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Poison Arrow
Poison Arrow is a special ranged ammunition item in Remixed Pixel Dungeon that poisons enemies on hit.
Description
A wooden arrow with a head soaked in poison. When this arrow hits an enemy, it applies a poison status effect, causing continuous damage over time. This is created by “moistening” a Common Arrow with a Potion of Toxic Gas.
Stats
- Damage: 1-3 points
- Delay: 1.0x (relative to weapon firing speed)
- Durability: Single use (consumed on impact)
- Price: Cannot be purchased in shops; only created through moistening
- 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: Poisons the target on hit, causing damage over time
Creation
Poison Arrows can be created by using a Potion of Toxic Gas 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 Poison status effect
- Poison causes 1 damage per turn until it wears off or enemy dies
- Poison effect stacks with existing poison, refreshing duration
- 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 Toxic Gas
- Alchemy: Part of the game's alchemy system for creating special ammunition
Strategy
- Excellent for dealing sustained damage without expending many resources
- Good against enemies with moderate health that can be poisoned to death
- Consider when facing groups, as poison will continue to weaken them over time
- Be careful not to waste on enemies that can clear poison quickly or are immune
- Effective against enemies that don't kill you immediately, allowing the poison to work
Related
- Common Arrow - Base arrow for moistening
- Potion of Toxic Gas - Required for creation
- All Arrow Types - Complete list of arrow variants
- Bows - Weapons compatible with arrows
- Alchemy - Creating special items
- Poison Status Effect - Detailed information about poison mechanics
Source Code
- Java: PoisonArrow.java
- String Resources: Arrow name and description strings
Notes
Poison Arrows are a key part of the alchemy system, allowing players to create powerful ammunition from common resources. They're particularly effective when fighting multiple enemies or in situations where you can maintain distance.

