====== Mace ======

{{ rpd:images:mace_item.png|Mace }}

The Mace is a type of [[en:rpd:melee_weapon|melee weapon]] in Remixed Dungeon that specializes in dealing crushing damage and can be effective against armored enemies.

==== Description ====
The Mace is a blunt weapon with a heavy head designed to deal crushing damage. Unlike weapons that rely on sharp edges, the mace uses sheer impact to overcome enemy defenses, making it particularly effective against armored foes.

==== Weapon Properties ====
  * **Damage Type:** Crushing damage that often ignores armor
  * **Speed:** Moderate attack speed
  * **Accuracy:** Average accuracy
  * **Upgrade Potential:** Can be upgraded with [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
  * **Enchantments:** Compatible with [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|weapon enchantments]]
  * **Armor Piercing:** Damage often bypasses enemy armor

==== Stats ====
  * **Damage:** Moderate to high crushing damage
  * **Speed:** Average speed among melee weapons
  * **Strength Requirement:** Moderate strength requirement
  * **Durability:** Generally durable weapon

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Armor Ignoring:** Damage calculation often ignores or reduces armor defense
  * **Crushing Attack:** Particularly effective against armored opponents
  * **Stunning Potential:** May have chances to stun enemies
  * **Consistent Damage:** Provides reliable damage output

==== Strategy ====
  * Most effective when facing heavily armored enemies
  * Good balance of damage and speed
  * Useful when facing enemies with high defense ratings
  * Consider for characters with adequate strength
  * Effective against undead enemies

==== Obtaining ====
  * Maces can be found throughout the dungeon
  * May be available in shops, depending on the level
  * Relatively common mid-game weapon

==== Code References ====
  * Base weapon implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java|MeleeWeapon.java]]
  * Mace implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Mace.java|Mace.java]]
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1123-L1125|Mace strings]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - Other close combat weapons
  * [[en:rpd:melee_combat|Melee Combat]] - General melee combat mechanics
  * [[en:rpd:weapon_item|Weapons]] - All weapon types
  * [[en:rpd:maces|Maces]] - All mace types
  * [[en:rpd:axes|Axes]] - Other crushing damage weapons

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