====== Armor ======

Armor is the base class for all armor items in Remixed Dungeon.

==== Description ====
Armor items protect the hero from physical damage. Different types of armor provide varying levels of protection and different penalties or benefits.

==== Base Properties ====
  * **Type**: Equipment for armor slot
  * **Protection**: Reduces incoming physical damage
  * **Tier**: Armor comes in different tiers affecting protection and weight
  * **Enchantments**: Can be enchanted with special glyphs for additional effects
  * **Durability**: Depletes with use and time

==== Armor Tiers ====
  * **Cloth Armor (Tier 1)** - Lightest armor with minimal protection
  * **Leather Armor (Tier 2)** - Balanced protection and weight
  * **Mail Armor (Tier 3)** - Good protection with moderate weight
  * **Scale Armor (Tier 4)** - Heavy armor with good protection
  * **Plate Armor (Tier 5)** - Heaviest armor with maximum protection

==== Common Mechanics ====
  * **Defense Rate**: Reduces damage taken from physical attacks
  * **Speed Penalty**: Heavier armor may slow movement
  * **Enchantments**: Can be upgraded with armor glyphs
  * **Identification**: Armor must be identified to see its level and enchantment

==== Code References ====
  * Java Base Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java|Armor.java]] - Base implementation
  * Item System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/Item.java|Item.java]] - General item mechanics
  * Equipment System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Belongings.java|Belongings.java]] - How armor is equipped
  * Sprite System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/sprites/ItemSpriteSheet.java|ItemSpriteSheet.java]] - Armor sprites
  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] - All armor names and descriptions

==== Common Armors ====
  * [[en:rpd:cloth_armor_item|Cloth Armor]]
  * [[en:rpd:leather_armor_item|Leather Armor]]
  * [[en:rpd:mail_armor_item|Mail Armor]]
  * [[en:rpd:scale_armor_item|Scale Armor]]
  * [[en:rpd:plate_armor_item|Plate Armor]]
  * [[en:rpd:dragon_armor_item|Dragon Armor]]
  * [[en:rpd:class_armor_item|Class Armor]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:items|Items]]
  * [[en:rpd:equipment|Equipment]]
  * [[en:rpd:armor_glyphs|Armor Glyphs]]
  * [[en:rpd:armor_tiers|Armor Tiers]]
  * [[en:rpd:defense_mechanic|Defense]]

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