====== Glaive ======

{{ rpd:images:glaive_item.png|Glaive }}

==== Description ====
A glaive is a polearm weapon consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole. It's a powerful melee weapon with excellent reach. According to the in-game description: "A polearm consisting of a sword blade on the end of a pole."

==== Item Class ====
  * **Java Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java|Glaive.java]]
  * **Base Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Polearm.java|Polearm.java]]
  * **Sprite Index:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/sprites/ItemSpriteSheet.java#L44|GLAIVE = 30]]

==== Stats ====
  * **Tier:** 5 (determines damage scaling)
  * **Damage:** 5-35 (min-max calculated as tier and (tier² - tier + 10) / accuracy * delay)
  * **Accuracy:** 1.2× (affects hit chance)
  * **Delay:** 1.4 (attack speed multiplier)
  * **Range:** 2 (can attack enemies 2 tiles away)
  * **Strength Required:** 18 (reduced by upgrades)
  * **Durability:** 100 (standard for weapons)
  * **Price:** 320 (unenchanted, increases with enchantment)

==== Special Properties ====
  * **Extended Reach:** Can attack enemies at range of 2 tiles, allowing safe attacks from a distance
  * **Polearm Category:** Belongs to the "Polearms" archetype, granting increased attack distance
  * **Two-Handed:** Requires both hands to wield (blocks shield slot)
  * **Straight Flight:** When thrown (with boomerang enchantment), it flies straight to the target
  * **Block Left Hand:** Cannot equip a shield or off-hand item when wielding

==== Acquisition ====
  * Found in the City level (levels 16-19) of the dungeon
  * May appear in shops on higher dungeon levels
  * Can be created through transmutation at the [[en:rpd:water_of_transmutation|Water of Transmutation]]

==== Strategy ====
  * The 2-tile range allows you to attack enemies while staying out of their reach
  * Effective against single targets, but can't hit multiple enemies in one attack
  * Works well in corridors where you can maintain distance from enemies
  * The high max damage makes it powerful against tough enemies when you connect
  * Upgrades will increase damage and reduce required strength (MIN+1, MAX+tier, STR-1)
  * Consider using with other ranged weapons or magic items for maximum effectiveness
  * With upgrades, the damage scales significantly (each upgrade: +1 min damage, +5 max damage with tier 5)

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information Source: Glaive.java, Polearm.java, MeleeWeapon.java
  * Stats Verification: Based on constructor parameters and calculated values from code
  * Effect Descriptions: Extracted from string resources (Glaive_Info)
  * Last Updated: 26 December 2025

==== Source Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java|Glaive.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Polearm.java|Polearm.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java|MeleeWeapon.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1114|String Resource]]

==== Related Items ====
  * [[en:rpd:polearms|Polearms]] - Other weapons in the same category
  * [[en:rpd:spear_item|Spear]] - A similar but lower-tier polearm (tier 2)
  * [[en:rpd:halberd|Halberd]] - Another high-tier polearm with different stats (tier 5)
  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - All melee weapon types
  * [[en:rpd:water_of_transmutation|Water of Transmutation]] - Can create a Glaive

{{tag> rpd items weapons polearms melee}}