How to unlock the Compound Bow in WARDOGS

The Compound Bow unlocks at Recon level 17. Unlocking it then costs $125,000, and each one after that costs $800.

How much XP does it take?

Recon level 17 takes 158,000 Recon XP from level 0. Kills with Recon weapons, and the class's own jobs, earn Recon XP.

If you only did thisYou'd need
Sniper, marksman or bow kill (at 250 XP each)632
Headshot kill (at 275 XP each)575
Spot a target (at 25 XP each)6,320
Sample matches (at 2,975 XP a match)54

A sample Recon match of 5 × sniper, marksman or bow kill, 3 × headshot kill, 12 × spot a target, 4 × spotted target destroyed earns 2,975 XP.

How many players have it?

16% of the 526 ranked players on WD Stats own the Compound Bow.

Also unlocked around Recon level 17

  • SVD Bipod: level 14, $10,000
  • Hexagon 762 Suppressor: level 15, $15,000
  • SVD 10 RND Magazine: level 16, $25,000
  • Broadhead Arrow: level 17, $0
  • 6-10x Scope MRAD: level 18, $40,000
  • SV98: level 19, $100,000
  • SV98 10 RND Magazine: level 19, $0
  • SRVV Brake: level 20, $17,500

Work it out from your own level · Recon class guide · All weapons

Where these numbers come from

  • Unlock levels and costs: the game's own unlock data, last checked 26 September 2026.
  • XP per action: players' testing, so treat it as a close estimate unless it's marked as confirmed in game. Last reviewed 27 September 2026.
  • Ownership and class figures: the 526 ranked players on WD Stats (public profiles with stats), updated hourly.