When fighting a Creeper or another mob, try to hit the block beneath it so you can keep a distance as aiming at the torso will slow you down and allow said mob to advance. The bow is best used to take on mobs at a distance or where sword attacks could endanger the player (such as engaging Creepers ). First, the bow is fully charged when it stops the drawing animation and begins shaking, or the bow's arrow when shot will leave a particle trail, much like that of a critical hit when jumping and attacking with a sword. A fully charged bow will be known by two ways. The damage and range depend on how far back the arrow was drawn for best results shoot at maximum charge. A bow can be used 385 times before it breaks. To fire the bow, hold down right-click to charge the shot, then release to fire. A Bow is an item that can be used to attack mobs, assuming the player has arrows in their inventory.
