The Bowstring's Music

This article describes historical game content.

The prophecy system was removed from the game in version 3.17.0. Itemised prophecies no longer exist in Path of Exile.

The Bowstring's MusicThe brittle archer's bow plays a song of death, but the harp sings a sweet masterpiece.You will defeat Nightwane while holding Death's Harp.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.

Acquisition
Not in game
Seal cost: 1× Silver CoinMetadata
Item class: Currency Item

The Bowstring's Music is a prophecy.

Objective

Kill Nightwane in The Dried Lake while holding a Death's HarpDeath's Harp
Death BowBow
Physical Damage: (53.2-57.4) to (138.7-149.65)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
Attacks per Second: 1.32Requires Level 32, 107 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance(90-105)% increased Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
+50% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
Bow Attacks fire 2 additional ArrowsThe mournful music of the strings,
The creaking arch, the arrow sings.
A choking cry, a rattled breath,
The Reaper's Song, the Harp of Death.. (Note: holding means equipping or having that bow in the player inventory.)

Reward

Upgrades Death's HarpDeath's Harp
Death BowBow
Physical Damage: (53.2-57.4) to (138.7-149.65)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
Attacks per Second: 1.32Requires Level 32, 107 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance(90-105)% increased Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
+50% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
Bow Attacks fire 2 additional ArrowsThe mournful music of the strings,
The creaking arch, the arrow sings.
A choking cry, a rattled breath,
The Reaper's Song, the Harp of Death. to Death's OpusDeath's Opus
Death BowBow
Physical Damage: (64.6-82) to (176.7-200.9)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
Attacks per Second: 1.32Requires Level 44, 107 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance(90-105)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (6-12) to (20-25) Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
+50% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
Bow Attacks fire 3 additional ArrowsThe overture stretches thin,
The chorus gathers to begin.
Stacatto, drone, a rest drawn long,
Another hears Death's final song. upon completion.

Item acquisition

The Bowstring's Music is drop disabled.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Removed the Prophecy mechanic from the game, and moved many of its rewards to other content. Silver Coins can no longer drop. Existing Silver Coins and itemised Prophecies will be deleted from your inventory and stash the next time you log in after the launch of 3.17.0.
3.1.0	You are no longer required to have the subject of a fated unique Prophecy equipped, and can now complete such prophecies by merely holding the unique item in your inventory while killing the correct boss.
3.0.0	Many Prophecies have been reworked for compatibility in Acts 5 and upwards. Prophecies are no longer bound to a specific difficulty and can be triggered and completed in any relevant area. Some Prophecies, such as several of the Pale Council chain steps, now take place in new locations.
2.3.0	Introduced to the game.