====== Paralysis Buff ======

{{ rpd:images:paralysis_buff.png|Paralysis Buff }}

==== Description ====
Paralysis is a status effect that completely immobilizes the affected character. When a character is paralyzed, they are unable to take any actions until the effect wears off or is removed.

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Duration**: 10 turns by default, modified by Resistance from Ring of Elements
  * **Removal**: Damage has a chance to break the character out of paralysis based on their current HP vs damage taken
  * **Visual Indicator**: PARALYSIS icon appears on character's status bar
  * **Visual Effect**: Character sprite shows PARALYSED state

==== Sources ====
  * **Weapons**: Paralysis enchantment on weapons can stun enemies (not true paralysis, but Stun effect)
  * **Arrows**: Paralysis Arrows inflict paralysis when they hit
  * **Darts**: Curare Darts cause paralysis
  * **Gases**: Paralytic Gas clouds cause paralysis when breathed
  * **Enemies**: Some enemies like Yog's Brain can inflict paralysis
  * **Armor**: Warrior class skill "Shock" can cause paralysis

==== Immunities ====
The following creatures are immune to paralysis:
  * Ghost NPC and Mirror Images
  * Earth and Ice Elementals
  * Yog's brain, heart, and teeth
  * King of Dwarves
  * Piranhas
  * Ice Guardian and Ice Guardian Core
  * Crystal
  * Various undead creatures (Worms, Nightmare, Zombie Gnoll, Pseudo Rat, Runic Skull, Lich, Dread Knight)
  * Mimic types

==== Counters ====
  * **Ring of Elements**: Provides resistance that extends the duration of paralysis effects

==== Content Verification ====
  * **Information Source:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Paralysis.java|Paralysis.java]]
  * **Effect Description:** Based on code analysis of Paralysis class and string resources
  * **String Resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L595-L596|String definitions in strings_all.xml]]
  * **Last Updated:** Verified against current codebase

==== References ====
  * Java source: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Paralysis.java|Paralysis.java]]
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L595-L596|String definitions in strings_all.xml]]
  * Enchantment: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/enchantments/Paralysis.java|Paralysis enchantment]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:stun_buff|Stun]] - Related immobilization effect
  * [[rpd:paralytic_gas|Paralytic Gas]] - Gas that causes paralysis
  * [[rpd:curare_dart|Curare Dart]] - Dart that causes paralysis
  * [[rpd:paralysis_arrow|Paralysis Arrow]] - Arrow that causes paralysis
  * [[rpd:ring_of_elements|Ring of Elements]] - Provides resistance
  * [[rpd:immunities|Immunities]] - List of all immunities in the game

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