====== Corpse Dust ======

{{ rpd:images:corpse_dust_item.png|Corpse Dust }}

==== Description ====
Corpse Dust is a cursed quest item in Remixed Dungeon. When equipped, it applies the [[en:rpd:rage_buff|Rage]] buff to the player character which doubles attack damage but causes random damage over time.

==== Effect ====
When Corpse Dust is equipped as an artifact, it applies the Rage buff:
  * **Damage Bonus:** Attack damage is doubled (2x normal damage)
  * **Side Effect:** Random damage (1-5 points) is dealt to the player periodically (10% chance per turn when HP > 1/5 max HP)
  * **Curse:** Corpse Dust is permanently cursed and cannot be removed once equipped

==== Properties ====
  * **Type:** Artifact (Quest Item)
  * **Weight:** 1 (very light)
  * **Cursed:** Yes (permanently)
  * **Identification:** Always identified

==== Function ====
  * **Equipment:** Must be equipped in the artifact slot to provide its effects
  * **Rage Buff:** When active, significantly increases damage output while causing self-damage
  * **Risk/Reward:** High damage potential but with risk of self-destruction

==== Obtaining ====
  * Found as part of the Blacksmith quest in the Prison level
  * Given by the Dwarven Blacksmith after providing 2 pieces of metal to repair his anvil

==== Code References ====
  * Java: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/quest/CorpseDust.java|CorpseDust.java]]
  * Rage Buff: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mechanics/buffs/RageBuff.java|RageBuff.java]]

==== String Resources ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1376|CorpseDust_Name]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1377|CorpseDust_Info]]

==== Related Items ====
  * [[en:rpd:quests|Quests]] - Quest-related content
  * [[en:rpd:artifacts|Artifacts]] - Other artifact items
  * [[en:rpd:rage_buff|rage_buff]] - The buff applied by this item
  * [[en:rpd:cursed_items|Cursed Items]] - Other permanently cursed items

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