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An '''elven arrow''' is an [[arrow]] for use with a [[bow]]. It appears as a '''runed arrow''' when [[identification|unidentified]]. When fired by an elven player from an elven bow, your [[multishot]] counter is increased by 1, meaning you may multishot up to one more arrow than otherwise. You also get a +1 damage bonus as an elf using an elven bow with elven arrows{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|848|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}. Being made of wood, elven arrows will not [[corrode]] or [[rust]]. They are, however, susceptible to [[rotting]] and [[erosion|burning]] attacks.
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The '''elven arrow''' is a type of [arrow]] for use with a [[bow]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It appears as a '''runed arrow''' when [[identification|unidentified]]. Elven arrows are [[wood]]en and susceptible to [[erosion|rotting and burning]] attacks.
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Elven arrows gain +1 [[multishot]] and a +1 damage bonus when fired by an [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] player from an [[elven bow]].{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|848|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
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==Generation==
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In addition to random generation, elven arrows often appear in the [[monster starting inventory|starting inventory]] of bow-wielding [[Elf (monster attribute)|elven]] monsters.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
Elven arrows are generally the weapon of choice for most bow users, and when playing as an [[elf]] doubly so. Due to their relative abundance, with the high number of elven creatures that spawn in the game, and that they deal slightly more damage, elven arrows are the best choice for all but [[orc]]s and [[samurai]].
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Elven arrows are generally the weapon of choice for most bow users, especially when playing as an elf - they are in high relative abundance with the number of elven creatures that generate, and deal the most consistent damage among arrows. The only character that would potentially benefit from another arrow type would be any [[orc (starting race)|orcish]] player and any [[Samurai]].
  
 
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==SLASH'EM==
In [[SLASH'EM]], an non-cursed elven arrow has a 1 in 3 chance of adding an additional shot to the [[multishot]] roll, meaning a player that would normally only shoot 1 arrow will shoot d2 arrows 33% of the time, a player that would normally shoot d2 arrows will shoot d3 arrows 33% of the time, etc.{{refsrc|dothrow.c|175|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} This bonus does not apply to [[dark elven arrow]]s.
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In [[SLASH'EM]], an non-cursed elven arrow has a 1 in 3 chance of adding an additional shot to the [[multishot]] roll - a player that would normally only shoot 1 arrow will shoot d2 arrows 33% of the time, a player that would normally shoot d2 arrows will shoot d3 arrows 33% of the time, etc.{{refsrc|dothrow.c|175|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} This bonus does not apply to [[dark elven arrow]]s.
  
 
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Revision as of 12:03, 18 May 2021

) Elven arrow.png
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

The elven arrow is a type of [arrow]] for use with a bow that appears in NetHack. It appears as a runed arrow when unidentified. Elven arrows are wooden and susceptible to rotting and burning attacks.

Elven arrows gain +1 multishot and a +1 damage bonus when fired by an elven player from an elven bow.[1]

Generation

In addition to random generation, elven arrows often appear in the starting inventory of bow-wielding elven monsters.

Strategy

Elven arrows are generally the weapon of choice for most bow users, especially when playing as an elf - they are in high relative abundance with the number of elven creatures that generate, and deal the most consistent damage among arrows. The only character that would potentially benefit from another arrow type would be any orcish player and any Samurai.

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, an non-cursed elven arrow has a 1 in 3 chance of adding an additional shot to the multishot roll - a player that would normally only shoot 1 arrow will shoot d2 arrows 33% of the time, a player that would normally shoot d2 arrows will shoot d3 arrows 33% of the time, etc.[2] This bonus does not apply to dark elven arrows.