Despite being near a decade old, Techland’sDying Lightis still among the most highly regarded open-world zombie games of all time. With a distinctive style that combines parkour and solid gunplay with a vast and expansive game world, it is easy to see why players continue to come back to this iconic title and why it has achieved something of a’cult classic' statusamong gamers in recent years.
As any experiencedDying Lightplayer will know, bows can be a particularly efficient and effective way ofdispatching zombies, with one of their primary attributes being the stealth they provide. Rather than firing a loud machine gun and alerting hordes of aggressive undead, more often than not, the bow is a superior choice, providing both accuracy and high-damage attacks.
7Upgraded Crossbow
A Basic Crossbow That Can Be Upgraded For More Power
Crossbows offer a perfect balance of accuracy and power, with the additional benefit of remaining quieter than firearms. The Upgraded Crossbow is one of thestrongest in the game, boasting up to 480 damage per shot when fully modified.
Players will be able to get two versions of this crossbow. The first will be given to players by the Faceless during the main missions ofThe Following DLC, while a further enhanced version can also be gained by killing Thor in the countryside. Overall, this is a very strong weapon that players ought not to miss.
6Bozak Bow
A Powerful Bow Ideal For Early-Game Players
The Bozak Bow is a favorite for many players and can be unlocked via the Bozak Horde DLC. Despite its relatively slow rate of fire, the Bozak Bow does plenty of damage and will be able to take out most low-level enemies in a single, well-aimed hit.
With twoupgrade slots, players can customize the bow to suit their own individual playstyle, but the King upgrade will double the weapon’s overall damage. The bow also comes equipped with a handy sight attachment, making the placement of shots that little bit easier.
5Corrupt Justice
A Supernaturally Powerful Bow From The Depths Of Hell
The Corrupt Justice bow is a special bow that can be unlocked by completing missions in the Hellraid mini-game. To access this, players must have the Hellraid DLC and will find an interactive Hellraid arcade machine in the main base at Harran.
Delivering 380 standard damage, it is very powerful for a draw-string bow and can be upgraded further with two upgrade slots. Damage-focused upgrades such as Gladiator and King can potentially elevate this bow to being the highest DPS bow in the game.
4Harran Ranger Bow
One Of The Most Powerful Bows In The Game With A Range Of Benefits
The Harran Ranger Bow is one of the most powerful and high-damaging bows in the gameat the base level, and it has room for one additional upgrade slot to enhance it even further. With a base damage of 400, it is even stronger than many guns in the game.
To acquire it, players will need to download the Harran Ranger Bundle, and then craft it with 3x Metal Parts, 2x Duct Tape, 2x Nails, and 1x String. Particularly with explosive arrows, the Harran Ranger Bow can be supremely effective at wiping out entire hordes of enemies at any one time.
3Gust of Wind
An Elite Crossbow With A Focus On Accuracy And Damage
Gust of Wind is a special craftable crossbow which can be unlocked with the Shu Warrior DLC. With high damage and a relatively high rate of fire, Gust of Wind is easily one of the best crossbows in the game, and a sleek design with a red-and-gold color scheme makes it even more stylish.
In order to craft the bow, players will need to first acquire the blueprint (by downloading the DLC), thenassembling the required components,which are: 3x Metal Parts, 4x String, 2x Plastic, and 4x Duct Tape. This bow will one-shot most low-level enemies and can even deal with some of the harder ones in just a couple of bolts.
2LED Meta Bow
A Cyberpunk-Themed Bow With Exceptional Damage
In addition to being one of thebest-lookingbows in the game, the LED Meta Bow is also one of the most powerful. With an exceptional 400 Damage per shot with regular arrows, this bow is arguably the strongest non-crossbow in the game and, as a result, can use a range of more powerful ammunition.
While it may not be to everyone’s tastes, the LED Meta Bow can inject a dose of futurism into the otherwise bleak setting of Harran. Players will receive the blueprint for this item once the Savvy Gamer DLC has been downloaded, enabling it to be crafted thereafter.
1Heart Piercer
The Ultimate Zombie-Slaying Crossbow Regardless Of Enemy Types
Available to players who have the Van Crane DLC content unlocked, Heart Piercer is an exceptionally powerful crossbow that will change appearance and deliver bonus damage at nighttime, making it especially effective when it is needed most. In addition to this, it will also self-replenish its ammunition each morning.
Heart Piercer can be used with a variety of bolt types, but perhaps the most effective are Impact and Stun Bolts. Players who have the Van Crane Bundle installed will receive this crossbow automatically at the start of the game, but they will only be able to receive bolts for it after completing the opening few missions.
