Bow

A bow is a ranged weapon that fires either arrows or bolts.

Bow type weapons include:
 * Shortbows
 * Composite Shortbows
 * Longbows
 * Composite Longbows
 * Light Crossbows
 * Repeating Light Crossbows
 * Heavy Crossbows
 * Repeating Heavy Crossbows
 * Great Crossbows

Bows vs Crossbows
Some game mechanics treat crossbows (which shoot bolts) differently from bows (which shoot arrows).
 * The feat Bow Strength provides the character with a damage bonus equal to their Strength modifier when using a bow, but not a crossbow.
 * The feat Zen Archery enables monks to remain centered while using a bow, but not a crossbow.
 * The feat Manyshot provides extra attacks with bows, not crossbows.
 * The Rogue prestige enhancement Mechanic I provides the rogue with a damage bonus equal to their Intelligence modifier when using a crossbow, but not a bow.