Proficiency from long range eliminates a lot of danger in action RPGs; players can often pick off enemies from a distance through the old-fashioned but lethal bow-and-arrow or modern-day sniper rifles. Recent games like Horizon Forbidden West have emphasized archery, as Aloy uses the long-range weapons to take down fearsome machines across a futuristic rendition of Earth, but they have been a common feature in the RPG scene for years. Skyrim, a trailblazer in the RPG category with a solid base even a decade after its initial release, contributed immensely to bows' popularity in gaming, arming players with a plethora of options in the weapon type. There are 29 bows in The Elder Scrolls 5 to choose from, discounting console command weapons, and their efficiency levels can differ during gameplay.