Hardened Steel Bow
A bow reinforced with Hardened Steel
Bow Unique Scales: Agility Effect: Variable ID: 95701
In trained hands, bows are lethal weapons that can bring down a foe from afar. A large part of the versatility of the bow comes from the arrows used in battle.
About Hardened Steel Bow
Hardened Steel Bow is a Unique Bow in Conan Exiles. It deals 16 light damage, 16 heavy damage, and 8.1% armor penetration. Its damage scales with Agility. It is a Tier 4 item.
Hardened Steel Bow is not craftable and must be obtained as a drop, treasure or trade reward in the world. Tier 4 places it in the upper band of the game's weapon progression.
Its base damage of 16 ranks #48 of 87 Bow entries tracked here. It has a modest 8.1% armor penetration, a 4-stamina cost per basic swing, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 1500 durability before it needs repair. At 3.15 weight it is light to carry.
A ranged option: open with a heavy draw from distance, then switch to melee once the target closes in.
Verdict: Overall Hardened Steel Bow is a middle-of-the-pack option among Bow weapons in Conan Exiles.