====== Ring of Thorns ======

{{ rpd:images:ring_of_thorns_item.png|Ring of Thorns }}

A Ring of Thorns is a ring in Remixed Dungeon that provides defensive benefits by damaging enemies when they attack the wearer.

==== Effect ====
The Ring of Thorns has a passive effect that activates when the wearer takes damage from a melee attack:
  * **Thorns Damage:** When the wearer is hit by a melee attack, the attacker takes damage equal to a percentage of the damage dealt
  * **Damage Return:** The percentage of damage returned increases with ring level
  * **Melee Only:** Only triggers on melee attacks, not ranged or magical attacks

==== Properties ====
  * **Rarity:** Rare
  * **Weight:** 2
  * **Durability:** Permanent
  * **Slot:** Accessory (Ring slot)
  * **Curses:** Can be cursed, turning the effect against the wearer

==== Function ====
  * **Passive Effect:** Works automatically when equipped
  * **Scaling:** Damage return percentage increases with ring level (+1)
  * **Thorns Damage:** When hit by a melee attack, attacker takes percentage of damage back
  * **Curse Reverse:** If cursed, the wearer takes the returned damage instead

==== Strategy ====
  * Effective for close combat heroes who take regular melee damage
  * Particularly useful against single powerful enemies when fighting in melee
  * Less effective against ranged enemies or magic users
  * More effective at higher levels when the ring is upgraded
  * Consider the risk vs. benefit against enemies with dangerous attacks
  * Good for defensive builds that expect to take damage

==== Obtaining ====
  * Found as random drops in dungeon levels
  * Available in shops (less common)
  * Sometimes found in special treasure rooms
  * Dropped by certain enemies

==== Content Verification ====
  * Java Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfThorns.java|RingOfThorns.java]]
  * Source Code Location: RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfThorns.java
  * String Resource: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2618|RingOfThorns_Name]] and [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2619|RingOfThorns_Info]]
  * Implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java#L301|registerItemClass(RingOfThorns.class)]]
  * Entity Kind: ring_of_thorns (via getEntityKind())
  * Machine-readable data: [[mr:ring_of_thorns_item|mr:ring_of_thorns_item]]

==== Related Items ====
  * [[rpd:rings_item|Rings]] - Other rings in the game
  * [[rpd:armor_glyphs|Armor Glyphs]] - Defensive enhancements for armor
  * [[rpd:ring_of_shadows_item|Ring of Shadows]] - Stealth-focused ring
  * [[rpd:ring_of_frost_item|Ring of Frost]] - Frost-based offensive ring
  * [[rpd:ring_of_power_item|Ring of Power]] - Magic-focused ring

{{tag> rpd items rings thorns defensive}}