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+====== Maces ======
+**Maces** are a category of melee weapons in Remixed Dungeon that specialize in dealing crushing damage. They are particularly effective against armored enemies due to their ability to bypass or reduce armor protection.
+==== Overview ====
+Maces are blunt weapons with heavy heads designed specifically for crushing damage. Unlike slashing or piercing weapons, maces use sheer impact to overcome enemy defenses, making them valuable against heavily armored opponents.
+==== Mace Weapons ====
+  * [[en:rpd:mace_item|Mace]] - The basic mace with moderate damage and speed
+  * [[en:rpd:war_hammer_item|War Hammer]] - A higher-tier crushing weapon with higher damage but requiring more strength
+==== Combat Advantages ====
+  * **Armor Penetration:** Maces often bypass enemy armor more effectively than other weapon types
+  * **Consistent Damage:** Provides reliable damage output against armored targets
+  * **Crushing Damage Type:** Particularly effective against enemies with armor protection
+  * **Stunning Potential:** Some mace weapons may have chances to stun enemies
+==== Mechanics ====
+  * **Damage Type:** Crushing damage that often ignores or reduces armor effectiveness
+  * **Tier:** Basic Mace is a Tier 3 weapon
+  * **Speed:** Maces generally have average to moderate attack speed
+  * **Accuracy:** Typically have standard accuracy ratings
+  * **Special Properties:** Damage calculation often ignores or reduces armor defense
+==== Strategy ====
+  * Most effective when facing heavily armored enemies
+  * Good balance of damage and speed
+  * Useful when facing enemies with high defense ratings
+  * Consider for characters with adequate strength
+  * Effective against undead enemies
+==== Weapon Details ====
+  * **Tier 3 Mace:** Base damage 3-12, speed 0.8x, accuracy 1.0x, STR req 14
+  * **Upgrades:** Can be upgraded with [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
+  * **Enchantments:** Compatible with [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|weapon enchantments]]
+==== Code References ====
+  * Base implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Mace.java|Mace.java]]
+  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1430-L1432|Mace strings]]
+==== See Also ====
+  * [[en:rpd:mace_item|Mace]] - Individual mace weapon
+  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - All close combat weapons
+  * [[en:rpd:melee_combat|Melee Combat]] - General melee combat mechanics
+  * [[en:rpd:war_hammer_item|War Hammer]] - Higher-tier crushing weapon
+  * [[en:rpd:axes|Axes]] - Other crushing damage weapons
+  * [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|Weapon Enchantments]] - Enchantments available for weapons
+{{tag> rpd weapons melee mace }}