====== Ranged Weapon ======

{{ rpd:images:ranged_weapon_item.png|Ranged Weapon }}

**Ranged Weapons** are weapons in Remixed Dungeon that allow the hero to attack enemies from a distance without requiring direct contact.

==== Description ====
Ranged weapons allow the hero to attack enemies from a safe distance using ammunition or magical charges. They are effective for kiting enemies and avoiding dangerous close combat.

==== Properties ====
  * **Attack Skill:** Bonus to hit chance at range
  * **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
  * **Ammunition Type:** What projectiles are required to fire the weapon

==== Ranged Weapon Types ====
  * **[[rpd:bow_item|Bows]]** - Traditional projectile weapons requiring arrows
  * **[[rpd:crossbow_item|Crossbows]]** - Powerful ranged weapons with slower fire rate
  * **[[rpd:dart_item|Dart Throwers]]** - Throwing weapons for short-medium range
  * **[[rpd:wand_item|Wands]]** - Magic projectile weapons with charges

==== Ammunition Systems ====
  * **[[rpd:arrow_item|Arrows]]** - Standard ammunition for bows
  * **[[rpd:bolt_item|Bolts]]** - Ammunition for crossbows
  * **[[rpd:dart_item|Darts]]** - Thrown projectiles
  * **[[rpd:ammo|Ammunition]]** - General ammunition types

==== Combat Strategy ====
  * **Kiting:** Maintain distance while dealing damage
  * **Positioning:** Use ranged weapons to fight from safe positions
  * **Ammunition Management:** Ensure adequate supply of required ammunition
  * **Charges:** For wands, manage limited charges effectively

==== Special Properties ====
  * **Range:** Distance weapons can effectively fire
  * **Accuracy:** Hit chance at various ranges
  * **Rate of Fire:** How quickly the weapon can be fired
  * **Special Effects:** Some ranged weapons have additional effects

==== Upgrades ====
  * Ranged weapons can be [[rpd:upgrade|upgraded]] using [[rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
  * Some allow [[rpd:enchantments|enchantments]] 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/ranged/RangedWeapon.java|RangedWeapon.java]] - Base ranged 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|Ranged 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|Ranged weapon strings (Russian)]] - Russian localization

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:weapon_item|Weapon]]
  * [[rpd:melee_weapon_item|Melee Weapon]]
  * [[rpd:enchantments|Enchantments]]
  * [[rpd:ammo|Ammunition]]
  * [[rpd:hero_class|Hero Classes]]
  * [[rpd:combat_mechanics|Combat Mechanics]]

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