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# Fletching

> Create bows and arrows from logs and materials

The fletching skill allows players to craft ranged weapons and ammunition. Using a knife and logs, players can create unstrung bows, arrow shafts, and complete arrows with arrowtips.

## Overview

Fletching is an artisan skill that produces:

* **Arrow shafts** from logs
* **Headless arrows** from shafts and feathers
* **Unstrung bows** (shortbows and longbows)
* **Strung bows** using bowstrings
* **Finished arrows** by attaching arrowtips

All fletching follows OSRS-accurate mechanics with proper level requirements, XP rewards, and tick timing.

## Arrow Shafts

Cut logs into arrow shafts using a knife. Higher tier logs produce more shafts per log.

| Log Type    | Level | Shafts | XP | Ticks |
| ----------- | ----- | ------ | -- | ----- |
| Logs        | 1     | 15     | 5  | 3     |
| Oak logs    | 15    | 30     | 10 | 3     |
| Willow logs | 30    | 45     | 15 | 3     |
| Maple logs  | 45    | 60     | 20 | 3     |
| Yew logs    | 60    | 75     | 25 | 3     |
| Magic logs  | 75    | 90     | 30 | 3     |

**Requirements:**

* Knife (tool)
* Logs in inventory

## Headless Arrows

Attach feathers to arrow shafts to create headless arrows.

| Output               | Level | Inputs                        | XP | Ticks |
| -------------------- | ----- | ----------------------------- | -- | ----- |
| Headless arrow (×15) | 1     | 15 arrow shafts + 15 feathers | 15 | 1     |

**Requirements:**

* Arrow shafts
* Feathers (same quantity)

## Shortbows

Cut logs into unstrung shortbows using a knife.

| Bow                 | Level | Input       | XP   | Ticks |
| ------------------- | ----- | ----------- | ---- | ----- |
| Shortbow (u)        | 5     | Logs        | 5    | 3     |
| Oak shortbow (u)    | 20    | Oak logs    | 16.5 | 3     |
| Willow shortbow (u) | 35    | Willow logs | 33.3 | 3     |
| Maple shortbow (u)  | 50    | Maple logs  | 50   | 3     |
| Yew shortbow (u)    | 65    | Yew logs    | 67.5 | 3     |
| Magic shortbow (u)  | 80    | Magic logs  | 83.3 | 3     |

**Requirements:**

* Knife (tool)
* Logs in inventory

## Longbows

Cut logs into unstrung longbows using a knife. Longbows require higher levels than shortbows.

| Bow                | Level | Input       | XP   | Ticks |
| ------------------ | ----- | ----------- | ---- | ----- |
| Longbow (u)        | 10    | Logs        | 10   | 3     |
| Oak longbow (u)    | 25    | Oak logs    | 25   | 3     |
| Willow longbow (u) | 40    | Willow logs | 41.5 | 3     |
| Maple longbow (u)  | 55    | Maple logs  | 58.3 | 3     |
| Yew longbow (u)    | 70    | Yew logs    | 75   | 3     |
| Magic longbow (u)  | 85    | Magic logs  | 91.5 | 3     |

**Requirements:**

* Knife (tool)
* Logs in inventory

## Bow Stringing

String unstrung bows with bowstrings to create finished bows.

### Shortbows

| Bow             | Level | Inputs                          | XP   | Ticks |
| --------------- | ----- | ------------------------------- | ---- | ----- |
| Shortbow        | 5     | Shortbow (u) + bowstring        | 5    | 2     |
| Oak shortbow    | 20    | Oak shortbow (u) + bowstring    | 16.5 | 2     |
| Willow shortbow | 35    | Willow shortbow (u) + bowstring | 33.3 | 2     |
| Maple shortbow  | 50    | Maple shortbow (u) + bowstring  | 50   | 2     |
| Yew shortbow    | 65    | Yew shortbow (u) + bowstring    | 67.5 | 2     |
| Magic shortbow  | 80    | Magic shortbow (u) + bowstring  | 83.3 | 2     |

### Longbows

| Bow            | Level | Inputs                         | XP   | Ticks |
| -------------- | ----- | ------------------------------ | ---- | ----- |
| Longbow        | 10    | Longbow (u) + bowstring        | 10   | 2     |
| Oak longbow    | 25    | Oak longbow (u) + bowstring    | 25   | 2     |
| Willow longbow | 40    | Willow longbow (u) + bowstring | 41.5 | 2     |
| Maple longbow  | 55    | Maple longbow (u) + bowstring  | 58.3 | 2     |
| Yew longbow    | 70    | Yew longbow (u) + bowstring    | 75   | 2     |
| Magic longbow  | 85    | Magic longbow (u) + bowstring  | 91.5 | 2     |

**Requirements:**

* Unstrung bow
* Bowstring

## Arrow Tipping

Attach metal arrowtips to headless arrows to create finished arrows.

| Arrow               | Level | Inputs                                    | XP    | Ticks |
| ------------------- | ----- | ----------------------------------------- | ----- | ----- |
| Bronze arrow (×15)  | 1     | 15 bronze arrowtips + 15 headless arrows  | 19.5  | 1     |
| Iron arrow (×15)    | 15    | 15 iron arrowtips + 15 headless arrows    | 37.5  | 1     |
| Steel arrow (×15)   | 30    | 15 steel arrowtips + 15 headless arrows   | 75    | 1     |
| Mithril arrow (×15) | 45    | 15 mithril arrowtips + 15 headless arrows | 112.5 | 1     |
| Adamant arrow (×15) | 60    | 15 adamant arrowtips + 15 headless arrows | 150   | 1     |
| Rune arrow (×15)    | 75    | 15 rune arrowtips + 15 headless arrows    | 187.5 | 1     |

**Requirements:**

* Headless arrows
* Arrowtips (same quantity)

**Note:** Arrowtips are created through the smithing skill.

## Training Methods

### Early Levels (1-35)

1. Cut logs into arrow shafts (level 1)
2. Make headless arrows with feathers (level 1)
3. Create shortbows from logs (level 5)
4. Progress to oak shortbows (level 20)

### Mid Levels (35-65)

1. Craft willow shortbows (level 35)
2. String bows for additional XP
3. Create steel and mithril arrows (level 30-45)

### High Levels (65+)

1. Craft yew shortbows and longbows (level 65-70)
2. Make magic shortbows (level 80)
3. Create adamant and rune arrows (level 60-75)

## Related Systems

* **Woodcutting** — Gather logs for fletching
* **Smithing** — Create arrowtips for arrows
* **Ranged Combat** — Use crafted bows and arrows
* **Trading** — Sell finished products to other players

## Implementation Details

Fletching recipes are defined in `manifests/recipes/fletching.json` with:

* Input items and quantities
* Required tools (knife for cutting)
* Level requirements
* XP rewards
* Tick timing (OSRS-accurate)
* Output quantities

The system supports batch processing for arrow shafts and arrows, matching OSRS mechanics where multiple items are created per action.