====== Root Spell - Code References ======

{{ rpd:images:root_spell_spell.png|Root Spell Icon }}

**Root** is an elemental spell that immobilizes targets by rooting them in place.

===== Entity Type =====
Spell (Java implementation)

===== Java Classes =====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mechanics/spells/RootSpell.java|RootSpell.java]]
    * Package: `com.nyrds.pixeldungeon.mechanics.spells`
    * Constructor configuration:
      * `targetingType = SpellHelper.TARGET_CHAR_NOT_SELF` - Cannot target self
      * `magicAffinity = SpellHelper.AFFINITY_ELEMENTAL` - Elemental magic affinity
      * `level = 2` - Spell level requirement
      * `image = 2` - Sprite index
      * `spellCost = 2` - SP cost to cast
    * Cast method applies `Roots` buff for 10 ticks
    * Visual effects: EarthParticle emitter burst (5 particles) + light blue burst (3 particles)
    * Sound effect: `Assets.SND_PUFF`
    * Used in: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mechanics/spells/SpellFactory.java|SpellFactory.java]] (Line 122)
    * Texture: `spellsIcons/elemental.png`

===== JSON Configuration =====
This entity is implemented in Java, no JSON configuration exists

===== String Resources =====
English (values/strings_all.xml):
<code xml>
<string name="RootSpell_Name">Root</string>
<string name="RootSpell_Info">Roots the selected character, making it unable for him to move for a short period of time.</string>
</code>

Russian (values-ru/strings_all.xml):
<code xml>
<string name="RootSpell_Name">Корни</string>
<string name="RootSpell_Info">Опутывает выбранного персонажа, не позволяя тому двигаться в течение короткого промежутка времени.</string>
</code>

Spanish (values-es/strings_all.xml):
<code xml>
<string name="RootSpell_Name">Raíces</string>
<string name="RootSpell_Info">Raíces que sujetan a un personaje/enemigo y hacen imposible su movimiento por un corto tiempo.</string>
</code>

French (values-fr/strings_all.xml):
<code xml>
<string name="RootSpell_Name">Enraciner</string>
<string name="RootSpell_Info">Enracine le personnage sélectionné le rendant incapable de bouger pour un court laps de temps.</string>
</code>

German (values-de/strings_all.xml):
<code xml>
<string name="RootSpell_Name">Verwurzeln</string>
<string name="RootSpell_Info">Verwurzelt ausgewählten Charakter und macht es ihm unmöglich für eine kurze Weile sich zu Bewegen.</string>
</code>

===== Lua Scripts =====
This entity is implemented in Java, no Lua script exists

===== Related mr Entities =====
  * [[mr:roots_buff|Roots (Buff)]] - The buff applied by this spell
  * [[mr:elemental_affinity_spell_mechanic|Elemental Affinity (Spell Mechanic)]] - Magic affinity type
  * [[mr:mage_class|Mage Class]] - Has innate access to this spell
  * [[mr:spell|Spell System]] - Base spell mechanics

===== Game Mechanics =====
  * **Target**: Any character except self
  * **Duration**: 10 ticks (approximately 10 seconds)
  * **Effect**: Prevents target movement
  * **Magic Affinity**: Elemental
  * **SP Cost**: 2 spell points
  * **Level Requirement**: 2
  * **Visual Effects**: Earth particles + light blue burst
  * **Sound**: Puff sound effect

===== Code Fragments =====
<code java>
// RootSpell.java constructor
RootSpell() {
    targetingType = SpellHelper.TARGET_CHAR_NOT_SELF;
    magicAffinity = SpellHelper.AFFINITY_ELEMENTAL;
    level = 2;
    image = 2;
    spellCost = 2;
}

// Cast method
@Override
public boolean cast(@NotNull Char chr, @NotNull Char target){
    if(target.valid()) {
        target.getSprite().emitter().burst( EarthParticle.FACTORY, 5 );
        target.getSprite().burst( 0xFF99FFFF, 3 );
        Buff.prolong( target, Roots.class, 10 );
        Sample.INSTANCE.play( Assets.SND_PUFF );
        castCallback(chr);
        return true;
    }
    return false;
}
</code>