A composite longbow is about five to six feet long. It is composed of several different layers of material which work together, usually wood, bone and sinew.  

A composite longbow is about five to six feet long. It is composed of several different layers of material which work together, usually wood, bone and sinew.  

Each composite longbow has a strength rating, from 7 up to 12 (or rarely higher). If a character with a strength lower than the rating uses it, they take a -2 on attack. On the other hand, a character with equal or greater strength gets to add that much strength to damage.

Each composite longbow has a strength rating, from 5 up to 12 (or rarely higher). If a character with a strength lower than the rating uses it, they take a -2 on attack. On the other hand, a character with equal or greater strength gets to add that much strength to damage.