Magic Missile

The Magic Missile is a magically propelled projectile. There are two basic types, a bow and arrow type, and a homing dagger type.
==Bow and arrow type==
A bow and arrow that is summoned behind the player. It hovers in the air, the string is pulled back and then an arrow is fired straight ahead. It is usually fired straight forward, but some variants can be launched diagonally or may home-in on an enemy.
===Game specific information===
====Castlevania: Symphony of the Night====
Magic Missiles are abundant in this game; where they first appeared as a usable item (hence, a one-use weaponry). These are found in secret areas of the castle, dropped by the Sniper of Goth, or can be bought from the Master Librarian for $300.
The special attack from the Sword of Dawn can summon an archer.
====Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow====
Soma Cruz can summon a bow in Aria of Sorrow, which produces a similar attack to the Magic Missile. This attack has similar animation to the one from Symphony of the Night.
====Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow/Castlevania: Harmony of Despair====
Soma is able to obtain a soul called Summon Archer by stealing the Amalaric Sniper's soul, and it functions similarly to its version in Aria of Sorrow, the only difference being the presence of the Amalaric Sniper.
An alternative soul, Buster Shot, produces a similar effect. However, it is Soma who brandishes the bow and, while holding the R button, the shot can gain power to cause more damage. This soul can be obtained by stealing the Skull Archer's soul.
====Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia/Castlevania Judgment====
Shanoa is able to use Magic Missiles known as Arcus (Latin for "bow") Glyphs. However, the detail in both games are different:
*In Order of Ecclesia, she will summon magical bows staying in the air. These bows will pull strings on their own, then shoot straightforward and disappear.
*In Judgment, however, Shanoa will summon a large bow and pull the string herself. When used in the air, she will fire a spread of three arrows.
===Item Data===
==Gallery==
===Animations===
SOTN Magic Missile.gif|Magic Missile from Symphony of the Night.
AoS Skull Archer.gif|Magic Missile from Aria of Sorrow.
DOS Amalaric Sniper.gif|Summon Archer from Dawn of Sorrow.
DOS Skeleton Archer.gif|Buster Shot from Dawn of Sorrow.
DOS Skull Archer.gif|Charged Buster Shot from Dawn of Sorrow.
OOE Arcus.gif|Arcus from Order of Ecclesia.
OOE Vol Arcus.gif|Vol Arcus from Order of Ecclesia.
OOE Melio Arcus.gif|Melio Arcus from Order of Ecclesia.
OOE Union Arcus.gif|Union Arcus from Order of Ecclesia.
J Neutral Combo Shanoa.gif|Neutral Combo from Judgment.
J Jumping Attack Shanoa.gif|Jumping Attack from Judgment.
==Homing dagger type==
The magic missile consists of several homing Daggers that relentlessly pursue their targets. This type appeared in Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance and Castlevania: Lament of Innocence.
===Item Data===
==Gallery==
===Animations===
HOD Knife + Ice Book.gif|Dagger + Ice Book from Harmony of Dissonance.
==See also==
*1,000 Blades - Another streaming attack of multiple daggers, though not homing.
*Astral Knife - Another multi-homing knife attack.
*Cherub Familiar
*Homing Knife Throw - A single homing knife.
Category:Bullet Souls
Category:Dagger Attacks
Category:Glyphs
Category:Glyph Union
Category:Guardian Souls
Category:Ice Spells
Category:Orb Effects
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Category:Projectiles
Category:Slash Damage
Category:Spell Fusions
Category:The Dracula X Chronicles Items
Category:Symphony of the Night Items