Is it worth killing guardians with Ancient Arrows?

Killing Guardians with Ancient Arrows is definitely worth it, as these arrows deal incredible damage to Guardians and can even instantly kill them with a headshot, making them a valuable asset in battles against these powerful enemies. Using Ancient Arrows can significantly simplify battles and save time and resources that would be spent trying to defeat Guardians with other weapons.

FAQs

General Information

1. What makes Ancient Arrows effective against Guardians?: Ancient Arrows are extremely effective against Guardians because they can reduce a Guardian’s max health by a third and deal 50 damage in addition to the attack power of the bow used, making them a powerful tool in battle.
2. Can Ancient Arrows kill non-Guardian monsters?: Ancient Arrows can obliterate non-boss/non-Guardian monsters, but they will not drop any loot or materials when killed this way.
3. Do Ancient Arrows work on bosses?: Ancient Arrows deal moderate damage to bosses, but they are most effective against Guardians.

Damage and Efficacy

4. How much damage do Ancient Arrows do to Guardians?: Ancient Arrows will reduce a Guardian’s max health by a third, and if used on any type of boss, the arrow will deal 50 damage in addition to the attack power of the bow used.
5. Can Ancient Arrows kill Guardians in one shot?: Ancient Arrows are designed to kill Guardians in one shot if the player hits them in the eye, making them a valuable asset in battle.

Strategies and Tips

6. What happens if you shoot a Lynel with an Ancient Arrow?: Most creatures, including Lynels, will be removed from the world with a flash of blue light when shot with an Ancient Arrow, but they will not drop any ingredients or materials when killed this way.
7. How many Ancient Arrows does it take to kill Ganon?: It would take approximately 6 Ancient Arrows to kill Ganon, considering his 4k HP and the damage dealt by the arrows.
8. Which arrows work best on Guardians?: Ancient Arrows are the best arrows to use against Guardians, as they deal significant damage and can instantly kill them with a headshot.

Alternatives and Comparisons

9. How do you beat Guardians without Ancient Arrows?: Without Ancient Arrows, players can use regular arrows and Guardian weapons to defeat Guardians, or try to stun them with elemental weapons and then attack with high-damage weapons.
10. Do Ancient Arrows work on Hinox?: Ancient Arrows do not work on Hinox, as they do not disintegrate when hit with an Ancient Arrow.

Best Practices

11. What should I use Ancient Arrows for?: Ancient Arrows should be used to deal heavy damage to Guardians and bosses, and to instantly kill Guardians with a headshot.
12. Do Ancient Arrows kill flying Guardians?: Ancient Arrows can one-shot flying Guardians if they hit the Guardian directly in the eye.

Advanced Strategies

13. What is the best weapon against Guardian Scouts?: Shock/electric weapons and Ancient weapons are highly effective against Guardian Scouts, and gear with “Guardian Resist Up” powers can protect players from devastating damage.
14. Do Ancient blades work on Phantom Ganon?: Ancient blades do work on Phantom Ganon, but they will not insta kill him, instead dealing the listed damage.

Preparation and Resources

15. How many Ancient Arrows should I have?: It is recommended to collect 10-15 Ancient Arrows, as they are extremely important for dealing significant damage to Guardians and can be purchased from the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab in exchange for Ancient parts, an arrow, and a few rupees.