# Bow target prioritisation and lock on distance

**URL:** <https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/bow-target-prioritisation-and-lock-on-distance/25855>\
**Category:** Wicked Feedback\
**Created:** [March 26, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/bow-target-prioritisation-and-lock-on-distance/25855 "2026-03-26T00:11:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![simmo\_r](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/simmo_r/32/16377_2.png) [@simmo\_r](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/simmo_r)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/bow-target-prioritisation-and-lock-on-distance/25855/1 "2026-03-26T00:11:00Z")

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_update_

I think this comment can be ignored. I tested bow targeting on the training dummies and it felt great. I think the previous behaviour was due to human error and not being aware r3 could be used to switch targets (on steam deck).

_original_

I think bow targeting needs some attention, specifically, a) the distance at which the target drops and b) target prioritisation. While using a bow with a charged attack I’ve had the target drop during charge up, which I believe is due to distance from target. I’ve also had the lock-on priorise a nearby barrel over a guy with a sword.

My suggestions as I understand them are:

- Increase the range that locked targets are retailed.
- If enemies are in that range prioritise the closest enemy as the target (to avoid targeting objects).
- Potentially lock a target as the default state and use a button to cycle to the next enemy in range.

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**Author:** ![askan94](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/askan94/32/15231_2.png) [@askan94](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/askan94)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/bow-target-prioritisation-and-lock-on-distance/25855/2 "2026-03-27T07:42:11Z")

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I know about your update, but i have a question regarding this:

> [@simmo\_r](#):
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> I’ve also had the lock-on priorise a nearby barrel over a guy with a sword.

Where was the barrel and where was the enemy?

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**Author:** ![ThePunkPanther](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/thepunkpanther/32/16385_2.png) [@ThePunkPanther](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/ThePunkPanther)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/bow-target-prioritisation-and-lock-on-distance/25855/3 "2026-03-27T19:08:15Z")

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How are we supposed to change the target? I play on controller and I always locked on the closest enemy. It’s very annoying.

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**Author:** ![ThePunkPanther](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/thepunkpanther/32/16385_2.png) [@ThePunkPanther](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/ThePunkPanther)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/bow-target-prioritisation-and-lock-on-distance/25855/5 "2026-03-27T19:22:44Z")

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Thx! You’re a life saver!