> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://malbersanimations.gitbook.io/animal-controller/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://malbersanimations.gitbook.io/animal-controller/main-components/weapon-manager/bow.md). # Bow ## Overview The Bow component is an extension of the Shooteable component. It has all the properties from the shootable, plus some extra settings for creating a bow, bending the bow and using the bow knot to parent to the character's hand.

## Common Properties Please check MShootable and MWeapon Properties to understand what every common property does. ## Requirements (Bow) To create a bow you will need a skinned bow mesh with bones along the bow:

An **Arrow Point** gameObject to place the Arrow Tip, and a **Knot** GameObject to place the arrow back.

## Parameters

### **Knot** Reference for the Game object that moves the cord of the Bow. This will be placed on the hand of the character.

### KnotHand Offset Offset between the Hand bone position and the Knot

### Default Knot Position The default position of the Knot when the bow is not bent. ⚠️**This value needs to be stored in the editor. Use the \[C] button**

### Upper Chain Reference for the Upper bones of the bow ### Lower Chain References for the lower bones of the bow ### **Store Initial BowPosition and Rotation** Use this button to store the default position and rotation of the lower and upper bones of the bow when the bow is not bent. ⚠️**These values need to be stored in the editor.**

### Upper Rotation Axis Which Axis is going to be used to Bend the bow in the upper chain ### Lower Rotation Axis Which Axis is going to be used to Bend the bow in the lower chain ### Max Tension How Far the bow is going to bend ### Bow Tension Preview You can preview bow bending right in the editor. But first, make sure all the Initial values for the chains and Knot are stored.