====== Quarterstaff ======

{{ rpd:images:quarterstaff_item.png|Quarterstaff }}

The Quarterstaff is a type of [[en:rpd:melee_weapon|melee weapon]] in Remixed Dungeon that serves as a basic staff with minimal magical properties.

==== Description ====
The Quarterstaff is a simple wooden staff that functions as a balanced melee weapon. While it has minimal magical properties compared to other staves, it provides a good combination of damage, speed, and durability without the complexity of charge management.

==== Weapon Properties ====
  * **Damage Type:** Blunt damage
  * **Speed:** Fast attack speed
  * **Accuracy:** Good 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]]
  * **Durability:** Generally durable weapon

==== Stats ====
  * **Tier:** 2
  * **Damage:** 2-10 (base damage before upgrades)
  * **Speed:** 0.8x attack speed (faster than average)
  * **Accuracy:** 1.0x accuracy (normal)
  * **Strength Requirement:** 12 (base requirement, decreases with upgrades)
  * **Durability:** Good durability rating

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Balanced Stats:** Good combination of speed and damage
  * **No Charges:** Doesn't require charge management
  * **Simple Function:** Functions purely as a melee weapon
  * **Dual Wielding:** Can be used for dual wielding builds

==== Strategy ====
  * Good starter weapon for characters without magical focus
  * Fast speed allows multiple attacks in combat
  * Reliable without need for charge management
  * Suitable for characters with moderate strength
  * Can be dual-wielded for additional damage output

==== Obtaining ====
  * Quarterstaves can be found throughout the dungeon
  * Common weapon, often available in shops
  * Sometimes found as starting equipment

==== 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]]
  * Quarterstaff implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java|Quarterstaff.java]]
  * String resources (English): [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1125-L1127|Quarterstaff_Name, Quarterstaff_Info, Quarterstaff_Gender]]
  * String resources (Russian): [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L1111-L1113|Quarterstaff_Name, Quarterstaff_Info, Quarterstaff_Gender]]
  * Sprite: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/sprites/ItemSpriteSheet.java#L36|ItemSpriteSheet.QUARTERSTAFF]]

==== 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:staff_item|Staves]] - More advanced magical staves
  * [[en:rpd:mage_class|Mage]] - Class that can benefit from staffs

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