Mythical Arrows - Ability ID 601

In-Game Description

"Arrow moves become special and deal 30% more damage."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (280-300 chars max)

Arrow moves become special and deal 30% more damage. Affects all 18 arrow moves with diverse types and effects (burn, poison, paralysis, leech seed). Allows physical attackers to deal special damage using Special Attack stat. Perfect for Aegislash Redux's high Special Attack of 140 (200 as Mega).

Character count: 297

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

MYTHICAL ARROWS is a move conversion ability that transforms physical arrow-based moves into special attacks while providing a substantial damage boost.

Core Mechanics:

• Damage Multiplier: 1.3x (30% boost) to all arrow-based moves
• Move Conversion: Changes physical arrow moves to special category
• Stat Usage: Converted moves use Special Attack and target Special Defense
• Effect Retention: All secondary effects of arrow moves are preserved

Technical Implementation:

constexpr Ability MythicalArrows = {
    .onOffensiveMultiplier = Archer.onOffensiveMultiplier,  // 1.3x multiplier
    .onSwapSplit = +[](ON_SWAP_SPLIT) -> int {
        CHECK(gBattleMoves[move].split == SPLIT_PHYSICAL)
        CHECK(gBattleMoves[move].arrowBased);
        return TRUE;  // Converts to special
    },
};

Complete List of Arrow Moves:

1. Spirit Shackle - Ghost, 80 BP, prevents switching
2. Archer Shot - Normal, 90 BP, high crit ratio
3. Frost Bolt - Ice, 90 BP, 10% freeze chance
4. Supersonic Shot - Flying, 40 BP, always flinches
5. Lightning Strike - Electric, 130 BP, 30% paralysis
6. Volt Bolt - Electric, 90 BP, 30% paralysis
7. Bramble Blast - Grass, 60 BP, applies Leech Seed
8. Cupid Shot - Fairy, 50 BP, infatuates target
9. Clay Dart - Ground, 55 BP, hits 2-5 times
10. Diamond Arrow - Rock, 100 BP, 50% defense boost
11. Venom Bolt - Poison, 130 BP, badly poisons
12. Blazing Arrow - Fire, 120 BP, 50% burn chance
13. Web Shot - Bug, 40 BP, sets Sticky Web
14. Drake Missile - Dragon, 85 BP, standard
15. Homing Fletch - Steel, varies BP, never misses
16. Devious Shot - Dark, 80 BP, lowers Special Defense
17. Triple Arrows - Fighting, 50 BP, +1 crit, 30% flinch, lowers defense
18. Sparkling Barrage - Varies type, 120 BP, matches user's type

Notable Users:

• Aegislash Redux (Blade Form):
  • 60/130/50/140/50/95 stats - exceptional Special Attack
  • Has Mythical Arrows as an innate ability
  • Access to diverse arrow coverage
• Mega Aegislash Redux:
  • 60/130/50/200/80/120 stats - monstrous 200 Special Attack
  • Retains Mythical Arrows innate
  • Can OHKO most Pokemon with boosted arrows

Strategic Implications:

1. Coverage Monster: 18 moves across nearly every type
2. Status Spreader: Burns, paralysis, poison, infatuation, stat drops
3. Hazard Setting: Web Shot sets Sticky Web as special damage
4. Mixed Attacker Facade: Physical attacker appearance with special damage

Damage Calculations:

Mega Aegislash Redux Examples (200 Special Attack):

• Blazing Arrow: 120 BP → 156 BP special Fire + 50% burn
• Venom Bolt: 130 BP → 169 BP special Poison + toxic
• Lightning Strike: 130 BP → 169 BP special Electric + 30% paralysis

Unique Interactions:

• Triple Arrows: Becomes a special Fighting move with multiple effects
• Spirit Shackle: Ghost-type special trapping move
• Sparkling Barrage: Adapts to user's type as special damage
• Diamond Arrow: Special Rock move that boosts defense

Competitive Usage:

• Hazard Lead: Web Shot for special-damage Sticky Web
• Status Spreader: Multiple high-chance status arrows
• Wallbreaker: Unexpected special damage from "physical" attacker
• Trapper: Spirit Shackle prevents switching while dealing special damage

Example Set:

Mega Aegislash Redux @ Life Orb

• Blazing Arrow (Fire coverage + burn)
• Venom Bolt (Poison STAB + toxic)
• Lightning Strike (Electric coverage + paralysis)
• Spirit Shackle (Ghost STAB + trap)

Counters:

• Special walls that resist multiple types
• Priority users (before Aegislash can attack)
• Prankster status moves
• Multi-hit moves to break King's Shield

Synergies:

• Sticky Web Support: Sets hazards while dealing damage
• Status Teams: Spreads multiple statuses efficiently
• VoltTurn: Sparkling Barrage can be Electric-type U-turn

Version History:

• Elite Redux exclusive ability
• Designed specifically for Aegislash Redux variants
• Creates unique special attacking arrow user archetype