====== Glaive ======

{{ rpd:images:glaive_item.png|Glaive }}

The Glaive is a type of [[rpd:melee_weapon|melee weapon]] in Remixed Dungeon that features an extended reach, allowing attacks from a distance.

==== Description ====
The Glaive is a polearm weapon featuring a long shaft with a sharp blade at the end. It combines the reach advantage of a spear with the cutting power of a blade, making it effective at attacking enemies while staying out of immediate retaliation range.

==== Weapon Properties ====
  * **Damage Type:** Slashing damage with reach advantage
  * **Speed:** Slow attack speed
  * **Accuracy:** Good accuracy
  * **Reach:** Extended reach allows attacking enemies from further away
  * **Upgrade Potential:** Can be upgraded with [[rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
  * **Enchantments:** Compatible with [[rpd:weapon_enchantments|weapon enchantments]]

==== Stats ====
  * **Damage:** High damage range for a polearm
  * **Speed:** Slower than average weapons
  * **Reach:** Extended reach beyond normal melee range
  * **Strength Requirement:** High strength requirement to use effectively

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Extended Reach:** Can attack enemies from a distance
  * **Polearm Properties:** Special mechanics related to range
  * **Reach Advantage:** Attack enemies while staying out of counter-attack range
  * **Two-Handed:** Requires two hands to wield effectively

==== Strategy ====
  * Excellent for controlling corridors and choke points
  * Allows fighting enemies while maintaining safe distance
  * Effective in narrow spaces where enemies can't surround you
  * The slow speed requires careful positioning to avoid retaliation
  * Best used in open areas where reach advantage can be maximized

==== Obtaining ====
  * Glaives can be found throughout the dungeon
  * May be available in shops, depending on the level
  * Relatively rare due to specialized nature

==== 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]]
  * Glaive implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java|Glaive.java]]
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1132-L1134|Glaive strings]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - Other close combat weapons
  * [[rpd:melee_combat|Melee Combat]] - General melee combat mechanics
  * [[rpd:weapon_item|Weapons]] - All weapon types
  * [[rpd:spear_item|Spear]] - Another reach weapon
  * [[rpd:polearms|Polearms]] - All polearm weapons

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