====== Wand of Slowness ======

{{ rpd:images:wand_of_slowness_item.png|Wand of Slowness }}

The Wand of Slowness is a magical wand in Remixed Dungeon that reduces the speed of enemies. When zapped at a target, it applies the Slow status effect, making the affected creature move and attack at half its ordinary speed.

==== Effect ====
When used on a target, the Wand of Slowness applies the [[en:rpd:slow_buff|Slow]] status effect:
  * **Speed Reduction:** Affected creatures move and attack at half their ordinary speed
  * **Duration:** The effect lasts for (10 / 3 + effectiveLevel()) turns, where 10 is the base duration of Slow buff
  * **Area of Effect:** Single target only
  * **Range:** Standard wand range
  * **Visual Effect:** Causes a distinctive slowing animation effect

==== Properties ====
  * **Type:** Wand
  * **Special Effect:** Applies Slow status effect to target
  * **Targeting:** Single-target direct aiming
  * **Charges:** Recharges over time like other wands
  * **Image:** ''items.png'' index (determined by SimpleWand base class)

==== Mechanics ====
  * When zapped at a target, applies slow effect for (Slow.duration(char) / 3 + effectiveLevel()) turns
  * The base duration of the Slow buff is 10f, which is modified by Resistance effects
  * As wand level increases, the duration of the slow effect increases (by 1 turn per level)
  * The slow effect reduces action speed by approximately 7.27254 haste level (negative value)
  * The effect duration formula: 10 / 3 + wand effective level (after Resistance modifications)
  * If the wand is zapped at an empty cell, shows "nothing happened" message

==== Strategy ====
  * Use to slow down powerful enemies to gain an advantage in combat
  * Particularly effective against fast-moving enemies that would otherwise be difficult to hit
  * Good for slowing down groups of enemies one by one
  * Can be used defensively to slow approaching enemies
  * Works well in combination with other status effects
  * Very effective against time-sensitive monsters like Tengu
  * Useful during boss fights to create breathing room
  * Synergizes well with other control effects like paralysis or vertigo

==== Content Verification ====
  * **Information source**: Java class [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfSlowness.java|WandOfSlowness.java]]
  * **Stats verification**: Extracted directly from onZap method implementation in code
  * **Effect descriptions**: Based on actual Slow buff application in source code
  * **String resources**: Verified against values/strings_all.xml
  * **Last updated**: December 2025
  * **Source file**: WandOfSlowness.java

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfSlowness.java|WandOfSlowness.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Slow.java|Slow.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/SimpleWand.java|SimpleWand.java]] (base class)

==== String Resources ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L235|WandOfSlowness_Name]]: Wand of Slowness
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L236|WandOfSlowness_Info]]: This wand will cause a creature to move and attack at half its ordinary speed until the effect ends
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L237|WandOfSlowness_Info1]]: nothing happened

==== Configuration Files ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java|ItemFactory.java]] (registration: registerItemClass(WandOfSlowness.class))
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/levelsDesc/Treasury.json]] (drop rates)

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:slow_buff|Slow Buff]] - The status effect applied by this wand
  * [[en:rpd:wands|Wands]] - Other wands in the game
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_firebolt_item|Wand of Firebolt]] - Other damage-dealing wand
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_lightning_item|Wand of Lightning]] - Other direct damage wand
  * [[en:rpd:slow_enchantment|Slow Enchantment]] - Similar slow effect on weapons
  * [[en:rpd:paralysis_buff|Paralysis]] - Other movement-impairing status effect
  * [[en:rpd:wandmaker_npc|Wandmaker NPC]] - Can identify wands

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