ranged weapon
Fires from afar
A ranged weapon delivers force from a distance—bows, guns, thrown spears, slingshots.
The term distinguishes these from melee weapons used in close combat.
In gaming, ranged weapons often have different damage, accuracy, and ammunition mechanics than their hand-to-hand counterparts: The archer switched to a ranged weapon as the enemy approached.
- bow and arrowRanged weapon using tension
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
- crossbowStock-mounted bow mechanism
- dartHandheld pointed projectile
- bowRespectful forward inclination
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