rpd:bows_and_arrows
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Bows and Arrows
In Remixed Pixel Dungeon there is a new type of weapons - bows. Any class can use a bow, but only an elf can do damage by firing arrows at close range. Arrows are required in order to use a bow. Bows can also perform melee attacks, but they are completely ineffective in close combat for all classes except elves.
How Bows Work
- Bows are ranged weapons that require arrows to function
- When equipped with arrows, bows allow the player to attack enemies at range
- Only elves can deal significant damage when firing arrows at close range (adjacent squares)
- Other classes deal very little damage when shooting arrows at close range
- Bows have specific accuracy and delay factors that affect their performance
- Bow performance is enhanced by the bow's level and attributes
Quiver
- The Quiver is a special bag that can store any amount of arrows
- It is sold by the shopkeeper in the Town level for 50 gold
- Unlike what some sources might suggest, the quiver does not specifically protect arrows from burning
- It simply provides unlimited storage for arrows
Bows List
- Wooden Bow (appears as “ElvenBow” in code) - The simplest bow. Requires 10 strength. Has 1.2x accuracy factor and 1.0x delay factor. Burns in fire (returns null when burned).
- Compound Bow - A more advanced bow. Requires 14 strength. Has 0.8x accuracy factor and 1.5x delay factor. Also burns in fire like the wooden bow.
- Ruby Bow - The most powerful bow with the highest base damage. Requires 18 strength to use. Has 0.8x accuracy factor and 1.5x delay factor. Base damage factor increases by 1 per level (much higher than other bows). Also burns in fire.
Arrows List
- Common Arrow - Regular arrow without any special effect. Base damage 1-2. Base delay 1.0. All other types of arrows are obtained by using potions on them.
- Fire Arrow - Ignites the enemy on hit. Base damage 1-6. Base delay 0.75. Has a 25% chance to apply burning effect when hitting an enemy.
- Frost Arrow - Slows down the enemies affected. Base damage 2-3. Base delay 0.75. Has a 25% chance to apply freezing effect when hitting an enemy.
- Poison Arrow - Poisons the enemy. Base damage 3-4. Base delay 0.75. Has a 25% chance to apply poison effect when hitting an enemy. Poison duration increases with the bow's level.
- Paralysis Arrow - Paralyzes opponents. Base damage 2-5. Base delay 0.75. Has a 25% chance to apply paralysis effect when hitting an enemy.
- Health Arrow - Heals the hero when used by a hero. Base damage 1-2. Base delay 1.0. Has a 25% chance to provide healing when hitting an enemy.
- Amok Arrow - Causes the target to attack random creatures. Base damage 1-2. Base delay 1.0. Has a 25% chance to cause amok effect when hitting an enemy.
Obtaining Special Arrows
- Special arrows (Fire, Frost, Poison, Paralysis, Health, Amok) are created by using potions on regular arrows
- Potion of Liquid Flame on regular arrows creates Fire Arrows
- Potion of Frost on regular arrows creates Frost Arrows
- Potion of Toxic Gas on regular arrows creates Poison Arrows
- Potion of Paralytic Gas on regular arrows creates Paralysis Arrows
- Potion of Healing on regular arrows creates Health Arrows
- Potion of Strength on regular arrows creates Amok Arrows
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