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| − | + | An '''elven arrow''' is a type of [[projectile]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[wood]], and appears as a '''runed arrow''' when [[identification|unidentified]]. | |
| − | Elven arrows gain +1 [[multishot]] and a +1 damage bonus when fired by an [[Elf (starting race)| | + | Elven arrows are made for use with a [[bow]], and gain +1 [[multishot]] and a +1 damage bonus when fired by an [[Elf (monster attribute)|elf]] (including a player [[Elf (starting race)|elf]]) from an [[elven bow]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|167|nethack=3.6.7|comment=multishot bonus}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|848|nethack=3.6.7|comment=damage bonus}} |
==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
| − | + | Elven [[Ranger]]s start each game with +0 and +2 stacks of elven arrows in place of the role's standard [[arrow]]s.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|208|nethack=3.6.7}} | |
| − | {{frac|3}} of [[Elf (monster attribute)|elven]] monsters are [[monster starting inventory|generated with]] an elven bow and {{rn1|12|3}} elven arrows.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|222|nethack=3.6. | + | {{frac|3}} of live [[Elf (monster attribute)|elven]] monsters are [[monster starting inventory|generated with]] an elven bow and {{rn1|12|3}} elven arrows.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|222|nethack=3.6.7}} |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Elven arrows | + | Elven arrows are marginally stronger than standard arrows, and are generally the most preferable type to use with a bow unless you are aiming to maximize multishot bonuses. One of their primary advantages is immunity to [[erosion]] from rusting effects, which are generally more common than burning and rotting - in return, a character should switch to another set of projectiles when dealing with monsters with fiery [[passive attack]]s such as [[fire elemental]]s, as well as monsters like [[gelatinous cube]]s that can engulf and eat them. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
| + | In [[SLASH'EM]], shooting non-cursed elven arrows from any bow has a {{frac|3}} chance of an additional +1 multishot bonus.{{refsrc|dothrow.c|175|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} This bonus does not apply to [[dark elven arrow]]s. | ||
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===UnNetHack=== | ===UnNetHack=== | ||
In [[UnNetHack]], the [[Castle (UnNetHack)|Castle]] has a chance of generating blessed and enchanted elven arrows in the [[barracks]] overlooking the [[drawbridge]]. | In [[UnNetHack]], the [[Castle (UnNetHack)|Castle]] has a chance of generating blessed and enchanted elven arrows in the [[barracks]] overlooking the [[drawbridge]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| − | {{nethack- | + | {{nethack-367}} |
| − | [[Category:Elven items]] | + | [[Category:Elven items|Arrow]] |
[[Category:Arrows]] | [[Category:Arrows]] | ||
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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 type of projectile that appears in NetHack. It is made of wood, and appears as a runed arrow when unidentified.
Elven arrows are made for use with a bow, and gain +1 multishot and a +1 damage bonus when fired by an elf (including a player elf) from an elven bow.[1][2]
Generation
Elven Rangers start each game with +0 and +2 stacks of elven arrows in place of the role's standard arrows.[3]
1⁄3 of live elven monsters are generated with an elven bow and 3–14 elven arrows.[4]
Strategy
Elven arrows are marginally stronger than standard arrows, and are generally the most preferable type to use with a bow unless you are aiming to maximize multishot bonuses. One of their primary advantages is immunity to erosion from rusting effects, which are generally more common than burning and rotting - in return, a character should switch to another set of projectiles when dealing with monsters with fiery passive attacks such as fire elementals, as well as monsters like gelatinous cubes that can engulf and eat them.
History
The elven arrow was introduced in NetHack 3.0.0.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, shooting non-cursed elven arrows from any bow has a 1⁄3 chance of an additional +1 multishot bonus.[5] This bonus does not apply to dark elven arrows.
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, the Castle has a chance of generating blessed and enchanted elven arrows in the barracks overlooking the drawbridge.
