The dark bow is a two-handed ranged weapon that requires level 60 in Ranged to wield. It can only be obtained as a drop from dark beasts. With an attack speed of 9 (5.4 seconds) and stands out as the slowest weapon in the game. It fires two arrows per attack which roll independent accuracy checks. It has the maximum possible attack range of 10, so the longrange attack style will not increase its attack range.
Special attack
The dark bow has a unique special attack comprised of two different attacks, both of which consume 55% of the player's special attack energy.
The 1st special attack, Descent of Darkness, deals up to 30% more damage with a minimum of 5 damage per arrow. The animation shows two arrows fired at the target, surrounded in a black shroud.
If the player has dragon arrows equipped, the 2nd special attack, Descent of Dragons, is used instead. This attack deals up to 50% more damage with a minimum of 8 damage per arrow, while capping the max hit at 48 damage per arrow. The animation shows two black dragon heads fired at the target.