====== Melee Weapons ======

Melee weapons are weapons used for close combat in Remixed Dungeon.

==== Description ====
Melee weapons are items designed for close combat situations. They are used against adjacent enemies and typically offer different damage, speed, and special properties depending on the specific weapon type.

==== Common Melee Weapons ====
  * [[en:rpd:sword_item|Swords]] - Balanced weapons with good damage and speed
  * [[en:rpd:axe_item|Axes]] - High damage, slower weapons
  * [[en:rpd:dagger_item|Daggers]] - Fast, lower damage weapons
  * [[en:rpd:mace_item|Maces]] - Moderate damage with good side effects
  * [[en:rpd:staff_item|Staves]] - Versatile weapons with magical properties
  * [[en:rpd:spear_item|Spears]] - Weapons with extended reach
  * [[en:rpd:war_hammer_item|War Hammer]] - High damage, slow weapon

==== Melee Weapon Properties ====
  * **Damage**: The range of damage dealt per hit
  * **Speed**: How quickly the weapon can be used
  * **Durability**: How long the weapon lasts before breaking
  * **Special Effects**: Some weapons have unique properties

==== Melee Combat Considerations ====
  * **Reach**: Consider the range of the weapon in combat
  * **Speed vs Damage**: Balance between attack speed and damage output
  * **Enchantments**: How enchantments affect melee weapons differently
  * **Class Synergy**: How different hero classes work with specific weapons

==== Code References ====
  * Melee Weapon System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java|Weapon.java]] - Base weapon implementation
  * Combat System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Char.java|Char.java]] - How melee combat works
  * Weapon Properties: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java#L50-L100|Weapon stats code]] - How weapon properties are implemented
  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] - All weapon names and descriptions

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:weapon_item|Weapons]]
  * [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|Weapon Enchantments]]
  * [[en:rpd:combat_mechanics|Combat]]
  * [[en:rpd:ranged_weapons|Ranged Weapons]]

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