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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hints
Bows
Bow of the Hunt
This unique steel bow does 20 points of extra damage to animals.
It's on the altar in the back of the cave that's at Clearspring Tarn.
Drainspell Bow
This unique draugr bow absorbs 15 points of magicka.
You'll find it on a spectral draugr in the Labyrinthian Thoroughfare area while doing the "The Staff of Magnus" College of Winterhold faction quest.
Firiniel's End
This unique elven bow has the following enchantment: Frost Damage 20 points. It can be disenchanted.
You can get it while doing the "Bound Until Death" Dark Brotherhood faction quest.
Froki's Bow
This unique iron bow has the following enchantment: Stamina Damage 10 points. It can be disenchanted.
It's on top of a barrel in the back of Graywinter Watch.
Gauldur Blackbow
This unique draugr bow has the following enchantment: Absorb Magicka 10-30 points (leveled). You have to be level 36+ to get the best version. It can be disenchanted.
It's in the possession of Sigdis Gauldurson in Geirmund's Hall. See the "Forbidden Legend" side quest.
Nightingale Bow
This unique bow has the following enchantments: Frost Damage 10-30 points (leveled), Shock Damage 5-15 points (leveled). You have to be level 46+ to get the best version.
It's gotten during the "Blindsighted" Thieves Guild faction quest.
