Overview

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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

Bow cobbled together from found parts. Craft with it to make it stronger
— In-Game Description

The Makeshift Bow is a Bow in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6.

The Makeshift Bow has an Exotic version called Unstable Bow.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Makeshift Bow uses a targeting system to fire projectiles, which need to be charged up to go the optimal distance. The damage is the same regardless of charge. The projectile launched is a very fast arrow. The bow is weak compared to the other bows, dealing a low amount of damage, however, it has a fast reload time.

The Makeshift Bow uses a Fast Moving Projectile. It has a targeting system which shows the player the drop of the projectile, and where it will land. There is no damage falloff on the Makeshift Bow's projectiles.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v16.20[]

The Makeshift Bow uses Crossbow Bolts - Ammo - Fortnite Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Makeshift Bow - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Bow
(Common)
DPS 50
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 41
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 0.82s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 125 (2.5x)
Makeshift Bow - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Bow
(Uncommon)
DPS 52
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 43
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 0.78s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 130 (2.5x)

Stats from v16.00 to v16.20[]

The Makeshift Bow uses Crossbow Bolts - Ammo - Fortnite Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Makeshift Bow - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Bow
(Common)
DPS 50
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 41
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 0.82s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 100 (2x)
Makeshift Bow - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Bow
(Uncommon)
DPS 52
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 43
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 0.78s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 104 (2x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Makeshift Bow - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Bow Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Bow_Scrap_Pickup_01
Equip Bow_Scrap_Equip_01Bow_Scrap_Equip_02Bow_Scrap_Equip_XX
Draw Draw Bow_Scrap_Draw_01Bow_Scrap_Draw_02Bow_Scrap_Draw_03Bow_Scrap_Draw_XX
Draw Tension Loop Bow_Scrap_Fire_Full_Tension_ConfirmLoop_01
Full Tension Confirm Bow_Scrap_Fire_Full_Tension_Confirm_01
Shoot
(Low Tension)
Close Bow_Scrap_Fire_Low_Tension_01Bow_Scrap_Fire_Low_Tension_03Bow_Scrap_Fire_Low_Tension_XX
Distant Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_01Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_02Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_03Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_XX
Shoot
(Normal Tension)
Close Bow_Scrap_Fire_Normal_Tension_01Bow_Scrap_Fire_Normal_Tension_02Bow_Scrap_Fire_Normal_Tension_03Bow_Scrap_Fire_Normal_Tension_XX
Distant Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_01Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_02Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_03Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_XX
Shoot
(Max Tension)
Close Bow_Scrap_Fire_Full_Tension_01Bow_Scrap_Fire_Full_Tension_02Bow_Scrap_Fire_Full_Tension_03Bow_Scrap_Fire_Full_Tension_XX
Distant Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_01Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_02Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_03Bow_Default_Fire_3P_Normal_Distant_XX
In Air Normal Bow_Metal_Prj_InAir_Loop
Charged Bow_Metal_Prj_InAir_Charged_Loop
Reload Bow_Scrap_Reload_01Bow_Scrap_Reload_02Bow_Scrap_Reload_03Bow_Scrap_Reload_XX
Drop Bow_Scrap_Drop_01Bow_Scrap_Drop_02Bow_Scrap_Drop_03Bow_Scrap_Drop_XX
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

  • Added.

Update v16.20[]

  • Increased headshot multiplier from 2x to 2.5x.
  • Increased arrow speed.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Makeshift Bow should rarely be used without intent to upgrade it, as it becomes far stronger when utilised via the crafting system.

Counters[]

  • Most weapons can overwhelm an opponent in a close-range engagement wielding the Makeshift Bow.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Makeshift Bow is referred to as Bow Scrap in the files.

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Creative History

Creative History[]

Trivia

Trivia[]

Gallery

Gallery[]