What happens when you shoot something with an ancient arrow?

When you shoot something with an ancient arrow, it deals devastating damage, and in the case of non-boss and non-Guardian enemies, such as Lynels, they are instantly removed from the world with a flash of blue light. The use of ancient arrows is crucial in specific battles, including against Breath of the Wild’s Dark Beast Ganon, where they are one of the few weapons that can cause significant damage, and also against Guardians, where a single shot to the eye can be fatal.

Understanding Ancient Arrows

Effects on Enemies

Ancient arrows are designed to vaporize non-boss and non-Guardian enemies, effectively removing them from existence without leaving behind any drops or loot, which is an essential consideration for players seeking to collect materials and ingredients from defeated enemies.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: Do ancient arrows make enemies disappear? A: Yes, ancient arrows cause non-boss and non-Guardian enemies to disappear with a flash of blue light, but they do not drop any items or materials.

2. Q: What happens if you get shot by an ancient arrow? A: Being struck by an ancient arrow results in instantaneous and devastating damage, essentially consigning the target to oblivion.

3. Q: Do ancient arrows work on Lynels? A: Yes, ancient arrows can instantly kill Lynels, causing them to disappear without dropping any loot.

4. Q: Do ancient arrows drop items when used on Guardians? A: Unlike other enemies, when ancient arrows are used on Guardians, the Guardians will still drop loot upon defeat.

5. Q: Can you use ancient arrows on Ganon? A: Ancient arrows are highly effective against Ganon, dealing significant damage, and are recommended for the battle against him.

6. Q: Do ancient blades work on Lynels? A: Yes, ancient blades can immediately win a fight against a Lynel, providing an effective, albeit expensive, way to defeat them.

7. Q: Are ancient arrows necessary to beat Ganon? A: While not strictly necessary, ancient arrows are extremely important for dealing significant damage to Ganon and are highly recommended.

8. Q: Do ice arrows freeze Lynels? A: No, ice arrows do not freeze Lynels, as these effects do not apply to them, making Lynels particularly challenging to defeat.

9. Q: What is the weakest type of Lynel? A: The Red-Maned Lynel is considered the weakest type of Lynel, though they are still formidable opponents.

10. Q: What is the hardest Lynel to beat? A: Silver Lynels are the hardest to defeat due to their increased health and ability to inflict more damage.

11. Q: Do ancient blades work on Phantom Ganon? A: Ancient blades cause damage to Phantom Ganon but will not insta-kill him, requiring multiple hits to defeat.

12. Q: What happens if you shoot the wrong spine arrow? A: Shooting an arrow with the wrong spine (too weak or too stiff) will lead to decreased accuracy and lowered flight efficiency due to the arrow’s inability to correct itself quickly in flight.

13. Q: Do ancient arrows work on Hinox? A: Ancient arrows do not make Hinox disappear and do not cause them to drop loot when hit.

14. Q: How many hearts should you have before fighting Ganon? A: Having 30 Heart Containers is more than enough to defeat Calamity Ganon, though maximizing both health and stamina is ideal.

15. Q: Can you beat Ganon without silver arrows? A: Yes, it is possible to defeat Ganon without using silver arrows, such as by using a master sword and timing attacks correctly during his teleportation.