====== Melee Weapon ======

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

**Melee Weapons** are weapons in Remixed Dungeon designed for close combat. They are used in direct hand-to-hand combat with enemies.

==== Description ====
Melee weapons are equipment items held in the hero's main hand for close-range combat. They vary in attack speed, damage range, and special properties.

==== Properties ====
  * **Attack Skill:** Bonus to hit chance in combat
  * **Damage Range:** Minimum and maximum damage dealt per hit
  * **Durability:** How many uses before the weapon breaks (if applicable)
  * **Speed Factor:** How quickly the weapon can be used in combat
  * **Enchantment:** Special magical effect (for upgraded weapons)

==== Melee Weapon Types ====
  * **[[rpd:sword_item|Swords]]** - Versatile bladed weapons
  * **[[rpd:dagger_item|Daggers]]** - Fast, light piercing weapons
  * **[[rpd:axe_item|Axes]]** - Heavy-hitting weapons
  * **[[rpd:mace_item|Maces]]** - Blunt weapons with crushing damage
  * **[[rpd:spear_item|Spears]]** - Thrusting weapons with reach
  * **[[rpd:war_hammer|War Hammer]]** - Heavy blunt weapons
  * **[[rpd:quarterstaff|Quarterstaff]]** - Balanced two-handed weapons
  * **[[rpd:kusarigama_item|Kusarigama]]** - Scythe with chain

==== Combat Strategy ====
  * **High Damage vs. Speed:** Choose between heavy hitter weapons or fast attackers
  * **Versatility:** Some weapons work better with certain [[rpd:hero_class|hero classes]]
  * **[[rpd:enchantments|Enchantments]]:** Consider what magical properties benefit your fighting style
  * **Durability:** Some weapons are more resilient than others

==== Special Properties ====
  * **Blocking:** Some weapons can block attacks (like [[rpd:war_hammer|War Hammer]])
  * **Reach:** Some weapons can attack adjacent enemies (like [[rpd:spear_item|Spear]])
  * **Strength:** Some weapons require minimum strength to wield effectively

==== Upgrades ====
  * Melee weapons can be [[rpd:upgrade|upgraded]] using [[rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
  * [[rpd:enchantments|Enchantments]] can be applied to provide special effects
  * Higher levels provide better stats

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java|MeleeWeapon.java]] - Base melee weapon class
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/WeaponFactory.java|WeaponFactory.java]] - Weapon creation factory
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1586-L1700|Melee weapon strings]] - English names and descriptions
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L1527-L1631|Melee weapon strings (Russian)]] - Russian localization

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:weapon_item|Weapon]]
  * [[rpd:ranged_weapon_item|Ranged Weapon]]
  * [[rpd:enchantments|Enchantments]]
  * [[rpd:hero_class|Hero Classes]]
  * [[rpd:combat_mechanics|Combat Mechanics]]

{{tag> rpd items weapons melee equipment }}