====== Armor Tiers ======

Armor tiers represent the different levels of armor available in Remixed Dungeon.

==== Description ====
Armors in Remixed Dungeon are organized into five tiers, with each higher tier offering better protection but also greater weight and strength requirements. Each tier represents a different balance between protection and practicality.

==== Armor Tiers ====
  * **Tier 1** - [[en:rpd:cloth_armor_item|Cloth Armor]]
    * Lightest armor with minimal protection
    * No strength requirement
    * Lowest durability consumption
  * **Tier 2** - [[en:rpd:leather_armor_item|Leather Armor]]
    * Basic protection with balanced weight
    * Minimal strength requirement
    * Good for early game progression
  * **Tier 3** - [[en:rpd:mail_armor_item|Mail Armor]]
    * Moderate protection and weight
    * Moderate strength requirement
    * Good all-around armor for mid game
  * **Tier 4** - [[en:rpd:scale_armor_item|Scale Armor]]
    * Good protection with higher weight
    * Higher strength requirement
    * Strong armor for mid to late game
  * **Tier 5** - [[en:rpd:plate_armor_item|Plate Armor]]
    * Highest protection but very heavy
    * Highest strength requirement
    * Best protection for those who can handle the weight

==== Tier Characteristics ====
  * **Protection**: Higher tiers provide more defense rating
  * **Weight**: Higher tiers are generally heavier
  * **Strength**: Higher tiers require more strength to wear efficiently
  * **Durability**: All tiers have similar durability mechanics
  * **Enchantability**: All tiers can receive armor glyphs

==== Tier Considerations ====
  * **Strength Management**: Ensure sufficient strength for the armor tier
  * **Weight Impact**: Consider how weight affects movement speed
  * **Protection Needs**: Balance protection with other needs
  * **Resource Allocation**: Tiers provide different value for upgrading

==== Code References ====
  * Armor Tiers System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java|Armor.java]] - How armor tiers are defined
  * Tier Implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java#L15-L30|Tier definition code]] - How each tier is specified
  * 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
  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] - All armor-related text

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:armor_item|Armor]]
  * [[en:rpd:armor_glyphs|Armor Glyphs]]
  * [[en:rpd:equipment|Equipment]]
  * [[en:rpd:strength|Strength]]

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