====== Chaos Sword ======

Created by using a fully identified [[en:rpd:chaos_crystal_item|Chaos Crystal]] (50+ charges) to "fuse" with any melee weapon via the crystal's **Fuse** action.

==== Stats ====
  * **Damage:** Varies based on original weapon
  * **Durability:** Normal
  * **Strength Required:** Varies based on original weapon
  * **Level:** Starts at +0, increases with combat damage dealt

==== Special Properties ====
  * A chaotic weapon with unpredictable but powerful effects
  * Gains levels when the owner deals damage with it (level increases with damage dealt)
  * Loses all enchantments and degrades to +0 at specific level thresholds (level 4+ will reset to +0 when charge reaches 0)
  * Can be any melee weapon type (sword, axe, mace, etc.) depending on the original weapon fused

==== Mechanics ====
The Chaos Sword's level increases as the wielder deals damage. At certain levels (starting at level 4), when its internal charge counter reaches 0, it will downgrade to +0 level but retain its base weapon type and any previous enchantments are lost. The charge required to reach the next level is calculated as `5 * (current_level^1.5)`.

==== Acquisition ====
  * Use the **Fuse** action on a Chaos Crystal (requires 50+ charges and crystal to be fully identified)
  * Select any melee weapon to fuse with
  * The Chaos Crystal will transform the selected weapon into a Chaos Sword

==== Notes ====
Chaos Sword is a unique weapon that converts any melee weapon into a chaotic variant. The chaotic energy within makes it extremely effective but difficult to control. Unlike other weapons, it doesn't have a static enchantment but constantly evolves through combat.

==== Source Code References ====
  * Core implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/chaos/ChaosSword.java|ChaosSword.java]]
  * Level increase mechanism: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/chaos/ChaosSword.java#L54-L65|ownerDoesDamage() method]] - Increases level when dealing damage
  * Level downgrade mechanism: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/chaos/ChaosSword.java#L42-L52|ownerTakesDamage() method]] - Downgrades to +0 at level 4+ when charge reaches 0
  * Charge calculation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/chaos/ChaosSword.java#L38-L40|chargeForLevel() method]] - Calculated as `5 * (current_level^1.5)`
  * Image selection: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/chaos/ChaosSword.java#L77-L79|selectImage() method]] - Changes sprite based on level
  * Creation mechanism: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/chaos/ChaosCrystal.java|ChaosCrystal.java]] (Fuse action)
  * Item factory: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java|ItemFactory.java]]
  * **String Resources (English):** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1177-L1179|strings_all.xml#L1177-L1179]] - ChaosSword_Name, ChaosSword_Info, ChaosSword_Gender
  * **String Resources (Russian):** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L1163-L1165|strings_all.xml#L1163-L1165]] - ChaosSword_Name, ChaosSword_Info, ChaosSword_Gender

==== Related ====
  * [[en:rpd:chaos_crystal_item|Chaos Crystal]] - Item used to create Chaos Sword
  * [[en:rpd:chaos_armor_item|Chaos Armor]] - Other chaotic equipment
  * [[en:rpd:chaos_bow_item|Chaos Bow]] - Chaotic ranged weapon
  * [[en:rpd:chaos_staff_item|Chaos Staff]] - Other chaotic equipment
  * [[en:rpd:chaos_shield_item|Chaos Shield]] - Chaotic shield
  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - Base weapon types that can be fused
  * [[en:rpd:chaos_set_item|Chaos Set]] - Equipment set containing chaotic items
  * [[en:rpd:items|Items]] - Other items in the game
  * [[en:rpd:weapons|Weapons]] - Other weapons in the game
  * [[en:rpd:enchantments|Enchantments]] - Enchantments that can be lost when downgrading

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