 ft.**, maximum range **600 ft.** — the longest range of any standard weapon. - Requires **Martial Weapon** proficiency.