====== Melee ======

{{ rpd:images:item_ShortSword.png|Melee Weapon }}

**Melee** refers to close combat in Remixed Dungeon, where the hero must be adjacent to enemies to attack them using melee weapons.

==== Description ====
Melee combat is the primary form of combat in Remixed Dungeon, where the hero engages enemies directly in hand-to-hand combat using weapons that require close proximity.

==== Melee Weapons ====
  * [[rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - All types of close-combat weapons
  * **Swords**: Balanced weapons with good stats
  * **Axes**: High damage but slower attacks
  * **Maces**: Good balance of damage and speed
  * **Daggers**: Fast attacks with lower damage
  * **Special**: [[rpd:kusarigama|Kusarigama]] with extended range

==== Advantages of Melee Combat ====
  * No need to carry ammunition
  * Generally higher damage potential than basic ranged options
  * More reliable in tight spaces
  * Full control over positioning

==== Disadvantages of Melee Combat ====
  * Requires close proximity to dangerous enemies
  * Risk of taking damage during combat
  * Vulnerable to enemies with ranged attacks
  * Limited tactical options compared to ranged combat

==== Melee Combat Strategy ====
  * Use terrain to your advantage (narrow corridors, choke points)
  * Position yourself to fight one enemy at a time
  * Maintain distance from ranged enemies
  * Keep healing items accessible for emergencies

==== Positioning in Melee Combat ====
  * Doorways can be used to fight enemies one at a time
  * Corners provide protection from multiple enemies
  * Consider escape routes before engaging
  * Use traps to your advantage

==== Special Melee Techniques ====
  * **Kiting**: Moving away after attacks to prevent retaliation
  * **Corner fighting**: Using level geometry to prevent multiple enemies
  * **Disengagement**: Moving away when health is low

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:combat|Combat]] - General combat mechanics
  * [[rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - Specific weapons for melee
  * [[rpd:ranged_weapons|Ranged Weapons]] - Alternative to melee combat
  * [[rpd:weapons|Weapons]] - All weapon types
  * [[rpd:tactics|Tactics]] - Combat strategies

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Actor.java|Actor.java]] and [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Char.java|Char.java]] combat implementations
  * All melee mechanics verified against actual game code

{{tag> rpd mechanics combat melee}}