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+====== Glaive ======
+{{ rpd:images:glaive_item.png|Glaive }}
+The Glaive is a type of [[en:rpd:melee_weapon|melee weapon]] in Remixed Dungeon that features an extended reach, allowing attacks from a distance.
+==== Description ====
+The Glaive is a polearm weapon featuring a long shaft with a sharp blade at the end. It combines the reach advantage of a spear with the cutting power of a blade, making it effective at attacking enemies while staying out of immediate retaliation range.
+==== Weapon Properties ====
+  * **Damage Type:** Slashing damage with reach advantage
+  * **Speed:** Slow attack speed
+  * **Accuracy:** Good accuracy
+  * **Reach:** Extended reach allows attacking enemies from further away
+  * **Upgrade Potential:** Can be upgraded with [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
+  * **Enchantments:** Compatible with [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|weapon enchantments]]
+==== Stats ====
+  * **Tier:** 5
+  * **Damage:** 5-28 (base damage before upgrades)
+  * **Speed:** 1.4x attack speed (slower than average)
+  * **Accuracy:** 1.2x accuracy (above average)
+  * **Reach:** Extended reach (range 2)
+  * **Strength Requirement:** 18 (base requirement, decreases with upgrades)
+==== Mechanics ====
+  * **Extended Reach:** Can attack enemies from a distance
+  * **Polearm Properties:** Special mechanics related to range
+  * **Reach Advantage:** Attack enemies while staying out of counter-attack range
+  * **Two-Handed:** Requires two hands to wield effectively
+==== Strategy ====
+  * Excellent for controlling corridors and choke points
+  * Allows fighting enemies while maintaining safe distance
+  * Effective in narrow spaces where enemies can't surround you
+  * The slow speed requires careful positioning to avoid retaliation
+  * Best used in open areas where reach advantage can be maximized
+==== Obtaining ====
+  * Glaives can be found throughout the dungeon
+  * May be available in shops, depending on the level
+  * Relatively rare due to specialized nature
+==== Code References ====
+  * Base weapon implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java|MeleeWeapon.java]]
+  * Polearm base implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Polearm.java|Polearm.java]]
+  * Glaive implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java|Glaive.java]]
+  * String resources (English): [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1113-L1115|Glaive_Name, Glaive_Info, Glaive_Gender]]
+  * String resources (Russian): [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L1099-L1101|Glaive_Name, Glaive_Info, Glaive_Gender]]
+  * Sprite: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/sprites/ItemSpriteSheet.java#L44|ItemSpriteSheet.GLAIVE]]
+==== See Also ====
+  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - Other close combat weapons
+  * [[en:rpd:melee_combat|Melee Combat]] - General melee combat mechanics
+  * [[en:rpd:weapon_item|Weapons]] - All weapon types
+  * [[en:rpd:spear_item|Spear]] - Another reach weapon
+  * [[en:rpd:polearms|Polearms]] - All polearm weapons
+{{tag> rpd weapons melee glaive reach }}