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Although not necessary to throw or fire arrows, the best use of arrows is with an appropriate [[launcher]]. The bow skill allow the following [[role]]s to reach the following [[skill]] levels: | Although not necessary to throw or fire arrows, the best use of arrows is with an appropriate [[launcher]]. The bow skill allow the following [[role]]s to reach the following [[skill]] levels: | ||
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{{bow skill table}} | {{bow skill table}} | ||
| − | The character must [[wield]] a bow | + | The character must [[wield]] a bow and then throw arrows for them to be most effective. This process can be streamlined by [[quiver]]ing arrows and then using the [[fire]] command, but this is simply a convenience and is not necessary. However, [[crossbow bolt]]s will not be fired from a wielded bow—they must be used with a [[crossbow]] instead. |
It is easy to obtain a large supply of arrows by [[untrap]]ping an [[arrow trap]]. | It is easy to obtain a large supply of arrows by [[untrap]]ping an [[arrow trap]]. | ||
| − | The range for an arrow is ([[Strength]])/2+1, so a character with Strength of 17 can shoot an arrow 9 tiles. | + | The range for an arrow is ([[Strength]])/2+1, so a character with Strength of 17 can shoot an arrow 9 tiles.<ref>{{sourcecode|dothrow.c|943}}</ref> |
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==Elven arrow== | ==Elven arrow== | ||
Revision as of 00:07, 27 October 2008
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| Name | arrow |
| Appearance | arrow |
| Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | bow |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 2 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 1 |
| Material | iron |
An arrow is a projectile that can be thrown but is best used with a bow.
Along with other cursed missile weapons or launchers, cursed arrows occasionally "slip from your hand" when you throw or fire them, and end up on the ground.
Contents
Breakage
Along with crossbow bolts and darts, arrows are liable to break when fired or thrown. This destroys the item, with no message. The items simply disappears. This chance to break is minimized by the item's enchantment and your Luck. Compare this with daggers, which cannot break when thrown.
Projectiles have a probability of disappearing after use. For uncursed projectiles, this depends on the net enchantment/erosion of the item. +0 projectiles have 2/3 probability of disappearing, +1 have 1/3 probability, and +2 or greater reduces the chance of breaking to 1/4 probability.
For blessed projectiles, there's also a possibility of being saved due to luck, as follows:
Luck prob of save 0 - 2 .25 3 - 5 .49 6 - 8 .74 9 - 12 .98
Weapon skill
Although not necessary to throw or fire arrows, the best use of arrows is with an appropriate launcher. The bow skill allow the following roles to reach the following skill levels:
| Bow | |
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| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
| Expert | |
The character must wield a bow and then throw arrows for them to be most effective. This process can be streamlined by quivering arrows and then using the fire command, but this is simply a convenience and is not necessary. However, crossbow bolts will not be fired from a wielded bow—they must be used with a crossbow instead.
It is easy to obtain a large supply of arrows by untrapping an arrow trap.
The range for an arrow is (Strength)/2+1, so a character with Strength of 17 can shoot an arrow 9 tiles.[1]
Elven arrow
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| Name | elven arrow |
| Appearance | runed arrow |
| Damage vs. small | 1d7 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | bow |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 2 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 1 |
| Material | wood |
An elven arrow is a projectile for use with a bow. It appears as a runed arrow when unidentified. When fired by an elven player from an elven bow, there is a +1 arrow racial bonus for arrows fired. Elven weapons are not made of metal and will not corrode or rust. They are, however, susceptible to rotting attacks.
Orcish arrow
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| Name | orcish arrow |
| Appearance | crude arrow |
| Damage vs. small | 1d5 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | bow |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 2 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 1 |
| Material | iron |
An orcish arrow is a projectile for use with a bow. It appears as a crude arrow when unidentified. It is slightly less effective than a regular arrow. When fired by an orcish player from an orcish bow, there is a +1 arrow racial bonus for arrows fired.
Silver arrow
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| Name | silver arrow |
| Appearance | silver arrow |
| Damage vs. small | 1d6+(1d20) |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6+(1d20) |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | bow |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 5 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 1 |
| Material | silver |
A silver arrow is a projectile for use with a bow. It deals the same base damage as a regular arrow, but can also cause silver damage.
Ya
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| Name | ya |
| Appearance | bamboo arrow |
| Damage vs. small | 1d7 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d7 |
| To-hit bonus | +1 |
| Weapon skill | bow |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 4 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 1 |
| Material | metal |
A ya is a Japanese arrow that appears in the starting inventory of samurai. When unidentified, it is a bamboo arrow.
Being arrows, ya should be fired using a bow. They deal more base damage than any other arrow, and are also the only arrows to have a to-hit bonus. When fired by a samurai from a yumi, there is a +1 arrow bonus, similar to a racial bonus.
Encyclopedia entry
The arrow of choice of the samurai, ya are made of very straight bamboo, and are tipped with hardened steel.
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