====== Heart of Darkness Item ======

{{ rpd:images:heartofdarkness_sprite.png|Heart of Darkness }}

The **Heart of Darkness** is a powerful artifact dropped by the [[rpd:treacherous_spirit_mob|Treacherous Spirit]]. When equipped, it provides unique defensive abilities by summoning spirits when the wearer takes damage.

==== Stats ====
  * **Rarity**: Very Rare
  * **Weight**: 20
  * **Type**: Artifact
  * **Always Identified**: Yes

==== Description ====
''"Black pulsating heart of the Treacherous Spirit."'' The Heart of Darkness is an ancient artifact that surrounds its owner with a veil of darkness. Each time the owner takes damage, a Spirit of Pain is summoned to fight for them.

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Trigger**: Activates whenever damage is taken by the wearer
  * **Effect**: Spawns a Spirit of Pain in an adjacent empty cell
  * **Spirit Properties**:
    * **HP**: 80
    * **Attack/Defense**: 30
    * **Damage**: 5-10
    * **Damage Reduction**: 20
    * **Flying**: Yes
    * **EXP**: 0 (no experience when killed)
    * **Lifespan**: The spirit takes 6 self-damage each turn and dies after a few turns
  * **Buff Name**: Dark Veil (surrounds owner with darkness)

==== Acquisition ====
  * Dropped by [[rpd:treacherous_spirit|Treacherous Spirit]] in the Guts level
  * Extremely rare and valuable item

==== Strategy ====
  * Provides defensive value by summoning helpers when taking damage
  * The Spirits of Pain have limited lifespan but can distract enemies
  * Particularly useful in dangerous situations where taking damage is likely
  * The spirits spawned are temporary but can provide tactical advantages

==== Source Code Reference ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/guts/HeartOfDarkness.java|HeartOfDarkness.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/guts/SpiritOfPain.java|SpiritOfPain.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/guts/TreacherousSpirit.java#L30|TreacherousSpirit.java (drop)]]

==== String Resources ====
<code xml>
<string name="HeartOfDarkness_Name">Heart of darkness</string>
<string name="HeartOfDarkness_Info">Black pulsating heart of the Treacherous Spirit.</string>
<string name="DarkVeilBuff_Name">Dark veil</string>
<string name="DarkVeilBuff_Info">A veil of darkness surrounds the owner, summoning a spirit every time damage is taken.</string>
</code>

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:treacherous_spirit_mob|Treacherous Spirit]] - Source of the artifact
  * [[rpd:spirit_of_pain_mob|Spirit of Pain]] - Creature summoned by the artifact
  * [[rpd:artifacts|Artifacts]] - Other special items

{{tag> rpd items heart_darkness artifact powerful}}