====== Dart Item ======

{{ rpd:images:dart_sprite.png|Dart }}

The **Dart** is a basic [[rpd:throwing_weapons|throwing weapon]] in [[rpd:remixed_dungeon|Remixed Dungeon]]. It's one of the starting ranged options available to certain classes.

==== Item Overview ====
  * **Type:** Throwing Weapon (Missile) - [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java|Dart.java]]
  * **Tier:** 1 (lowest tier missile weapon)
  * **Damage:** 1-4 (as defined in [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java#L9-L10|Dart.java:9-10]])
  * **Durability:** Single use (consumed after thrown)
  * **Stackable:** Yes, typically found in quantities of 5-15 (as defined in [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java#L20-L22|Dart.java:20-22]])
  * **Weight:** Very light
  * **Price:** 2 gold per dart (as defined in [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java#L24-L26|Dart.java:24-26]])

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Single Use:** Each dart is consumed after being thrown at an [[rpd:enemy|enemy]]
  * **Ranged Attack:** Allows attacking enemies from a distance without engaging in [[rpd:melee_combat|melee combat]]
  * **Stackable:** Multiple darts can be carried and used throughout dungeon exploration
  * **No Strength Requirement:** Can be used by any character regardless of [[rpd:strength_attribute|strength]]
  * **Usable by:** [[rpd:huntress_class|Huntress]], [[rpd:rogue_class|Rogue]], and [[rpd:gnoll_class|Gnoll]] classes (as defined in [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/MissileWeapon.java#L25-L29|MissileWeapon.java:25-29]])

==== Strategy ====
  * Effective for softening enemies before [[rpd:melee_combat|melee combat]]
  * Allows safe attacks from a distance
  * Good for triggering [[rpd:traps|traps]] from a safe distance
  * Useful against groups of weaker enemies
  * Cost-effective ranged option at 2 [[rpd:gold_item|gold]] per dart
  * Better than nothing when no other ranged options are available

==== Acquisition ====
  * Found in random quantities of 5-15 (as defined in [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java#L20-L22|Dart.java:20-22]])
  * Available in [[rpd:shops|shops]] (as seen in [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/levelsDesc/Shop_2021_03.json#L68|Shop_2021_03.json:68]])
  * Dropped by certain [[rpd:enemy|enemies]]
  * Found in [[rpd:chests|chests]] and other containers

==== Code Reference ====
  * Java Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java|Dart.java]]
  * Parent Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/MissileWeapon.java|MissileWeapon.java]]
  * String Resources:
    * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1158-L1160|Dart_Name, Dart_Info, Dart_Gender]]
  * Treasury Configuration: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/levelsDesc/Treasury.json#L145|Treasury.json example]]

==== Related Items ====
  * [[rpd:throwing_weapons|Throwing Weapons]] - Other ranged weapons
  * [[rpd:weapons|Weapons]] - Other weapon types
  * [[rpd:missile_weapons|Missile Weapons]] - Other missile weapons
  * [[rpd:curare_dart_item|Curare Dart]] - Special dart with paralysis effect
  * [[rpd:incendiary_dart_item|Incendiary Dart]] - Special dart with fire effect

{{tag> rpd items weapons throwing missile dart}}