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Bow Attack

Attack animation with Bow.

The Bow is a type of Weapon in the Disgaea series. Their damage depends on the average of ATK and HIT, and they have very long attack range(slightly lower than Guns, but are not restricted to straight lines). While in the first two games their skills can inflict all 5 status ailments, from the third game onward their skills are simply long range attacks with various areas of effect.

Disgaea: Hour of Darkness[]

"Bows are long-range weapons that Archers specialize in. Normal attacks deal damage according to the following formula: (ATK/2) + (HIT/2) = Total Damage. The Special Techniques learned with a bow have long range and can affect single or multiple targets. However, their restrictions on the area of effect and required action space will take some time to get used to. Damage due to Special Techniques is calculated just as for normal attacks: (ATK/2) + (HIT/2) = Total Damage."
   —Longinus


Since ailments Spells don't exist yet, Bow skills are the only way for Humanoid classes to inflict status ailments. Only the Archer class specializes in Bows.

To see the charts of weapon skills and weapon stats for Bows, please see List of Disgaea 1 Weapons#Bow.

Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories[]

"The bow is a long range weapon that allows you to attack an enemy from far away. For normal attacks, attack power (ATK) and accuracy (HIT) affect the attack. Even if you raise attack power, it won't be as powerful, so remember to raise accuracy too. The bow is useful with a large attack range. When equipped, the accuracy (HIT) increases, so it's fit to fight agile enemies. Skills that you can learn with bow weapon mastery have long distance, and have effect ranges of single to multiple enemies. Skills are also affected by attack power (ATK) and accuracy (HIT). Also, bow skills may also induce abnormal effects. The best use for the bow is to have a low defense character attack from a distance to include him in combos. If the final attack is done with a bow, there's a chance to get a treasure chest."
   —Adell's Father


This game gives Bows a 30% chance to turn an enemy into a Treasure Chest if the attack kills it. The Chest is usually at the attacker's level, its contents affected by the map's Bonus Rank. Only the Archer, Beast Master, Cleric, Thief, and Valkyrie classes specialize in Bows in the original game. In subsequent releases, the Celestial Host class also specializes in Bows.

To see the charts of weapon skills and weapon stats for Bows, please see List of Disgaea 2 Weapons#Bow.

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice[]

"The Bow is a long range weapon that can attack enemies that are far away. Attack power (ATK) and accuracy (HIT) affect normal attacks, and can freely attack anything within a 4 panel range. Even if you raise ATK, it won't be as effective, so make sure to increase HIT as well. (Tip: Equip Glasses) The Bow has a wide range of attack. Equipping one will raise HIT, so it is fit for fighting against quick enemies. A Bow's weapon skill has long range, and you can select the area within it, making it useful for complicated maps. Like the normal attacks, the Bow's weapon skill applies damage based on ATK and HIT. The Bow is perfect for attacking enemies with low defense from far away, making them fight, and for increasing combos."
   —Zommie V


From this game onwards, Bows don't specialize in inflicting ailments. The Ranger and Archer classes specialize in Bows.

To see the charts of weapon skills and weapon stats for Bows, please see List of Disgaea 3 Weapons#Bow.

Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten[]

"The Bow is a long range weapon that can attack enemies that are far away. Attack power (ATK}) and accuracy (HIT) affect normal attacks, and can freely attack anything within a 4 panel range. Even if you raise ATK, it won't be as effective, so make sure to increase HIT as well. (Tip: Equip Glasses) The Bow has a wide range of attack. Equipping one will raise HIT, so it is fit for fighting against quick enemies. A Bow's Weapons Skills have long ranges, and you can select the area within it, making it useful for complicated maps. Like the normal attacks, the Bow's Weapon Skills apply damage based on ATK and HIT. The Bow is perfect for attacking enemies with low defense from far away, making them fight, and for increasing Combos."
   —Zommie, Jr.


Only the Archer class specializes in Bows.

To see the charts of weapon skills and weapon stats for Bows, please see List of Disgaea 4 Weapons#Bow.

Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness[]

Lanzarote specializes in Bows, as well as the Archer class.

To see the charts of weapon skills and weapon stats for Bows, please see List of Disgaea D2 Weapons#Bow.

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance[]

"Bows can attack enemies from a distance. Their normal attacks are based on ATK and HIT. Another characteristic of Bows is that they can attack any panel within their attack range. Make sure to raise your HIT, because only raising your ATK will not take advantage of their full potential. (Use Glasses!) Their attack range is very wide. Equipping them will increase your HIT, which is useful against speedy enemies. Bow Weapon Skills have long ranges, and can target anyone within range, making them very useful on complicated maps. Like their damage, Bow Weapon Skills are based on ATK and HIT. Bows are good for low DEF characters, and are useful for increasing your combos."
   —Gen, the Know-It-All Guy


Christo specializes in Bows, as well as the Archer class.

To see the charts of weapon skills and weapon stats for Bows, please see List of Disgaea 5 Weapons#Bow.

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny[]

Melodia specializes in Bows, as well as the Archer class.

To see the charts of weapon stats for Bows, please see List of Disgaea 6 Weapons#Bow.

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless[]

Most Bows have the "Long-Range Attack", which increases normal attack range by 1, making Bows have the same range as Guns. Pirilika specializes in Bows, as well as the Ranger and Archer classes.

To see the charts of weapon skills and weapon stats for Bows, please see List of Disgaea 7 Weapons#Bow.

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