How to Get the Iron Bow: Location and How to Use

This is a guide to getting the Iron Bow in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (HD) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn where to find Iron Bow, as well as how to use it.

Iron Bow Basic Information

Iron Bow
Item Type	Bow
A powerful iron bow with superior offensive power.

How to Get the Iron Bow

Upgrade Using Materials

Iron Bow can be obtained after upgrading it with the necessary materials.

See the table below to learn which materials are needed to obtain the Iron Bow.

Item	Required Materials
Iron Bow	・Bow ・Tumbleweed x3 ・Monster Claw x3 ・Evil Crystal x1 ・Eldin Ore x2

How to Get Arrows

Break Objects

Look for large pots or barrels in the area and break them as they may drop ten arrows in the process.

Draw an Arrow on Goddess Walls

If there is a Goddess Wall in the area, you can perform a Skyward Strike and draw an arrow on the wall to receive three packs of arrows.

Note that you need to draw the arrow symbol in one stroke for the wall to register your drawing properly.

Goddess Wall Symbols and How to Draw

Pick Up Arrows from the Wooden Shield

You can equip and use the Wooden Shield to gather arrows from the Red Bokoblin archers. Using the Wooden Shield, and its upgrades, results to the arrows becoming stuck to the shield allowing you to collect them.

Note that the arrows can still damage the shield, so you need to have some Revitalizing Potions in your Adventure Pouch to repair it.

How to Get the Wooden Shield

All Bow Upgrades

Bow Upgrades

Item	Required Materials
Iron Bow	・Bow ・Tumbleweed x3 ・Monster Claw x3 ・Evil Crystal x1 ・Eldin Ore x2 ・Upgrade Price: 50 Rupees
Sacred Bow	・Iron Bow ・Tumbleweed x5 ・Lizard Tail x3 ・Goddess Plume x1 ・Evil Crystal x2 ・Upgrade Price: 100 Rupees

Upgrading the Bow strengthens the damage output and range of your arrows.

Quiver Upgrades

Item	Required Materials
Medium Quiver	・Small Quiver ・Monster Horn x3 ・Dusk Relic x3 ・Amber Relic x5 ・Upgrade Price: 50 Rupees Effects: Lets you hold 10 additional Arrows.
Large Quiver	・Medium Quiver ・Monster Horn x2 ・Golden Skull x1 ・Goddess Plume x1 ・Dusk Relic x3 ・Upgrade Price: 100 Rupees Effects: Lets you hold 15 additional Arrows.

The Quiver is the item that holds the ammunition for the Bow. Upgrading it allows you to hold more arrows in one quiver.

You can also equip multiple Quivers in the Adventure Pouch to increase its capacity without upgrading it. However, since the pouch has limited slots, we recommend upgrading the quiver to increase its maximum capacity.

List of Upgrades

How to Use the Iron Bow

Press and Hold the ZR Button

Hold down the ZR Button on the Right Joy-Con to bring up the Items menu. Point the controller at the Iron Bow and let go of the ZR Button to equip it.

Press the ZR Button to Use it

Once you have equipped the Iron Bow, press the ZR Button to use it. For both button only controls and motion controls, move your Right Joy-Con to aim.

Hold down the ZR Button while aiming to power up the bow and unleash a strong attack.

Activate Switches

You can use the Iron Bow to activate switches in dungeons. These include the circular switches, as well as Timeshift Stones.

Defeat Enemies

The Iron Bow is also used to defeat enemies from a distance. Be sure to press and hold the ZR Button while aiming to power up the weapon, as this allows you to defeat certain enemies in one hit.

Break the Water Fruits

You can use the Iron Bow to destroy the water fruits found in the Eldin region, particulary inside the Fire Sanctuary.

Fire Sanctuary Walkthrough

Enter Beedle's Shop

You can use the Iron Bow to enter Beedle's shop at Skyloft. Hit the bell with the weapon and a rope will come down, allowing you to grab it and enter the shop.

How to Go to Beedle's Shop and Island

Related Guides

List of Items and Equipment