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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[]

Item Data: Magic Missile
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Magic Missile Icon Magic Missile (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Projectile - Alucard
[edit]
Shoots a magic arrow [use] Attrib: Cut
ATT +30
Buy: $300
Find: Throughout castle (all)
Drop: Bone Archer, Bone Musket, Sniper of Goth
Red Soul Skull Archer - Magic Missile - Aria of Sorrow
  Bullet Soul - Soma
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Fires enchanted arrows. Attrib: Sword
Consume: 8 MP
80 ATK
Rarity: 12
Drop: Skull Archer
Bullet Soul Amalaric Sniper - Summon Archer - Dawn of Sorrow
  Bullet Soul - Soma
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Summon an archer to support you. Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 25 MP
Rarity: **
Drop: Amalaric Sniper
Guardian Soul Skull Archer - Buster Shot - Dawn of Sorrow
  Guardian Soul - Soma
[edit]
Shoot arrows with deadly accuracy. Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 20 MP/sec
Rarity: **
Drop: Skull Archer
Arcus Icon Arcus (Sagitta) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Bow) - Shanoa
[edit]
A bow glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +6
Drop: Bone Archer
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Arcus = Union Arcus; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Arcus Icon Vol Arcus (Vol Sagitta) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Bow) - Shanoa
[edit]
This bow glyph fires diagonally. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +9
Find: Somnus Reef
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Arcus = Union Arcus; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Arcus Icon Melio Arcus (Melio Sagitta) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Bow) - Shanoa
[edit]
A bow glyph that targets enemies automatically. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +9
Find: Misty Forest Road
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Arcus = Union Arcus; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Arrow + Arrow = Union Arcus (Union Sagitta) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph Union (Arrow) - Shanoa
[edit]
Attrib: Slash
Consume: 30 Hearts
ATK = 4×?
Effect: Multitude of arrows fall straight down from the sky.
Notes: Arcus is Latin for "Bow", Sagitta is Latin for "Arrow".
Shanoa's Neutral Attack - Judgment
  Move (Normal Attack - Neutral) - Shanoa
[edit]
(a bow glyph (Arcus) attack) Sequence: Normal Attack (can be followed by Shanoa's Neutral Combo Attack)
Shanoa's Neutral Combo Attack - Judgment
  Move (Normal Combo Attack - Neutral) - Shanoa
[edit]
(a triple bow glyph (Arcus) attack) Sequence: (After Shanoa's Neutral Attack) Normal Attack
Shanoa's Jumping Attack - Judgment
  Move (Normal Attack - Jumping) - Shanoa
[edit]
(a triple bow glyph (Arcus) attack from the air) Sequence: Jump, Normal Attack
Bullet Soul HD Icon Amalaric Sniper - Harmony of Despair
  Bullet Soul - Soma
[edit]
Summon an archer to support you. Attrib: Pierce
Consume: 12 MP
ATK +14
Rarity: *
Steal: Amalaric Sniper (2.8%)
Effect: Magic Missile
GoS Flante Sagitta Flante Sagitta - Grimoire of Souls
  Character Skill - Shanoa
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Shoot an exploding arrow at an enemy and send them flying. Max Power: 80%/100% (Lv. 1/Lv. 6)
Conditions: Unlock through Develop Abilities
Sequence: [Character Skill]
Special: Explosion radius increases upon reaching Lv. 3, and lasts longer at Lv. 6.

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Animations[]

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[]

Item Data: Magic Missile
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Dagger IconIce Book Icon Magic Missile (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance
  Spell Fusion - Juste
[edit]
Simultaneously throws out 8 knives that pursue enemies. Attrib: Ice
Consume: 30 MP
ATK = 50%
Num = 1
Create: Dagger + Ice Book
Magic Missile - Lament of Innocence
  Effect Orb System - Leon
[edit]
Consume: 8 Hearts
Create: Knife + Purple Orb
Effect: 7 daggers appear in a half-circle formation in front of Leon and are sent out one after the other, seeking out targets.
Pumpkin Missile - Lament of Innocence
  Effect Orb System - Pumpkin
[edit]
Consume: 8 Hearts
Create: Pumpkin + Purple Orb
Effect: 7 pumpkins appear in a half-circle formation in front of Pumpkin and are sent out one after the other, seeking out targets.

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Animations[]

See also[]

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