====== Knuckles ======

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**Knuckles** (also known as Knuckleduster) is a melee weapon in Remixed Dungeon. It is a piece of iron shaped to fit around the knuckles.

==== Description ====
According to the game: "A piece of iron shaped to fit around the knuckles." This is a tier 1 weapon that requires 10 strength to use effectively. The average damage of this weapon is 3. This is a fairly fast weapon, and it can be used without serious loss of efficiency even with insufficient strength. A distinctive feature of Knuckles is that it cannot be disarmed.

==== Class in Code ====
* **Java class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Knuckles.java|Knuckles.java]]
* **Inherits from:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java|MeleeWeapon.java]]

==== Properties ====
* **Weapon Type:** Melee Weapon
* **Tier:** 1
* **Strength Requirement:** 10
* **Average Damage:** 3
* **Attack Speed:** Fast
* **Strength Bonus:** 1x (normal strength enhancement)
* **Cannot be disarmed:** Yes
* **Price:** 15 gold

==== Strategy ====
* **Starting weapon:** A good choice for beginners since it doesn't reduce attack speed with insufficient strength
* **Safety:** Cannot be disarmed, making it safe to use in close combat
* **Affordability:** Low price makes it accessible for purchasing and upgrading

==== Comparison with other weapons ====
* **Advantages:** Cannot be disarmed, maintains attack speed even with insufficient strength
* **Disadvantages:** Low base damage compared to other weapons of the same tier

==== Content Verified ====
* Information source: Java Class [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Knuckles.java|Knuckles.java]]
* Stats verification: Extracted directly from Knuckles.java class methods
* Effect descriptions: Based on code analysis and string resources
* String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1116-L1117|Knuckles strings]] (English localization)

==== Related Pages ====
* [[rpd:melee_weapon|Melee Weapon]] - General information about melee weapons
* [[rpd:weapon|Weapon]] - General information about weapon system
* [[rpd:strength|Strength]] - Strength requirement mechanics
* [[rpd:hero|Hero]] - Main playable character
* [[rpd:mechanics|Mechanics]] - General game mechanics

{{tag> rpd items weapons melee }}