In Dark and Darker, gear is everything. Whether you're delving into the Crypt, Ruins, or Inferno with a squad or soloing high-risk runs for legendary loot, having the right weapon can mean the difference between escaping with riches or dying in the darkness. Among the many coveted Dark and Darker Items in the game, the Unique Longbow stands out as one of the most powerful and rare ranged weapons available to Rangers.

This guide will walk you through how to get the Unique Longbow, from farming strategies and map tiers to understanding RNG, drop rates, and what makes this bow truly "unique." Whether you're a veteran hunter or a fresh adventurer hoping to become a high-damage marksman, this article covers everything you need to know.

What is the Unique Longbow?

The Unique Longbow is a high-tier, orange-colored weapon specifically usable by the Ranger class. It falls under the "Unique" rarity tier, which sits above Epic and Legendary gear. Unique items in Dark and Darker are defined not only by their top-tier stats and enchantments but often by custom affixes or properties that cannot appear on standard bows.

Key Traits of the Unique Longbow:

Massive base weapon damage

Guaranteed high Physical Damage modifier

Rare affix combinations, often including:

+True Damage

+Projectile Speed

+Weapon Damage %

+Agility or +All Attributes

Life on Hit (sometimes)

Orange glow and custom name (e.g., "Whispering Death" or "The Raven’s Claw")

These bows are endgame weapons designed to be paired with fully kitted builds for top-tier PvP and PvE encounters.

Where Can You Get the Unique Longbow?

Unlike vendor or quest gear, the Unique Longbow only drops as loot — typically in high-difficulty dungeons or during endgame events. Here's a breakdown of where and how to farm for one.

1. High-Roller Dungeons (HR Ruins, Crypts, Inferno)

Your best chance of finding a Unique Longbow comes from High-Roller dungeons, particularly:

High-Roller Crypt

High-Roller Inferno

High-Roller Ruins

In these zones, elite monsters, bosses, and even minibosses have an increased loot table that can drop Unique-tier gear. Focus on:

Wraiths

Liches

Death Knights

Cursed Champion

The Demon Lord (Inferno boss)

These enemies often drop Unique weapons, especially if you have high Loot Luck from gear or buffs.

Tip: Prioritize Inferno runs with a geared party to increase survival chances. Inferno bosses have the best drop rates for Unique gear.

2. Treasure Chests & Golden Chests

High-value chests have a small chance to drop Unique gear. The best chests for farming include:

Golden Chests (found in HR Ruins and Inferno)

Ornate Chests

Lion’s Head Chests (rare)

Skeleton Coffins (higher chance if locked or hidden)

Bring a lockpick or a Rogue teammate to open these. They can contain:

Unique Weapons (including Longbows)

High-rarity accessories

Treasure items for selling to the Collector

These chests are often hidden in off-path rooms or guarded by traps and mobs, so scout carefully.

3. Boss Rooms

In boss arenas, like the Lich’s Crypt or the Demon Lord’s throne room, there's a significant chance that a Unique Longbow will drop, either directly from the boss or from the guaranteed loot chests in the room. These are often the highest-risk, highest-reward areas.

Soloing is not recommended unless you're extremely geared.

Go in with a team of 3, preferably with a Cleric, Ranger, and Fighter.

Use campfires and buffs before the boss pull.

4. PvP Looting

While not reliable, killing other players in High-Roller lobbies can yield Unique Longbows if the Ranger you're fighting was lucky enough to bring one in.

Target geared Rangers or players camping boss rooms.

Extract quickly if you loot one off a body, as they are high-value targets.

5. Goblin Caves – Less Effective

Solo players often attempt to farm the Goblin Caves, but these have a much lower chance of dropping Unique items. While it's possible (especially during loot event modifiers), your odds are significantly better in HR dungeons.

Use the Goblin Caves primarily to:

Farm gold

Practice Ranger combat

Get blue or purple bows and gear

Understanding Drop Mechanics

Drop rates for Unique gear are low by design. To increase your odds:

Stack +Loot Luck on gear and jewelry.

Run with party buffs like Bard’s Luck Aura or Cleric’s Blessing.

Farm events like:

“Increased Unique Drop Weekends”

“Treasure Goblin Spawns”

“Lich Frenzy Events”

Unique Longbows are not craftable at the time of writing (May 2025). This may change in future updates if crafting systems are expanded.

Best Builds to Use with the Unique Longbow

Once you’ve secured a Unique Longbow, optimizing your build to take advantage of its stats is crucial.

Recommended Ranger Build:

Weapon: Unique Longbow (e.g., “Whispering Death”)

Secondary: Rapier or Hand Crossbow

Perks:

Nimble Hands

Ranged Weapons Mastery

Kinesthesia

Sharpshooter

Skills:

Quickshot

Field Ration / Multishot

Armor:

Purple/Legendary Leather set

+Agility, +Projectile Speed, +Weapon Damage

With a Unique Longbow, you can two-shot cloth targets and three-shot plate wearers if you hit headshots. The combination of high projectile speed and True Damage makes them devastating in both PvP and PvE.

Should You Sell or Keep It?

If you manage to get one, consider:

Keeping it if you are a main Ranger or have a party with one.

Selling it on black market Discords or player trading hubs (if enabled or outside official servers).

Prices often exceed 500–1000 Gold or more depending on the affixes.

Be cautious: RMT (Real Money Trading) is against terms of service and may result in bans.

Final Tips for Farming Unique Longbows

Form a reliable team for HR runs.

Run Inferno daily if you’re hunting for endgame gear.

Don’t die – losing a Unique Longbow on death means it’s gone forever.

Bring backup bows in case you’re not confident about surviving.

Use voice comms for better coordination.

Conclusion

The Unique Longbow is one of the most powerful and rare weapons in Dark and Darker, elevating any Ranger build to apex predator status. It takes luck, risk, and preparation to find one, but once you do, it becomes a game-changing item. Whether you're dominating PvP or melting bosses from a distance, the Unique Longbow is worth the grind — just make sure to escape with it.

Happy hunting, and may your arrows fly true.