Are magical arrows single-use? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Are magical arrows single-use? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
johniemi
08-05-06, 06:57 PM Quick question; Are magical arrows (and other projectiles such as sling stones etc.) single-use or can they be pulled off the enemies bodies and be re-used? I say they are single-use as they are sold in bunches of 50 (arrows), but our ranger thinks otherwise. Please help us solve the debate before our next session :)

Thanks!

-John
UndeadMouse
08-05-06, 07:01 PM yes, masterwork ammo is destroyed/lost upon fireing.
ordinary ammo has a 50% chance to be destroyed/lost.
Dire_Rhino
08-05-06, 07:02 PM Yes and no. DMG, p 221:

"When a magic arrow, crossbow bolt, or sling bullet misses its target, there is a 50% chance it breaks or is otherwise rendered useless. A magic arrow, bolt, or bullet that hits is destroyed."

So yes, 51-100 on a d% if you miss, no if you hit.

Hope this helps!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
johniemi 08-05-06, 06:57 PM	Quick question; Are magical arrows (and other projectiles such as sling stones etc.) single-use or can they be pulled off the enemies bodies and be re-used? I say they are single-use as they are sold in bunches of 50 (arrows), but our ranger thinks otherwise. Please help us solve the debate before our next session :) Thanks! -John
UndeadMouse 08-05-06, 07:01 PM	yes, masterwork ammo is destroyed/lost upon fireing. ordinary ammo has a 50% chance to be destroyed/lost.
Dire_Rhino 08-05-06, 07:02 PM	Yes and no. DMG, p 221: "When a magic arrow, crossbow bolt, or sling bullet misses its target, there is a 50% chance it breaks or is otherwise rendered useless. A magic arrow, bolt, or bullet that hits is destroyed." So yes, 51-100 on a d% if you miss, no if you hit. Hope this helps!