====== Kusarigama ======

{{ rpd:images:kusarigama_item.png|Kusarigama }}

The **Kusarigama** is a unique tier 3 melee weapon that combines a sickle with a weighted chain. This weapon has a special pull ability and visual chain effects when attacking from range.

==== Stats ====
  * **Weapon Type:** [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapon]]
  * **Tier:** 3
  * **Damage:** 2-8 (5 average, scaled by tier)
  * **Durability:** 100%
  * **Weight:** 1.0 (normal)
  * **Speed:** 1.0x (normal speed)
  * **Weapon Augmentation:** Not applicable
  * **[[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|Enchantment]] Slots:** 1

==== Special Properties ====
  * **Chain Visual:** When attacking from range, displays a chain visual effect connecting the user to the target
  * **Pull Ability:** Can pull enemies or objects toward the wielder using the chain
  * **Vertigo Effect:** 10% chance to inflict [[en:rpd:vertigo_buff|Vertigo]] on hit (confuses the target)
  * **Animation:** Uses sword attack animation class

==== Upgrade Mechanics ====
  * Can be [[en:rpd:upgrading|upgraded]] using [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
  * [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|Enchantments]] can be applied to add special effects
  * Upgrades increase damage and durability
  * Maximum upgrade level is +10

==== Acquisition ====
The Kusarigama can be found in:
  * [[en:rpd:dungeon|Dungeon]] - Random weapon drops
  * [[en:rpd:shops|Shops]] - Available for purchase
  * [[en:rpd:chests_mechanic|Chests]] - As random loot

==== Strategy ====
  * Effective for heroes who prefer melee combat with utility
  * The pull ability can be used to reposition enemies
  * Chain visual effect provides feedback when attacking from distance
  * Vertigo effect can confuse enemies, making them attack randomly
  * Consider enchantments that complement confusion effects

==== Comparison ====
Compared to other [[en:rpd:weapons|weapons]]:
  * Standard tier 3 damage output
  * Unique pull utility not found on other weapons
  * Visual chain effect distinguishes it from standard melee weapons
  * 10% vertigo chance adds crowd control capability

==== Content Verification ====
  * Java Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Kusarigama.java|Kusarigama.java]]
  * Entity Kind: Kusarigama (returns simple class name via getEntityKind())
  * Stats verification: Extracted directly from Kusarigama.java constructor `super(3, 2f, 1f)` - tier 3, damage factor 2.0, speed factor 1.0
  * Special mechanics: Based on code analysis of Kusarigama.java
    - Chain visual effect: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/effects/KusarigamaChain.java|KusarigamaChain.java]]
    - Pull ability: `AC_PULL` action in Kusarigama.java
    - Vertigo effect: 10% chance in `postAttack()` method
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|Kusarigama_Name, Kusarigama_Info]]
  * Russian string resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml|Kusarigama_Name (русс.), Kusarigama_Info (русс.)]]
  * Sprite resource: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/sprites/ItemSpriteSheet.java|ItemSpriteSheet.KUSARIGAMA]]
  * Item factory registration: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java|ItemFactory.java]] includes Kusarigama in weapon generation
  * Last updated: January 2, 2026

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:weapons|Weapons]] - Other weapons in the game
  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - All close combat weapons
  * [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|Weapon Enchantments]] - How enchantments work
  * [[en:rpd:vertigo_buff|Vertigo]] - Status effect this weapon can inflict
  * [[en:rpd:combat_mechanics|Combat]] - General combat mechanics
  * [[en:rpd:upgrading|Upgrading]] - How to upgrade weapons
  * [[en:rpd:shops|Shops]] - Where to buy equipment

{{tag> rpd weapons melee tier3 }}