Bow

The Bow is a secondary weapon that can shoot Arrows from a distance. It was added along with Arrows in the 0.3.3 update. String can be obtained from a Spider and the Sticks can be crafted from Wooden Planks. Arrows are craftable with Flint, Sticks and Feathers but can also be obtained as a drop from killing Skeletons. Skeletons are the only Mob that wields a Bow naturally. Bows are good for killing Creepers and Skeletons. In a future update skeletons may drop their bows when killed

Crafting
3 Sticks and 3 String are required to make an awesome Bow!

Trivia

 * Enchanting bows and arrows may become available in 1.0.0 if enchanting is added.
 * Bows make useful weapons for killing mobs at a distance without much dangers. However, bows require arrows to use.