Elven Bow

The Elven Bow is a unique missile weapon in Remixed Dungeon, primarily associated with the Elf hero class. It is the starting weapon for the Elf class and provides powerful ranged combat capabilities.

• Type: Missile Weapon (Bow)
• Tier: Special (Starting weapon for Elf class)
• Rarity: Unique
• Special Effect: High damage and accuracy, special bonuses for the Elf class
• Usage: Requires ammunition such as arrows to fire
• Price: Not sold in shops

• High Damage: Deals more damage than standard starting weapons
• Class Synergy: The Elf class can use this weapon without penalty despite it being a higher-tier weapon
• Accuracy Bonus: Provides better accuracy compared to other ranged weapons
• Accuracy Scaling: Gets more accurate with upgrades: 15% more accuracy per upgrade level (acuFactor = 1 + level() * 0.15)
• Damage Scaling: Gets more damage with upgrades: 30% more damage per upgrade level (dmgFactor = 1 + level() * 0.3)
• Enchantment: Can be upgraded using Scrolls of Upgrade, with special properties when enchanted
• Curse: Can be cursed, which would generally reduce its effectiveness
• Durability: Unlike regular throwing weapons, does not break after use
• Visual Name: Uses “WoodenBow” visual model

• Excellent for ranged combat, allowing safe engagement of enemies
• Perfect for the Elf class, which can use it without strength penalty
• Allows for hit-and-run tactics against dangerous enemies
• Good for softening up enemies before melee combat
• Essential for fighting enemies that are dangerous in close combat
• Very effective when combined with various arrow types for special effects
• Enables safe handling of dangerous enemies from across the room
• Allows for kiting enemies effectively in corridors
• The accuracy and damage bonuses from upgrades make it very powerful at higher levels

• Starting equipment for the Elf hero class
• Extremely rare to find outside of being an Elf class
• Cannot be purchased in shops
• Has an extremely low chance to appear as random loot

The Elven Bow is implemented as a special bow with a base damage factor of (1 + level * 0.3) and accuracy factor of (1 + level * 0.15), meaning it gets significantly more effective with upgrades. It has a base damage of 1-2, and +1 delay bonus.

According to the game's string resources: “An exceptional example of elven craftsmanship. It's clearly more effective and accurate than a regular wooden bow.”

• Java Implementation: ElvenBow.java
• Bow Base Class: Bow.java
• String resources: ElvenBow_Name, ElvenBow_Info, ElvenBow_Gender

• Missile Weapons - Information about all missile weapons
• All Weapons - General information about weapons
• Elf Class - The class that specializes in this weapon
• Arrows - Ammunition for bows
• Ranged Weapons - Information about ranged combat