====== Icecap ======

{{ rpd:images:item_Icecap.png|Icecap }}

**Icecap** is one of the magical [[rpd:plants|plants]] in Remixed Dungeon that can be grown from its seed. When activated, it releases a cloud of frost gas that can freeze nearby enemies.

==== Item Overview ====
  * **Type:** Seed (can be planted) / Plant (when activated)
  * **Effect:** Emits freezing gas that can cause frost status
  * **Duration:** Effects last for a few turns before dissipating
  * **Area of Effect:** Affects multiple tiles in the surrounding area

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Planting:** Must be planted on grass or soil tiles
  * **Activation:** Automatically activates when stepped on or when certain actions occur nearby
  * **Gas Effect:** The released gas can freeze enemies that pass through it
  * **Frost Status:** Enemies that pass through the gas cloud may become frozen
  * **Duration:** The cloud persists for several turns before fading

==== Acquisition ====
  * Obtained by picking up seeds from existing icecap plants in the dungeon
  * Sometimes found in [[rpd:chests|chests]] and other containers
  * Dropped by certain enemies
  * [[rpd:treasure|Treasure]] category in Treasury.json: [[code:RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/levelsDesc/Treasury.json#L132|Treasury.json example]]

==== Strategy ====
  * Can be used tactically to block passages with frozen enemies
  * Effective against groups of enemies due to area effect
  * Useful for crowd control in narrow corridors
  * Can provide temporary protection while drinking potions or scrolls
  * Best placed strategically to impact multiple enemies

==== Related Items ====
  * [[rpd:seeds|Seeds]] - List of all seeds
  * [[rpd:plants|Plants]] - All plant types
  * [[rpd:ice_elemental_mob|Ice Elemental]] - Enemies related to ice
  * [[rpd:potion_of_frost|Potion of Frost]] - Similar frost effect
  * [[rpd:wand_of_frost|Wand of Frost]] - Frost-based wand

==== Code Reference ====
  * [[code:RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/plants/Icecap.java|Icecap.java]] - Implementation
  * [[code:RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/plants/Plant.java|Plant.java]] - Base plant implementation
  * [[code:RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L890-L891|Icecap strings]] - String resources

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:freezing|Freezing]] - Detailed frost mechanics
  * [[rpd:gas|Gas Effects]] - Other gas-based effects

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