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rpd:strong_shield_item [2025/12/31 14:17] – Add strong_shield_item.txt with complete shield information mikerpd:strong_shield_item [2025/12/31 14:20] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 +====== Strong Shield ======
  
 +{{ rpd:images:strong_shield_item.png|Strong Shield }}
 +
 +The Strong Shield is an armor item in Remixed Pixel Dungeon. It is a heavy shield that provides substantial protection to the wielder.
 +
 +==== Item Properties ====
 +  * **Type**: Shield (armor for left hand)
 +  * **Armor Class**: 3 (base shield level)
 +  * **Durability**: Upgradable (can be enchanted and upgraded)
 +  * **Price**: 60 gold (20 * shieldLevel where shieldLevel = 3)
 +  * **Equip Location**: Left hand (off-hand)
 +  * **Image**: ''shields.png'' index 2
 +  * **Material**: Heavy construction
 +
 +==== Defense ====
 +The Strong Shield provides the following defensive capabilities:
 +  * **Base Protection**: Blocks significantly more damage compared to lower-tier shields
 +  * **Armor Rating**: 3 base armor rating
 +  * **Special Properties**: Can be upgraded to increase protection
 +
 +==== Acquisition ====
 +  * Found in various treasure locations throughout the dungeon
 +  * Appears in treasure rooms with a weight of 0.5 in Treasury.json
 +  * Part of the shield progression system
 +  * May appear in shops
 +  * Higher-level shield in the progression
 +
 +==== Strategy ====
 +The Strong Shield is useful for:
 +  * **Blocking damage** from stronger enemies and hazards
 +  * **Progressive armor** for characters who prefer shields over body armor
 +  * **Balanced protection** between mobility and defense
 +  * **Upgrade potential** to improve defensive capabilities
 +  * **Mid-game protection** when facing stronger enemies
 +
 +==== Mechanics ====
 +  * Reduces incoming physical damage based on armor calculation
 +  * Can be equipped in the left hand slot (off-hand)
 +  * Compatible with two-handed weapons (though this prevents shield use)
 +  * Can receive enchantments that provide special defensive or offensive effects
 +
 +==== Content Verification ====
 +  * **Information source**: Lua script [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/items/StrongShield.lua|StrongShield.lua]]
 +  * **Stats verification**: Extracted directly from shieldLevel variable and price calculation in code
 +  * **Effect descriptions**: Based on shields library implementation in source code
 +  * **String resources**: Verified against values/strings_all.xml
 +  * **Last updated**: December 2025
 +  * **Source file**: StrongShield.lua
 +
 +==== Code References ====
 +  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/items/StrongShield.lua|StrongShield.lua]]
 +  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/lib/shields.lua|shields.lua]] (library)
 +  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/CustomItem.java|CustomItem.java]] (base class for Lua items)
 +
 +==== String Resources ====
 +  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2591|StrongShield_name]]: Strong Shield
 +  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2592|StrongShield_desc]]: Strong Shield. Heavy shield that can block a lot of damage.
 +
 +==== Configuration Files ====
 +  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/items/StrongShield.lua|StrongShield.lua]] (Lua implementation)
 +  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/levelsDesc/Treasury.json]] (drop rates)
 +  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java|ItemFactory.java]] (registration)
 +
 +==== See Also ====
 +  * [[rpd:armor|Armor]] - Other armor types
 +  * [[rpd:shields|Shields]] - Other shield types
 +  * [[rpd:equipment|Equipment]] - General equipment information
 +  * [[rpd:tough_shield_item|Tough Shield]] - Previous shield level
 +  * [[rpd:royal_shield_item|Royal Shield]] - Next level shield alternative
 +
 +{{tag> rpd items armor shields }}