Guides
Ranged Weapons Guide
Bow mastery and Flintlock pistols after the July 23, 2026 release.
One More Delve offers two ranged physical options: the bow (Early Access) and Flintlock pistols (1.0, July 23, 2026). Magic remains the easiest ranged burst, but physical ranged avoids mana downtime.
Bow
Manual nocking — see Bow Controls. High skill ceiling, strong sustained damage when mastered.
Flintlock Pistols
Added in 1.0. Trigger to fire — no arrow management. Ideal for players who found the bow cumbersome (a common reviewer complaint).
When to Use Ranged
- Open encounters: pick off stragglers before melee commit.
- Boss phase 1: magic burst then bow/pistol cleanup.
- Co-op: dedicated ranged player covers flanks.
Loadout Tips
- Shoulder slot: bow OR backup melee — plan holster swaps.
- Keep one magic spell for emergency burst.
- Loadout Builder suggests hybrid tags.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about One More Delve.
Bow or pistol for beginners?
Flintlock pistols are simpler. Bow rewards practice.
Do pistols replace magic?
No — magic is still best burst. Pistols are physical alternative without mana cost.
Cross-play ranged?
Yes — ranged roles work the same on Quest and SteamVR.