====== Smash Spell ======

{{ rpd:images:smash_spell_icon.png|Smash Spell Icon }}

**Smash Spell** is a Combat affinity spell in Remixed Pixel Dungeon. When cast, the caster jumps upwards and creates a powerful smash upon hitting the ground, which temporarily stuns enemies around them and deals weapon-based physical damage. Requires a weapon to be equipped.

==== Description ====
Jump upwards and create a powerful smash upon hitting the ground, that temporarily stuns enemies around and at the same time deals physical damage. Requires a weapon to be equipped.

==== Stats ====
  * **Magic Affinity:** Combat
  * **Targeting:** self
  * **Level:** 4
  * **Mana Cost:** 10
  * **Cooldown:** 10
  * **Image:** ''spellsIcons/warrior.png'' index 3
  * **Cast Time:** 0.5
  * **Special Effects:** stuns enemies in adjacent cells and deals weapon-based physical damage

==== Mechanics ====
  * Requires a weapon to be equipped (will show "I need a weapon for this move." message if no weapon is equipped)
  * Creates visual effects: a "smash_fist" at the top and a "smash_blast" at the bottom
  * Causes the caster to jump 30 pixels upward
  * Applies the Vertigo buff (stun effect) to all adjacent enemies for a duration equal to the caster's skill level
  * Deals damage equal to the equipped weapon's damageRoll() to all adjacent enemies
  * Damage is still subject to the victim's defenseProc() method

==== Usage ====
The Smash Spell can be used for:
  * Area damage against multiple adjacent enemies
  * Stunning enemies to gain tactical advantage
  * Physical damage based on equipped weapon
  * Breaking through groups of enemies

==== Classes ====
Classes that can use this spell include:
  * Classes with Combat affinity (Warrior, etc.)
  * Other classes that gain access through special means

==== Strategy ====
How to effectively use the Smash Spell:
  * Most effective when surrounded by enemies (affects all 8 adjacent cells)
  * Requires a weapon to be equipped (fails if weaponless)
  * Deals damage based on current weapon's damage roll
  * Stuns enemies with Vertigo effect for caster's skill level duration
  * Provides temporary advantage in combat by stunning enemies
  * Particularly effective with high-damage weapons

==== Content Verification ====
  * **Information source**: Lua script [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Smash.lua|Smash.lua]]
  * **Stats verification**: Extracted directly from desc function in code
  * **Effect descriptions**: Based on cast function implementation in source code
  * **String resources**: Verified against values/strings_all.xml
  * **Last updated**: December 2025
  * **Source file**: Smash.lua

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Smash.lua|Smash.lua]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mechanics/spells/CustomSpell.java|CustomSpell.java]] (base class for Lua spells)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Vertigo.java|Vertigo.java]] (stun effect used)

==== String Resources ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2248|SmashSpell_Name]]: Smash
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2249|SmashSpell_Info]]: Jump upwards and create a powerful smash upon hitting the ground,that temporarily stuns enemies around and at the same time deals physical damage.
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2250|SmashSpell_NeedWeapon]]: I need a weapon for this move.

==== Configuration Files ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Smash.lua|Smash.lua]] (Lua implementation)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/CustomSpellsList.lua]] (Combat spells list)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java|ItemFactory.java]] (registration)

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:spells|Spells]]
  * [[en:rpd:mechanics|Game Mechanics]]
  * [[en:rpd:combat|Combat Affinity]]
  * [[en:rpd:vertigo_buff|Vertigo]] - The stun effect applied
  * [[en:rpd:warrior_class|Warrior Class]] - Primary user of Combat spells

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