====== Defense ======

Defense refers to the mechanics that help the hero avoid or reduce damage in Remixed Dungeon.

==== Description ====
Defense encompasses various mechanics that help protect the hero from taking damage. This includes armor that reduces damage taken, evasion that allows dodging attacks entirely, and other protective mechanics.

==== Defense Components ====
  * **Armor Rating**: Direct damage reduction from equipped armor
  * [[en:rpd:evasion|Evasion]]: Chance to completely avoid attacks
  * **Resistance**: Immunity or reduced effects from special attacks
  * **Shielding**: Temporary barriers that absorb damage
  * **Defensive Buffs**: Temporary effects that enhance defense

==== Defense Sources ====
  * [[en:rpd:armor_item|Armor]]: Primary source of damage reduction
  * [[en:rpd:shields|Shields]]: Additional protection for second hand
  * [[en:rpd:rings|Rings]]: Some rings provide defensive bonuses
  * [[en:rpd:buffs|Buffs]]: Temporary defensive effects
  * [[en:rpd:potions|Potions]]: Defensive potions like Potion of Shielding

==== Defense Strategies ====
  * **Balanced Approach**: Balance defense with other character improvements
  * **Equipment Selection**: Choose armor and accessories that enhance defense
  * **Tactical Positioning**: Use terrain and positioning to reduce incoming damage
  * **Resource Management**: Balance defensive items with other resources

==== Defense Mechanics ====
  * **Damage Calculation**: How armor reduces incoming damage
  * **Evasion Chance**: How evasion helps avoid attacks entirely
  * **Resistance System**: How different types of damage are resisted
  * **Absorption**: How temporary shields absorb damage

==== Code References ====
  * Defense System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Char.java|Char.java]] - How defense is calculated
  * Armor Effects: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Char.java#L140-L160|Armor reduction code]] - How armor reduces damage
  * Evasion System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Char.java|Char.java]] - How evasion is implemented
  * Hero Mechanics: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java|Hero.java]] - How defense affects the hero
  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] - All defense-related text

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:armor_item|Armor]]
  * [[en:rpd:evasion|Evasion]]
  * [[en:rpd:shields|Shields]]
  * [[en:rpd:combat_mechanics|Combat]]

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