Trick arrows

Trick arrows are arrow-like projectile devices. Trick arrows are shot with bows, like the normal arrows, but can possess a specialized, technological function, such as incendiary explosives, recording, or listening devices. Trick arrows are one of Oliver Queen's signature weapons, used in many occasions to save himself, or achieve objectives unattainable by combat alone.

Known types of trick arrows

 * Router arrow: Shot near computers to hack into them. One is used in  to steal money from a corrupt businessman Adam Hunt.
 * Grappling Hook arrow: To grab on to ledges for swing lines and zip lines. Used in  and many other episodes. The new "Oneida Kestrel Compound Bow" has a device that allows him to pull arrow hook by an automated way, thus being able to climb on flat surfaces in a matter of seconds.
 * Voice recording/Listening arrow: Recording and Listening devices for recording confessions and surveillance. They are used in ,, and.
 * Ensnarement arrow: After piercing a target it launches wires into the area around the target and then pulls them tight. Used in to anchor dropped bags of money to the ground to prevent them from being carried off by bank robbers.
 * Flashbang arrow: A flashbang grenade in the form of an arrow. They are used in to disorient drug dealers at the beginning of an attack, to distract a hostage taker in, and to explode in Malcolm Merlyn's face after he caught it during his and Oliver's last duel in.
 * Explosive arrow: Explosive arrows, both time-delayed and impact, are used in to blow a door, and in  and  to disable moving cars.
 * Flare/Flame burst arrow: They create a burst of fire. One is used in to blind snipers.
 * Tranquilizer mini-dart arrow: Small dart thrown to deliver a sedative. One was thrown at Detective Quentin Lance to disable him while escaping the police station in.
 * Incendiary arrow: They are used to burn through the seal in a grate to get into the subway, as seen in.
 * Remote detonator arrow: Explosive arrow that can be detonated by remote control. One is used to distract drug dealing doctors and escape from being strapped to a chair in.
 * Syringe arrow: An arrow with a syringe in the tip to inject liquids into target. One is used to inject an herb solution to counteract a drug overdose given to Oliver in . It was also used in "State v. Queen" and "Deathstroke"
 * Electric arrow: An arrow with a device that emits electrical discharges of high voltage, by remote control. One is used in to knock out Bronze Tiger out.
 * Bola arrow: An arrow that releases a set of connected cords which wrap around a moving target in order to take them down. It is often used to tie the targets wrists, legs and neck as seen with China White, Cyrus Gold, Frank Bertinelli, and Slade Wilson as Deathstroke
 * Non-lethal arrow: Arrows designed not to penetrate the target's skin, making them non-lethal. Oliver made some in, but didn't use them.

Known users

 * Oliver Queen, as The Arrow
 * Malcolm Merlyn as The Dark Archer
 * Roy Harper
 * Nyssa al Ghul