Dark Bow



Dark Bow (暗闇の弓矢), also known as Char Bow, is a recurring bow in the series, usually associated with either the Dark element or with the Blind status. It is oftentimes a mid-ranked bow.

Final Fantasy II
Dark Bow is a mid-ranked bow that can inflict Blind upon hitting with it. It is found on the Dreadnought and is bought for 3,000 gil, and provides only 25 Attack.

Final Fantasy V
Dark Bow is a mid-ranked bow that can be first acquired by winning them from Enchanted Fans. It can be bought later on in Regole, Quelb, and Castle of Bal for 3,800 gil. It provides 40 Attack, 43 Hit Rate, and has a 66% chance to inflict Blind when attacking with it.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The Char Bow is a low-rank bow that teaches Archers the Blackout ability for 200 AP.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
The Char Bow appears again as a low-rank bow that teaches Archers the Blackout ability for 250 AP. It can be bought in the shop for 220 Gil after creating it in the Bazaar by using a Animal Bone, Sturdy Vine, and Red Geeps.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
Dark Bow is a mid-ranked bow that provides 82 Attack and 3 Magic. It requires the Dark Weapon scroll to acquire.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Dark Bow is a high-ranked bow that provides 106 Attack, 5 Defense, +25 to Spacetime, and +5 to Dark. It takes two slots and can be used by all races.