As a remake of the 2005 title, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX expands on many features that made gameplay unique from the main games in the franchise. At the core, however, players still pick a starter Pokemon, grow their team, and do battle with other Pokemon to get stronger or advance the story. Throughout the game, there will be many items to find that are worth the effort to find, but there is one in particular which can greatly aid in forging bonds with other Pokemon: the Friend Bow.

The Friend Bow is a unique item that increases the chance of recruiting wild Pokemon after beating them in a dungeon by 10-percent when equipped by the leader. This increased percentage also extends to hunting Shiny Pokemon and making the process much easier. Players won't be able to find the Friend Bow until after completing the main story, but acquiring it through one of several ways won't be that difficult compared to other items.

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Mt. Faraway

The first way to find the Friend Bow will be at Mt. Faraway. After getting a quest to look for a "Mirage Pokemon" the progression will eventually lead to Mt. Faraway and its 60-floor dungeon. While climbing the floors, players should take the time to fully explore the 30th floor because the Friend Bow could appear anywhere. Note that this is the only way to acquire the Friend Bow without paying in Pokedollars or other consequences.

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Kecleon Shops

On the other hand, players can also obtain the Friend Bow from the Joyous Tower which is an optional dungeon with 99 floors requiring a strong team with some Rare Qualities. But the Friend Bow here isn't an random drop at a certain place. Instead, the item can randomly be found for purchase in Kecleon stores while exploring the dungeon, but getting the Friend Bow this way will cost 5000 Pokedollars. Alternatively, those who can't afford the price can attempt to steal the item but only if they are prepared with evolved Pokemon to deal with an overpowered security force that will attempt to take it back. Players should be aware that every new attempt in the Joyous Tower will always restart on the 5th floor if they don't find a Friend Bow to buy or can't fight off an angry horde of Kecleon.

From the options presented, most players should choose to go with Mt. Faraway for acquiring their Friend Bow. Not only is it the most straightforward approach, but Ho-Oh is located at the top of the dungeon so the item can immediately be used to try and recruit the legendary Pokemon assuming it isn't the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX player's first time there.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is available now for the Switch.

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