Great Eagle Bow
The Great Eagle Bow is a legendary Rito multi-shot bow in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It fires three arrows at once, has extended range, and can be crafted again after breaking.
Key Takeaways
The Great Eagle Bow is the Rito Champion Revali’s signature bow in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Its defining feature is a three-shot volley combined with a fast draw and extended range, making it a specialized ranged weapon rather than simply a higher-strength bow. Its availability is tied to the Rito questline and requires replacement materials when crafted again. The bow’s value also depends on having enough arrows and suitable Fuse materials to support repeated multi-shot attacks.
Three-shot Rito bow
The Great Eagle Bow fires three arrows at once and has a displayed attack of 28 per arrow, shown as 28×3. The volley is a multi-shot effect, not a single projectile with one universal damage value.
Fast, long-range handling
Its quick draw and extended range make it effective for aimed shots at distant targets, while its projectile behavior helps reduce the practical impact of arrow drop compared with a standard bow.
Quest and material requirement
The bow becomes available through the Rito questline after the relevant progression, and crafting a replacement requires a Swallow Bow, diamonds, and other specified materials provided to Teba. It is not a freely available general-store purchase.
Arrow economy matters
Each shot produces a three-arrow volley, so the bow’s combat output is closely tied to the player’s arrow supply. Arrow Fusions can add effects or damage to the volley, but valuable materials may be consumed more quickly when used repeatedly.
A strong specialist, not a universal bow
The Great Eagle Bow is especially suited to long-range multi-target attacks and situations where a quick draw is useful. Its benefits are less decisive when ammunition is scarce or when the player needs a bow whose main advantage is a different special trait.
Compared with ordinary Rito bows
Compared with the Swallow Bow used in its construction, the Great Eagle Bow’s notable advantages are its three-shot volley and stronger displayed attack. The Swallow Bow remains relevant as a required replacement component rather than as an equivalent final weapon.
Overview
The Great Eagle Bow is a unique Rito Champion bow in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, distinguished by its three-arrow volley, quick draw, and long-range performance.
The Great Eagle Bow is the signature bow associated with Revali, the Rito Champion, and returns in Tears of the Kingdom as a named legacy weapon rather than an ordinary bow found throughout Hyrule. Its defining combat feature is a three-shot volley: one bow action produces three arrows, giving it a different role from single-shot bows even before arrow effects or Fuse materials are considered. This makes it especially suited to accurate ranged attacks against exposed targets and to situations where several projectiles can connect with the same enemy.
Its quick draw and extended effective range give the bow a more deliberate long-distance identity than many common bows. The faster release helps Link take aimed shots without holding the bow at full draw for as long, while the flatter practical trajectory makes distant targets easier to engage than with a slower or more ordinary bow. These traits do not make every shot automatically precise: projectile travel, enemy movement, distance, and the player's aim still determine whether all three arrows land.
The Great Eagle Bow occupies a late-progression role because it is tied to the Rito's legacy and is recreated through the game's named Champion-weapon system. It is therefore better understood as a distinctive, maintainable signature weapon than as a permanently unique object that cannot be replaced. Its associated quest provides the spoiler-safe context for obtaining it, while the bow's defining value remains available in regular exploration and combat after it has been made. The weapon belongs to the base Tears of the Kingdom roster rather than a separate DLC variant.
Compared with a standard single-shot bow, the Great Eagle Bow trades the simplicity of one projectile for a wider volley and stronger payoff when multiple arrows hit. It is consequently attractive for players who want a reliable multi-shot platform without treating every bow as interchangeable. Its performance also depends on the player's arrow supply and on how carefully the volley is aimed; firing at close targets or scattered enemies can waste part of its advantage. Those trade-offs, together with its Champion status and Rito connection, are why it merits a dedicated overview instead of being described only as another bow with a higher attack value.
Statistics
Attack and durability are the game’s own published values, not a 0–100 scale. Taken from the project’s verified weapons database, not from generated text.
- Durability60
- Range40
- ClassRanged
- Trait3-shot; fast Rito bow
- UniqueYes
- ConditionStandard
- Compendium#451
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar bow weapons
| Weapon | Durability | Class | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Eagle Bow | 60 | Ranged | 40 |
| Dusk Bow | 40 | Ranged | 40 |
| Royal Guard's Bow | 20 | Ranged | 30 |
| Duplex Bow | 18 | Ranged | 40 |
| Demon King's Bow | 42 | Ranged | 30 |
Attack and durability are the game’s own published values. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
How to Obtain
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom; no DLC, New Game Plus, or alternate mode is required.
- Completion of the Wind Temple and the related Tulin of Rito main-story progression.
- One Swallow Bow, five bundles of Wood, and three Diamonds for each bow crafted.
- 01Complete the Wind Temple and the associated Tulin of Rito story sequence. After this progression, Teba is available in Rito Village in the Hebra region to offer the Great Eagle Bow crafting exchange.
- 02Travel to Teba in Rito Village and speak with him about making the bow. This is the intended acquisition location; the Great Eagle Bow is not a chest item, enemy drop, or vendor-stock purchase.
- 03Provide Teba with one Swallow Bow, five bundles of Wood, and three Diamonds. He then crafts and gives you one Great Eagle Bow. The exchange is guaranteed when all materials are supplied.
- 04If the bow later breaks, return to Teba in Rito Village with the same required materials to have another Great Eagle Bow made. This replacement route means the weapon is not permanently missable or limited to one acquisition per playthrough.
Availability
Requires Complete the “Legacy of the Rito” side quest and provide Teba with the required crafting materials, including a Swallow Bow and a diamond.
The Great Eagle Bow is a story-mode Rito weapon; it is not tied to a separate difficulty, online mode, DLC, or vendor stock.
Requires Return to the relevant crafting route with another Swallow Bow, a diamond, and the other required materials.
A replacement can be made after the original bow is destroyed. This is a material-based replacement rather than a second permanent copy obtained from a separate chest or enemy drop.
Mechanics and Handling
The Great Eagle Bow’s defining handling trait is its multi-shot volley: one release sends three arrows along closely grouped trajectories. This makes it effective against large targets, clustered enemies, and airborne foes, but it does not guarantee that every projectile will strike the same target. At close or moderate distance, the spread is easier to keep on a single enemy; at longer distances, aim and target size determine how much of the volley connects.
Unlike a standard bow, the Great Eagle Bow consumes one ordinary arrow for each shot rather than one arrow for every projectile in the volley. That gives each arrow a higher practical output when the arrows connect, while preserving ammunition more effectively than the displayed projectile count might suggest. The bow does not use a magazine or reload cycle: after firing, Link can nock another arrow immediately, subject to the normal aiming and draw animation.
Fast draw and extended reach
The bow is built around quick handling rather than a prolonged charge. Its draw completes rapidly, allowing Link to fire follow-up volleys before a slower bow would be ready. This is useful when an enemy is moving through a narrow opening, when a flying target is only briefly exposed, or when Link needs to make several aimed shots while staying mobile.
Its extended effective range also helps the arrows retain practical accuracy over distance and reduces the difficulty caused by projectile drop. It is not a hitscan weapon, however: arrows still travel through the environment, and long-range shots require the reticle to account for travel and trajectory. The bow’s range advantage improves consistency; it does not remove the need to lead moving targets or compensate for distance.
Volley spread and arrow Fusing
The three arrows follow a compact spread rather than behaving as a single enlarged projectile. Against a broad enemy or a large weak point, several arrows can connect; against a small or partially concealed target, some may pass beside it or strike nearby terrain. The Great Eagle Bow therefore rewards target size and positioning as much as raw attack power.
Arrow Fusing changes the function of the volley without changing the bow into a different weapon. A fused arrow’s material effect is carried through the shot, so special ammunition can be used for elemental pressure, utility effects, or environmental interaction. Because the bow fires several projectiles at once, a single fused-arrow choice can influence the whole release. The exact result still depends on the material used and whether the target or environment allows that effect to apply; ordinary arrows and specialised fused arrows should not be treated as interchangeable.
Durability and replacement
The bow has finite durability and will eventually break through normal use, including repeated multi-shot firing. Its ammunition efficiency does not make the bow indestructible, so it is worth reserving it for situations where the compact volley, fast draw, or long reach offers a real advantage rather than using it for every routine shot.
After it breaks, the Great Eagle Bow can be restored through the game’s intended legendary-weapon repair method involving a [Rock Octorok], rather than being treated as permanently unavailable. Repair handling is separate from the bow’s normal firing cycle: it does not reload or recover durability during combat. If the bow is unavailable, another multi-shot bow can reproduce the general volley behaviour, but the Great Eagle Bow’s combination of quick draw and reach is part of what distinguishes its handling.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Its three-arrow volley gives the unmodified bow a displayed attack of 28×3 when all three arrows connect, making close or mid-range aimed shots effective against a single exposed target.
- The fast draw and extended range make it easier to land shots before a target closes distance, while reducing the practical impact of projectile drop compared with slower bows.
- A single arrow input produces a multi-shot attack, so the bow can turn one carefully chosen arrow effect into several projectiles; this is especially useful when a fused arrow effect benefits from repeated hits.
- As a Rito Champion weapon, it remains a distinctive multi-shot option rather than merely a higher-attack replacement for an ordinary bow.
Weaknesses
- The 28×3 figure is a per-volley comparison, not a guaranteed single-target result: missed or poorly spaced projectiles reduce the actual damage dealt.
- Its multi-shot advantage is less useful against small, fast, or widely separated targets, where the arrows may not all connect.
- The bow is not permanent equipment. Once its durability is exhausted, obtaining another copy requires its intended replacement route and the associated materials rather than simply finding unlimited copies in ordinary chests.
- Multi-shot attacks can be wasteful when a single unmodified arrow would already finish a weak enemy, particularly if the player is trying to conserve a limited special-arrow supply.
Best uses
- Use it for aimed mid-range volleys against large enemies, bosses, or other targets whose hitbox can catch all three arrows.
- Pair it with a valuable arrow effect when several projectile impacts improve the chance of applying that effect or striking a vulnerable point; test the specific material, since fused-arrow behaviour can vary by effect.
- Choose it for encounters that reward quick ranged pressure, such as opening a fight from stealth or interrupting an enemy before it reaches melee range.
- Keep it as a precision multi-shot bow rather than relying on it for routine shots against weak enemies, where its durability and special-arrow economy may offer little advantage.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Weapon | Displayed strength | Multi-shot | Role and trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Lynel Bow | Three arrows per shot | A stronger three-shot alternative for burst damage, but it does not share the Great Eagle Bow’s Rito legacy or its particularly fast handling. Its durability and acquisition considerations also differ. | — |
| Duplex Bow | Two arrows per shot | A lower-strength multi-shot bow that is useful when conserving special arrows or seeking a more accessible multi-shot option. It lacks the Great Eagle Bow’s third projectile and extended-range identity. | — |
| Swallow Bow | One arrow per shot | The Great Eagle Bow’s base-family counterpart. It is lighter on offensive output but provides the same general Rito bow lineage; the Great Eagle Bow is the crafted upgrade for players who want multi-shot performance. | — |
| Demon King's Bow | One arrow per shot | A single-shot bow whose strength depends on the current heart count. It can suit a high-heart build, while the Great Eagle Bow offers a fixed displayed strength and three-arrow volleys without that condition. | — |
Used In
- The Legacy of the RitoThis side quest provides the route to obtain the Great Eagle Bow in Tears of the Kingdom.
- TebaTeba crafts the Great Eagle Bow when the required materials are provided.
- Rito VillageThe Great Eagle Bow's quest and crafting route are associated with the Rito settlement.
- Swallow BowA Swallow Bow is one of the materials used to craft the Great Eagle Bow.
- DiamondDiamonds are among the valuable materials required for the Great Eagle Bow's crafting route.
Lore and Design
The Great Eagle Bow is presented as a legendary Rito weapon associated with Revali, the Rito Champion. Its significance in Tears of the Kingdom is therefore more than its multi-shot function: it represents the continuation of Revali’s legacy and preserves a named piece of Champion equipment within the modern Rito story. The bow’s identity is tied to that character and faction rather than to a separately documented real-world design reference.
The weapon is also connected to Teba through the Legacy of the Rito side quest, where the bow can be restored or recreated for the player. That relationship gives the Great Eagle Bow a small but clear story function: its return is handled through the Rito’s own line of succession rather than as an unrelated treasure found in the world. The game’s documented characterization emphasizes the bow’s legendary status, three-arrow volley, extended range, and quick draw; those mechanical qualities support its reputation as a high-tier Rito armament, but do not by themselves establish an authorial design intention or a real-world inspiration.