Crysis 3 Predator Bow and ammunition: choose an arrow
Use standard, electrical and explosive arrowheads for the right target.
Edition covered
Original 2013 single-player campaign. Pictures are original PC publisher promotional in-engine scenes from The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 series, with their original text retained. Crysis 3 Remastered and multiplayer unlock packages are outside the gameplay scope.
Arrowhead jobs
The Predator Bow gives Prophet a quiet precision option and specialized arrowheads. Standard arrows suit isolated targets, while electrical and explosive effects are better for particular groups or equipment. Select the tip before exposing the firing position.
| Arrow type | Useful target | Planning caution |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon impact | Isolated infantry | Retrieve only when safe. |
| Electro | Enemies standing in water | Check the shared water surface. |
| Super-thermite | Durable equipment or armor | Keep clear of the blast. |
| Airburst explosive | Grouped enemies | Do not waste on an easy lone guard. |
Bow setup
Draw weight changes the bow's handling and shot behavior. Use the weapon customization interface to inspect the available settings. A deliberate, fully prepared shot is more useful than switching ammunition while a target is already rushing Prophet.
| Decision | Benefit | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet shot | Supports a cloaked approach | Still consider witnesses. |
| Higher draw weight | Stronger shot behavior | Read handling changes. |
| Special arrow | Adds an area or armor counter | Limited specialist ammunition. |
| Recover carbon arrow | Restores a useful resource | Requires access to the impact area. |
Recover ammunition after the fight
Standard carbon arrows can be recovered where conditions permit. Clear the immediate area before moving to retrieve one; walking into an active patrol for a single arrow can waste more resources than the recovery saves.
Cloak gives the bow a distinct role
The bow can be fired while cloaked, unlike ordinary firearm attacks that compromise the approach. That advantage does not remove nearby witnesses, impact sounds or the need to manage suit energy after the shot.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game description and pictures | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | eaassets-a.akamaihd.net |