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+====== Melee Weapons ======
+{{ rpd:images:item_short_sword.png|Short Sword }}
+**Melee Weapons** are close-combat weapons that require the hero to be adjacent to enemies to attack. These are the most common weapon type in Remixed Dungeon.
+===== Types of Melee Weapons =====
+  * **Swords**: [[rpd:short_sword_item|Short Sword]], [[rpd:longsword|Longsword]], [[rpd:sword_item|Sword]]
+  * **Axes**: [[rpd:war_hammer|War Hammer]], [[rpd:battle_axe_item|Battle Axe]]
+  * **Maces**: [[rpd:mace|Mace]], [[rpd:knuckles_item|Knuckleduster]]
+  * **Daggers**: [[rpd:dagger_item|Dagger]], [[rpd:elven_dagger_item|Elven Dagger]]
+  * **Polearms**: [[rpd:glaive_item|Glaive]], [[rpd:spear_item|Spear]], [[rpd:quarterstaff_item|Quarterstaff]]
+  * **Special**: [[rpd:kusarigama_item|Kusarigama]]
+===== Melee Weapon Stats =====
+  * **Damage Range**: Minimum and maximum damage values
+  * **Speed**: Attack speed (lower numbers are faster)
+  * **Accuracy**: Bonus to hit enemies in combat
+  * **Strength**: Required strength to use without penalties
+  * **Durability**: How long the weapon will last in combat
+===== Special Melee Weapons =====
+  * [[rpd:kusarigama_item|Kusarigama]] - Extended range (2 tiles) and special mechanics
+  * [[rpd:knuckles_item|Knuckleduster]] - Fast attack speed and low strength requirement
+  * [[rpd:quarterstaff_item|Quarterstaff]] - Bonus when fighting bare-handed
+===== Strategy =====
+  * Melee combat requires positioning and tactical thinking
+  * Consider weapon reach when fighting multiple enemies
+  * Higher tier weapons have better damage-to-speed ratios
+  * [[rpd:enchantments|Enchantments]] can greatly improve weapon effectiveness
+  * Always have a backup weapon when upgrading
+  * Consider strength requirements before choosing a weapon
+  * Higher damage weapons can be more efficient for resource management
+===== Advantages =====
+  * No need to carry ammunition
+  * Often have better damage potential than ranged alternatives
+  * Can be used in tight spaces where ranged attacks are difficult
+  * More reliable in challenging terrain
+  * Enchantments affect melee weapons more significantly compared to ranged options
+===== Disadvantages =====
+  * Requires close combat, increasing risk
+  * Can't attack enemies from a safe distance
+  * More dangerous against ranged enemies
+  * Vulnerable to enemies with special abilities at close range
+  * Some enemies have mechanics that trigger on close combat
+===== Data Validation =====
+  * Information source: Java Classes in ''com.watabou.pixeldungeon.items.weapon.melee'' package
+  * Mechanics verification: All melee weapon implementations extend ''MeleeWeapon'' class
+  * Stats and descriptions: Based on string resources from values/strings_all.xml
+  * Additional custom weapons: Various custom melee weapons in other packages (guts, necropolis, chaos, etc.)
+===== Source Code =====
+  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java|MeleeWeapon.java]] - Base melee weapon class
+  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/ShortSword.java|ShortSword.java]] - Example melee weapon implementation
+  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Longsword.java|Longsword.java]] - Example melee weapon implementation
+  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1107-L1143|English strings]] - Names and descriptions for core melee weapons
+  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml]] - Russian localization
+===== See Also =====
+  * [[rpd:weapons|Weapons]] - All weapon types
+  * [[rpd:enchantments|Enchantments]] - Magical properties for weapons
+  * [[rpd:combat|Combat]] - General combat mechanics
+  * [[rpd:ranged_weapons|Ranged Weapons]] - Alternative to melee combat
+  * [[rpd:items|Items]] - All items in the game
+  * [[rpd:armor|Armor]] - Defensive equipment to complement melee weapons
+{{tag> rpd items weapons melee combat}}