"Unlock the Free Dogwood Village Bow Early in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2"

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, combat plays a crucial role, and having better weapons can significantly enhance your gameplay. By the end of the prologue, Henry finds himself with nothing to defend himself. Fortunately, you can acquire the Dogwood Village Bow early and at no cost, giving you a valuable ranged option right from the start.

Early Dogwood Village Bow Location in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

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After parting ways with Hans, your next goal is to find a way into the wedding. You have the option to take a job as a blacksmith or a miller, which will allow you to attend the event. Even if you choose not to work the blacksmith job, the map marker for it can guide you to the location of the Dogwood Village Bow. If you decide to work at the blacksmith to attend Semine's wedding, you'll also want to learn how to acquire the hermit's sword, though that opportunity comes later.

The blacksmith job is located in Tachov, just north of Troskowitz, where the prologue ends and the game world opens up. To reach the bow, follow the road west out of Troskowitz, then continue north as the path curves. When you reach a junction with a small road to the west and the main road splitting ahead, turn right towards a cluster of trees. This spot is easy to miss as it blends in with the surroundings. Tucked within these trees is a small training area.

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Inside the cluster, you'll find a target with arrows sticking out of it. Collect these arrows for free ammunition, then move to the right side of the tree where the Dogwood Village Bow is leaning against the trunk. Additionally, you can grab some brew from a nearby stump and pick mushrooms in the area. Once you've gathered what you need, you can continue with your current quest.

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Other Ways to Get the Dogwood Village Bow in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

While it's possible to purchase the Dogwood Village Bow, it's not the most powerful ranged weapon available. You can buy it from Huntsman's Son Vitek in Tachov, but it's not worth the expense when the free version is so close. It's more beneficial to retrieve the free bow if you lack other ranged options. Vitek also sells superior weapons, and you can earn money through alchemy by collecting herbs and brewing potions to sell.

Whether you opt for the free bow or save up for a better weapon, having a ranged combat option is essential, especially since difficulty settings cannot be changed. The combat in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* remains similar to the first game, and melee combat may not suit every player. Personally, I prefer using ranged weapons whenever possible.

If you proceed to Tachov to work as a blacksmith, you can sleep and save after proving your ability to forge a sword. Alternatively, you can head to the miller to continue the main quest. With a ranged weapon in hand, combat becomes more manageable in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.

And that's how to get the free Dogwood Village Bow early in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.

*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*