
Like all spells, the bound bow is not an item. A Bound Bow without mystic binding deals more damage per second than any other bow in the game, and significantly more if the perk is taken. Unlike the slower draw of the "physical" Daedric Bow, the draw speed of the Bound Bow is the same as the Nord Hero Bow. Unlike regular bows it can be used on a dragon while riding. Dragonbone arrows need to be obtained or bought like all physical arrows, and are very rare, especially at low levels. The bound arrow is the strongest kind of arrow (equal to daedric) in the base game. Other kinds of arrows may be equipped with the bow, but the only arrow stronger than the Bound Arrow is the Dragonbone Arrow. Effectively provides infinite Daedric arrows as the time to expend 100 arrows is greater than the time it takes for the magicka the spell requires to regenerate. Provides 100 Daedric-level arrows instantly, making acquisition of powerful arrows unnecessary. The Dragonborn can use this to correct their aim when firing. Bound Arrows glow when fired, making it easier to see where they land, especially in dark areas. Undead which cannot be turned with turn undead and daedra which cannot be banished with the banish spell due to their level are turned/banished by the bow. All three effects are level 99, and thus can affect any susceptible creature. It is impossible to have these three enchantments on any physical weapon, even with the extra effect perk. This also allows the Dragonborn to continue attacking directly, without needing to unequip their weapon to equip these spells.
With Soul Stealer and Oblivion Binding, the bow can effectively be triple-enchanted with Soul Trap, Banish, & Turn effects, and requires no recharging.Without mystic binding the bow is less powerful than the daedric bow but more powerful than the ebony bow, and thus is still quite powerful. With the correct perks in the Conjuration tree, including Mystic Binding, this bow is stronger than the non-upgraded Daedric Bow.Casting Muffle in Illusion may increase the effectiveness of this tactic. Stealth-based mages can use the bow any time a long-range sneak attack is desired.This is particularly useful to mages who would otherwise have no use for poisons. For example, a Drain Magicka poison can be used when fighting enemy mages from afar.
Poisons can be applied to the weapon, allowing them to be deployed at range.This allows for rapid switching of fighting styles for example, an assassin can switch between long-range archery attacks and close-range backstabs. The spell can be held in one hand, allowing for a weapon or spell to be equipped in the other before summoning the bow.This can be resolved by learning the Quiet Casting Illusion perk. Casting Bound Bow creates noise, which may cause the detection of the Dragonborn while sneaking.The Bound Bow is also affected by all Archery perks as well as the Sneak perk, "Deadly Aim.".
Mystic Binding: Increases the base damage of all Bound Weapons. Oblivion Binding: conjured Daedra attacked with bound weapons are banished. Soul Stealer: automatically inflicts targets of bound weapons with Soul Trap. Thus, the Conjuration skill governs the magicka cost of the spell, and the Archery skill governs the damage ability of the weapon. The Elder Scrolls Online Review - Familiar World, Strange Territory ReviewĬasting Bound Bow (in the presence of enemies) increases the Conjuration skill, and landing shots with the weapon increases the Archery skill.