rpd:frost_arrow
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Frost Arrow
Description
A wooden arrow with a head soaked in frozen material. When this arrow hits an enemy, it applies a slowing effect that reduces the target's action frequency. This is created by “moistening” a Common Arrow with a Potion of Frost.
Stats
- Damage: 0-6 points
- Delay: 0.75x (relative to weapon firing speed)
- Durability: Single use (consumed on impact)
- Price: 5 gold per arrow
- Weight: 1
Properties
- Type: Throwing/Ammunition (Special)
- Usage: For use with ranged weapons like bows
- Consumable: Each arrow is consumed after being shot
- Stackable: Can stack up to very high quantities
- Special Effect: Slows the target on hit, reducing action frequency
Creation
Frost Arrows can be created by using a Potion of Frost on regular Common Arrows. This process is called “moistening” and transforms the basic arrow into one with special properties.
Mechanics
- When hitting an enemy, applies the Slow status effect for 5 turns
- Slow reduces the target's action frequency, making them act less often
- Slow effect duration: 5 turns (constant, not variable)
- Does not stack with other status effects like Paralysis or Burning
Availability
- Creation Only: Cannot be found as random loot; must be created by moistening
- Required Materials: Common Arrow + Potion of Frost
- Alchemy: Part of the game's alchemy system for creating special ammunition
Strategy
- Excellent for reducing the threat level of dangerous enemies by slowing their actions
- Useful against fast-moving enemies that act frequently
- Good for bosses that rely on frequent actions
- Useful for crowd control when facing multiple enemies
- Particularly effective when combined with other damage over time effects
Related
- Common Arrow - Base arrow for moistening
- Potion of Frost - Required for creation
- All Arrow Types - Complete list of arrow variants
- Bows - Weapons compatible with arrows
- Alchemy - Creating special items
- Slow Status Effect - Detailed information about slowing mechanics
Source Code
- Java: FrostArrow.java
- String Resources: Arrow name and description strings
Notes
Frost Arrows are a key part of the alchemy system, allowing players to control combat tempo by slowing dangerous enemies, making them act less frequently.
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