Bow

The Bow is Lara's Primary weapon in Tomb Raider. Lara uses several different bows over the course of the game. Which she either finds, makes, or is given. The bow is also initially used by Lara for melee purposes, with the bow itself being used to strangle enemies, and the arrows being used to incapacitate/kill foes during Dodge Counter/Kill.

Makeshift Longbow
Made of several sticks tied together. Has two available upgrades.

Recurve Bow
Made from a single piece of wood. Ornate patterns carves into limbs. Has Four Available Upgrades.

Compound Bow
A modern compound bow. Has six available upgrades.

Competition bow
A high-tech compound bow with a skeletal designed frame. Has 9 available upgrades.

Arrow types
Standard - Completely silent, can be used to create distractions, can be retrieved, used for dodge counter/kill.

Rope - Can be used to pull enemies off ledges, tear down platforms or cover, and to create ziplines.

Fire - Ignites enemy, or flammable substances/materials on impact. Can be used to light torches from afar or ignite gas leaks.

Napalm - Same as fire, but will spread pool of fire.

Explosive - Capable of killing groups of enemies and destroying obstacles.