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+====== Ranged Weapon ======
+{{ rpd:images:ranged_weapon_item.png|Ranged Weapon }}
+**Ranged Weapons** are weapons in Remixed Dungeon designed for distance combat. They allow the user to attack enemies from a safe distance without requiring direct contact.
+==== Description ====
+Ranged weapons allow the hero to attack enemies from a safe distance using ammunition or magical charges. They are effective for kiting enemies and avoiding dangerous close combat.
+==== Properties ====
+  * **Damage**: The minimum and maximum damage values the weapon can deal
+  * **Delay**: The time needed to perform an attack with this weapon
+  * **Accuracy**: How likely the weapon is to hit its target at range
+  * **Strength**: The minimum strength required to use the weapon effectively
+  * **Ammunition**: Most ranged weapons require specific ammunition to function
+==== Ranged Weapon Types ====
+  * [[en:rpd:bow_item|Bows]] - Traditional projectile weapons requiring arrows
+  * [[en:rpd:crossbow_item|Crossbows]] - Powerful ranged weapons with slower fire rate
+  * [[en:rpd:dart_item|Dart Throwers]] - Throwing weapons for short-medium range
+  * [[en:rpd:wand_item|Wands]] - Magic projectile weapons with charges
+==== Ammunition Systems ====
+  * [[en:rpd:arrow_item|Arrows]] - Standard ammunition for bows
+  * [[en:rpd:bolt_item|Bolts]] - Ammunition for crossbows
+  * [[en:rpd:dart_item|Darts]] - Thrown projectiles
+  * [[en:rpd:ammo|Ammunition]] - General ammunition types
+==== Combat Strategy ====
+  * **Kiting:** Maintain distance while dealing damage
+  * **Positioning:** Use ranged weapons to fight from safe positions
+  * **Ammunition Management:** Ensure adequate supply of required ammunition
+  * **Charges:** For wands, manage limited charges effectively
+==== Special Properties ====
+  * **Range:** Distance weapons can effectively fire
+  * **Accuracy:** Hit chance at various ranges
+  * **Rate of Fire:** How quickly the weapon can be fired
+  * **Special Effects:** Some ranged weapons have additional effects
+==== Upgrades ====
+  * Ranged weapons can be [[en:rpd:upgrade|upgraded]] using [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
+  * Some allow [[en:rpd:enchantments|enchantments]] to provide special effects
+  * Higher levels provide better stats
+==== Code References ====
+  * Implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/MissileWeapon.java|MissileWeapon.java]] - Base class for ranged weapons
+  * Weapon Factory: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/WeaponFactory.java|WeaponFactory.java]] - Weapon creation factory
+  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2272-L2280|Ranged Weapon strings]] - English names and descriptions
+  * Russian Localization: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L2208-L2216|Ranged Weapon strings (Russian)]] - Russian localization
+  * NamedEntityKind Interface: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mechanics/NamedEntityKind.java|NamedEntityKind.java]]
+  * Common Ranged Weapons:
+    * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ThrowingKnife.java|ThrowingKnife.java]]
+    * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ThrowingSpear.java|ThrowingSpear.java]]
+    * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Shuriken.java|Shuriken.java]]
+==== Related ====
+  * [[en:rpd:weapon_item|Weapon]]
+  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapon_item|Melee Weapon]]
+  * [[en:rpd:enchantments|Enchantments]]
+  * [[en:rpd:ammo|Ammunition]]
+  * [[en:rpd:hero_class|Hero Classes]]
+  * [[en:rpd:combat_mechanics|Combat Mechanics]]
+{{tag> rpd items weapons ranged ammunition equipment }}