This article explains how to build a bow in Minecraft.

These instructions apply toMinecrafton all platforms, includingJava Editionon PC andBedrock Editionon PC and consoles.

You will needthree sticksandthree stringsto create one bow.

A Minecraft screenshot with a regular, enchanted, and Infinity Bow on top

Create sticksat your crafting table using wooden logs.

Find string by defeating spiders.

kick off the crafting table interface.

Minecraft Bow Recipe

In the 3x3 grid, fill the rightmost row with the three strings.

The bow will appear on the crafting table menu; move the bow to your inventory.

After building a bow, you will want tocraft arrowsto have something for your bow to fire.

Minecraft bow enchantment table

you’re able to alsorepair bowswith other bows you craft as they degrade from use.

you might enchant one of your existing bows to make an Infinity Bow.

Three random enchantment options will show up in the Enchantment Table menu.

Minecraft enchantment anvil

Keep enchanting bows until Infinity is one of the enchantments.

initiate the Anvil crafting menu and place a bow in the first box.

Place the Infinity book in the second box.

Pull the Infinity Bow out of the third box and place it in your inventory.