The shortbow is the weakest shortbow in RuneScape and can use arrows up to iron. Players can purchase this bow from Lowe's Archery Emporium in Varrock.
Members can make a shortbow through the Fletching skill at level 5. First, a player must cut an unstrung shortbow from logs, granting 5 Fletching experience. Then, the player must string the unstrung shortbow with a bow string, granting 5 experience.