Regular attacks for ranged weapons inDivinity: Original Sin 2do not consume ammo of any type. Just like swinging a sword does not require a consumable, using a bow similarly does not require one, if it were otherwiseranged classeswould become extremely weak. All you need to do is to equip a ranged weapon that uses an arrow and use the attack action.

However, one of the strongest tools in the Ranger’s toolkit is Special Arrows with unique effects, which need to be crafted, bought, or found to be used. The process of crafting a Special Arrow requires understanding the crafting menu, recipes, and which materials combine into what items. Here’s the breakdown.

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How to Craft Special Arrows in Divinity: Original Sin 2

Special Arrows can be crafted by combining aShaftand an appropriateArrowheadin the Crafting menu. Here’s how to do it:

Once you’ve crafted a Special Arrow once, its recipe will automatically be added to the Recipe menu. The next time you want to craft it, it’ll be much easier to do through that menu. Note, however, that there are often multiple recipes for crafting a single item, and only the one you use manually or obtain the recipe for will be added to the Recipes menu.

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Cutting Tool or Bench Saw

Short Stick

Anything with an edge, like a knife, dagger, sword, or axe, qualifies as a Cutting Tool. Bench Saw is a fixed crafting station that players can encounter throughout the world in various locations, like a Blacksmith’s shop.

Short Sticks can be obtained by using a Cutting Tool or a Bench Saw on aLong Branch, and Long Branches can be obtained by using a Cutting Tool or a Bench Saw on aLog, which is a relatively common pick-up item.

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How to Get Arrowheads in Divinity: Original Sin 2

Simple Arrowheads can be obtained by combining aSharp Piece of Metal or Rock or any Bonewith anyCutting Tool.

Simple Arrowheads need to be combined with specific items to create Special Arrowheads. There are 15 special Arrowheads, each with a different recipe and alternate means of crafting. Generally, arrow crafting inDOS2follows the principle of common sense. If an Arrowhead is combined with an Oil Barrel, the result will be a Slowdown Arrowhead, which can then be combined with an Arrow Shaft to create a Slowdown Arrow. Doing the same process with a Water Barrel instead will result in a Water Arrow.

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Barring a few exceptions,Divinity: Original Sin 2uses the following logic for arrow recipes:

Shaft

Best Special Arrow Recipes in Divinity: Original Sin 2

Below are some of the most useful Arrow recipes to know inDOS2:

Jar Of Honey (Can be obtained from Beehives)

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Fire Arrowhead

Any Water Source

Slowdown, Poison, and Water Arrows are the easiest ones to make because their key components are barrels, which can be found almost everywhere in the game.