====== Frost Arrow ======

{{ rpd:images:frostarrow_item.png|Frost Arrow }}

The Frost Arrow is a special type of missile weapon that causes the Slow status effect when it hits a target. The arrow is created by using a [[en:rpd:potion_of_frost_item|Potion of Frost]] on regular [[en:rpd:common_arrow_item|Common Arrows]] in a process known as "moistening".

==== Stats ====
  * **Damage**: 0-6 (baseMin: 0, baseMax: 6)
  * **Delay**: 0.75 (baseDly: 0.75)
  * **Min Strength Required**: 9 (setSTR: 9)
  * **Price**: 5 gold per arrow
  * **Image**: ammo.png, index 6 (FROST_ARROW_IMAGE constant)
  * **Random Quantity**: 15-30 arrows when randomly generated

==== Special Abilities ====
  * **Slowing Effect**: When the arrow hits a target, it has a 25% chance to apply the [[en:rpd:slow_buff|Slow]] status effect for 5 turns
  * **Mechanism**: Uses Buff.prolong(defender, Slow.class, DURATION) where DURATION = 5f
  * **Chance Activation**: The special effect only triggers with 25% probability on successful hits (activateSpecial() method)
  * **Bows**: When fired from a bow, damage, accuracy, and delay are affected by the bow's properties

==== Acquisition ====
  * Can be created by using [[en:rpd:potion_of_frost_item|Potion of Frost]] on regular [[en:rpd:common_arrow_item|Common Arrows]] (moistening process)
  * Quantity typically ranges from 15-30 when randomly generated
  * Cannot be found naturally on the dungeon floor as a standalone item
  * Price: 5 gold per arrow

==== Strategy ====
  * Effective against fast-moving enemies to reduce their mobility
  * Particularly useful against dangerous melee attackers
  * Can be used to gain time during difficult encounters
  * The slowing effect only occurs on a successful hit with 25% chance
  * More effective against fire-based enemies
  * Works synergistically with bow equipment that increases damage and accuracy

==== Content Verification ====
  * **Information source**: Java class [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/FrostArrow.java|FrostArrow.java]]
  * **Stats verification**: Extracted directly from FrostArrow constructor and Arrow base class
  * **Effect descriptions**: Based on attackProc method implementation in code
  * **String resources**: Verified against values/strings_all.xml
  * **Last updated**: December 2025
  * **Source file**: FrostArrow.java

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/FrostArrow.java|FrostArrow.java]] - Complete implementation of Frost Arrow mechanics, including damage (0-6), delay (0.75), and special effect (25% chance to apply 5-turn slow)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Arrow.java|Arrow.java]] (base class) - Base missile implementation providing common functionality
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Slow.java|Slow.java]] (effect applied) - Slow effect implementation with duration mechanics
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Arrow.java#L28-L30|Arrow.java#L28-L30]] - Definition of FROST_ARROW_IMAGE constant
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/FrostArrow.java#L25-L38|FrostArrow.java#L25-L38]] - Price method implementation (5 gold per arrow)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/FrostArrow.java#L41-L46|FrostArrow.java#L41-L46]] - Special attackProc implementation with 25% chance to apply slow effect

==== String Resources ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L865|FrostArrow_Name]]: frost arrow
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L866|FrostArrow_Info]]: You can feel a freezing aura emanating from the arrow head.
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L867|FrostArrow_Gender]]: feminine

==== Configuration Files ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Arrow.java|Arrow.java]] (base missile implementation)

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:slow_buff|Slow]] - The status effect applied by this arrow
  * [[en:rpd:potion_of_frost_item|Potion of Frost]] - Used to create Frost Arrows
  * [[en:rpd:common_arrow_item|Common Arrow]] - Base item for moistening
  * [[en:rpd:moisten_mechanic|Moisten Mechanic]] - Process to create special arrows
  * [[en:rpd:arrows|Arrows]] - Other arrow types
  * [[en:rpd:missile_weapons|Missile Weapons]] - Other throwing weapons
  * [[en:rpd:fire_arrow_item|Fire Arrow]] - Other special arrow type
  * [[en:rpd:poison_arrow_item|Poison Arrow]] - Other special arrow type
  * [[en:rpd:paralysis_arrow_item|Paralysis Arrow]] - Other special arrow type

{{tag> rpd items arrows missiles ice }}