Get Free Dogwood Village Bow Early in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Combat is a crucial element of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, and having the right weapons can make all the difference. After the prologue, Henry finds himself with nothing, but there's a way to get your hands on the Dogwood Village Bow early and for free.

Early Dogwood Village Bow Location in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

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Once you part ways with Hans, your next step is to find a way into the wedding. You can take a job with a blacksmith or a miller and make yourself useful to secure an invitation. Even if you're not interested in the blacksmith job, the map marker for it will guide you to the location of the Dogwood Village Bow. If you decide to take the blacksmith job to attend Semine's wedding, you'll also want to learn how to get the hermit's sword, but that's a task for after you start the job.

The blacksmith job is located in Tachov, north of Troskowitz, where the prologue ends and the world opens up. From Troskowitz, head west along the road, then follow the path as it curves north. At a fork where a small road branches west and the main road splits ahead, turn right towards a cluster of trees. This area is easy to overlook as it blends in with the surroundings. The small training area is hidden within these trees, making it hard to spot at first glance.

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Inside the cluster, you'll find a target with arrows sticking out of it. Collect these arrows for free ammo, then move to the right side of the tree to find the Dogwood Village Bow leaning against the trunk in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. You can also grab some brew from the 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

Alternatively, you can purchase the Dogwood Village Bow, though it's not the most powerful ranged weapon available. Huntsman's Son Vitek in Tachov sells it, but it's not worth the cost when the free version is so close. If you're in need of a ranged weapon, it's better to go for the free bow. Vitek also offers other, more effective 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 different weapon, having a ranged combat option is essential, especially since you can't adjust the difficulty. The combat in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* remains similar to the first game, and melee combat isn't for everyone. Personally, I prefer relying on ranged weapons whenever possible.

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

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

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