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== Targeting ==
To enter ranged combat, activate an equipped and strung [[Reflex bow|bow]], move within range, then right-click on your target to engage. (You can also use the icon on the select bar to quickly queue up multiple shots.)
Archery works best when standing at optimal range. You will miss more if you are closer than, or farther from, the optimal range.
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As you gain better skill in a bow, you shoot more fast and get more targeting options. Right-click your target to select an option.
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When shooting a bow, the order of arrow selection is:
#Arrows in an equipped [[quiver]].#Arrows in your [[backpack]].#Arrows in a quiver in your inventory.#Arrows in your inventory not in a quiver.*a container with other items in it will stop the selection order and may stop you from shooting, for example an equiped quiver with other items in it(not arrows) will stop the search and wont let you shoot arrows in your equipped backpack or on a quiver on inventory. you will instead get the message "You have no arrows left to shoot!".
In addition to the order of precedence above, the type of arrow also determines the order of arrow selection:
*The target’s armour is a significant factor in damage.
*Targets wearing a shield can block shots from inflicting damage.
*The type of bow influences the damage
== Enchanting ==
== Skillgain Tips ==
* The archery skill is limited to 45 while practicing on an archery [[archery target]]. You may gain up to 30 skill in a bow type by practicing on an archery target.
* Although they give less skill than real arrows, it is best to use arrow shafts when practicing on archery targets, as they are far easier to make and won't cause excessive damage to the target. Arrows that aren't broken can be picked up at the archery target.
* Firing on the target from outside your bow's optimal range will increase the difficulty, and thus increase your skillgain at higher skill levels.
* Using a bow without [[Nimbleness]] will increase your skillgain.
* Practicing at night or in darkness will similarly increase the difficulty, so if you find skillgain slowing, you may want to practice at night or underground. The game will advise you of the increased difficulty in events when triggered.
* Beyond 45 skill, the only way to gain further is by using archery on animals or in player vs. player combat. Unlike fighting skill, you gain random archery skill for every shot and optimum archery skill for every successful damage dealt. Fighting skill is also gained after a successful kill.
* Hawk Eye at 70 skill
* Eagle Eye at 90 skill
* Eye of the Beholder at 100 skill
== See Also ==
* [[Fletching]]
