If Devil May Cry had archery...
What type of bow would Dante use?
Compound
Longbow
Recurve
Asiatic Composite
Something else?
Information about each bow:
Compounds are a modern bow typically used for hunting as they can pack a lot of power with less risk of bodily harm, which is why the learning curve to use them is less steep. You'll mostly see them with extra attachments to be super accurate.
Longbows were historically used in battle by skilled warriors. Made in England and Wales, these bows could deal serious damage, however the archers that used them trained for years to reach the strength required to use them.
Recurves today are mainly used in target archery, however they were first developed around 2,800 years ago in Assyria. These shorter bows have limbs curving away from the archer which allowed them to pack a bigger punch for a leg up in warfare.
Composites are used to describe a wide range of bows, however the Asiatic variety can be characterized by their unique construction. They can mainly be seen used by archers on horseback like the Mongols due to the smaller size of the bow.
