In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, combat plays a crucial role, and having better weapons can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. After the prologue, Henry finds himself without any weapons, but there's a way to arm yourself early on with the Dogwood Village Bow, and the best part? It's free.
Early Dogwood Village Bow Location in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
After parting ways with Hans, your next goal is to find a way into the wedding. You have the option to take a job with either a blacksmith or a miller, which will make you useful enough to attend. Even if you're not interested in the blacksmith job, the marker on your map will guide you to the location where you can pick up the Dogwood Village Bow. If you decide to take the blacksmith job to get into Semine's wedding, you'll also want to know how to get the hermit's sword, but that comes later.
The blacksmith job is located in Tachov, north of Troskowitz, where the prologue ends and the world opens up. To reach the bow, follow the road west out of Troskowitz, then continue north as the path curves. At a point where the main road splits and there's a small road to the west, turn right towards a cluster of trees. This area is easy to miss as it blends in with the surroundings. Hidden within these trees is a small training area.
Inside the cluster, you'll find a target with arrows sticking out of it. Collect these arrows for free ammo, then look to the right side of the tree to find the Dogwood Village Bow leaning against the trunk. You can also grab some brew from a 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 buy the Dogwood Village Bow, it's not the most powerful ranged weapon available. You can purchase it from Huntsman's Son Vitek in Tachov, 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. However, Vitek also sells other, more effective weapons, and you can earn money through alchemy by collecting herbs and brewing potions to sell.
Having a ranged combat option is essential, especially since you can't change difficulties in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. The combat system remains similar to the first game, and melee combat may not suit every player. Personally, I prefer using ranged weapons whenever possible.
If you choose to continue to Tachov to work as a blacksmith, you can sleep and save after proving your ability to forge a sword. Alternatively, 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 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.*
