====== 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.

==== Stats ====
  * **Damage**: 0-6
  * **Delay**: 0.75 (baseDly: 0.75)
  * **Min Strength Required**: 9 (setSTR: 9)

==== Special Abilities ====
  * **Slowing Effect**: When the arrow hits a target, it applies the Slow status effect for 5 turns
  * **Mechanism**: Uses Buff.prolong(defender, Slow.class, DURATION) where DURATION = 5f

==== Acquisition ====
  * Can be found in various treasure locations throughout the dungeon
  * Quantity typically ranges from 15-30 when randomly generated
  * 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

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/FrostArrow.java|FrostArrow.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Arrow.java|Arrow.java]] (base class)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Slow.java|Slow.java]] (effect applied)

==== String Resources ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1551|FrostArrow_Name]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1552|FrostArrow_Info]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1553|FrostArrow_Gender]]

==== 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 ====
  * [[rpd:slow_buff|Slow]] - The status effect applied by this arrow
  * [[rpd:arrows|Arrows]] - Other arrow types
  * [[rpd:missile_weapons|Missile Weapons]] - Other throwing weapons

{{tag> rpd items arrows missiles ice }}