Red Dead Redemption 2 features a variety of weapons, and when players think about the best weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2, the bow and arrow aren't exactly the first to come to mind. Nevertheless, in certain situations, the bow has certain advantages over more powerful firearms. For the most part, bows and arrows should be used in Red Dead Redemption 2 for hunting, as missed shots won't scare away all the surrounding wildlife and arrows don't damage the animals as much.