The Flash Arrow is a special type of arrow that explodes upon impact, unlocked by defeating all 16 colossi in Normal Time Attack. Flash Arrows can be used to hit a colossi in a major sigil for a damage comparable to doing a fully charged stab with the Ancient Sword. It can also be used to distract a colossus, keep them from moving for a second, or to interrupt an attack.
Dormin says the following upon retrieving the item:
| “ | That is a 'Flash Arrow'... That arrow explodes... Thou may be able to injure a colossus without aiming for the vitals... |
” |
Use[]
The destructive force of the Flash Arrow.
The Flash Arrow should be used carefully, because it can hurt Wander - and even knock him unconscious - if the explosion is too close. When shot at Agro, she neighs and tries to run away but will be knocked down. She'll get up after a while, seemingly unharmed.
Flash Arrows (just like the Harpoon of Thunder) can also trigger minor sigils that normally would require a stab with one of the swords. For example, if the 15th colossus' weak spot on its right arm is successfully hit with a Flash Arrow, it will drop its weapon. This is, however, a rather difficult thing to accomplish as the minor sigil is relatively small and the 15th colossus moves its arm a lot.
Gallery[]
| The game | ICO ( Demo · Revisions from U.S. version · Ico HD ) | |
| Characters | Ico · Yorda · The Queen · Shadows · Shinkan | |
| The Castle | Idol Gates · Yorda's language · Saving Benches Altar • Warehouse • Spiral Stairs • Old Bridge • Stairs • Trolley 1 • Trolley 2 • Crane • Chandelier • Drawbridge • Main Gate • Graveyard • Dark Room • Sunbeams • Stone Pillar • East Crag • East Arena • East Idol Stairs • East Reflector • Waterfall • Sluice • Cogwheel • Gondola • Water Tower • West Crag • West Arena • West Idol Stairs • West Reflector • Cage • Pipe • Elevator • Wharf • Queen's Room • Sandy Beach | |
| Other Media | Ico ~Melody in the Mist~ · Official Game Guide · Ico: Castle in the Mist | |
