Yew shortbow (unstrung)
Yew shortbow (unstrung) is a members item, with a high alchemy value of 720 coins. Only one monster drops it: Greater reborn ranger (level 82), at 2/100 (about one every 50 kills).
“You need to find a string for this shortbow.”
MembersTradeable (not for Ironmen)High alch 720 gp
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Ironman verdict
You can also make it yourself: it takes 70 Fletching and gives 75 Fletching XP, using Yew logs. Where the materials come from: Yew logs (made with 60 Firemaking and 1 Crafting). Making ten takes 10 × Yew logs and gives 750 Fletching XP. Reaching level 70 Fletching takes 737,627 XP in total; the Fletching calculator counts the actions and materials to any target, and the Fletching guide has the Ironman training route. One recipe uses Yew shortbow (unstrung): Yew shortbow. Yew shortbow (unstrung) is members-only. It is tradeable on normal accounts, but an Ironman cannot use the Grand Exchange or trade for it, so the sources on this page are the whole list. High Alchemy turns one into 720 coins.
At a glance
- Members
- Yes
- Tradeable
- Yes, but not for Ironmen
- High alch
- 720 coins
- Monster drops
- 1
- Shops
- None
- Recipes
- 1
- Used in
- 1 recipe
Monster drops
| Dropped by | Level | Quantity | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater reborn ranger | 82 | 1 | 2/100 |
Best rates first, plus the lowest-level monsters that drop it. Every monster links to its full drop table in the bestiary.
Make it yourself
Getting the materials as an Ironman
- Yew logs: made with 60 Firemaking and 1 Crafting
What you make with Yew shortbow (unstrung)
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