In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, combat plays a central role, and having a reliable weapon can make all the difference, especially since Henry starts off with nothing at the end of the prologue. Fortunately, you can acquire the Dogwood Village Bow early on, and it won't cost you a single coin.
Early Dogwood Village Bow Location in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
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After parting ways with Hans, your next goal is to find a way into the wedding. You have two main options: take a job with a blacksmith or a miller and prove your worth to secure an invitation. Even if you decide not to take 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 choose to work as a blacksmith to attend Semine's wedding, you'll also want to know about getting the hermit's sword, though that comes later.
The blacksmith job is located in Tachov, north of Troskowitz, where the prologue concludes and the game world opens up. From Troskowitz, head west along the road, then follow the path as it curves north. At a fork where there's a small road to the west and the main road splits ahead, turn right into a cluster of trees. This spot is easy to miss as it blends in with the surrounding landscape. Nestled within these trees is a small training area.
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Inside this cluster, you'll find a target with arrows stuck in it. Grab these arrows for free ammo, then look to the right side of the tree to find the Dogwood Village Bow leaning against the trunk in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Don't forget to pick up the brew from the nearby stump and some mushrooms while you're there. Once you've collected everything you need, you can proceed 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 considering the proximity to the free version, it's not worth the expense. If you're looking for ranged options, 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.
Whether you opt for the free bow or save up for a different weapon, having a ranged combat option is invaluable, especially since you can't adjust the difficulty. The combat mechanics in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* are similar to the first game, and melee combat isn't for everyone. Personally, I prefer relying on ranged weapons whenever possible.
If you continue to Tachov to become a blacksmith, you can sleep and save after proving your ability to forge a sword. Alternatively, head to the miller to advance the main quest. With a ranged weapon, 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.*
