====== Shuriken ======

{{ rpd:images:shuriken_item.png|Shuriken }}

**Shuriken** are throwing weapons in Remixed Dungeon that offer a high rate of fire with moderate damage.

==== Item Overview ====
  * **Type:** Throwing Weapon
  * **Rarity:** Uncommon
  * **Special Effect:** High rate of fire
  * **Usage:** Ranged combat with high attack speed

==== Description ====
Star-shaped pieces of metal with razor-sharp blades that do significant damage to their targets. They can be thrown at a very high rate, making them excellent for rapid attacks. Shuriken are the signature weapon of the Huntress class, which starts with a set of them.

==== Stats ====
  * **Strength Required:** 13 STR
  * **Damage:** 2-6
  * **Durability:** Single use (thrown away after use)
  * **Delay:** 0.5f (very fast throwing rate)
  * **Price:** 15 per shuriken

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Fast Throwing Rate:** Has a very low delay making it ideal for rapid attacks
  * **Projectile Behavior:** Fast rotating but does not fly straight (affects trajectory)
  * **Stackable:** Can be stacked with other shurikens
  * **Not Upgradable:** Cannot be upgraded with scrolls
  * **Always Identified:** No need to identify

==== Usage ====
  * **Ranged Combat:** Used for dealing damage from a distance
  * **High Rate of Fire:** Excellent for applying pressure without waiting long between throws
  * **Huntress Starting Item:** The Huntress class starts with a stack of shurikens

==== Obtaining ====
  * Found randomly throughout the dungeon levels
  * Available in shops
  * Dropped by enemies
  * Huntress class starts with multiple shurikens

==== Strategy ====
  * Excellent for dealing consistent damage while minimizing risk
  * Good for triggering effects that activate on hit
  * The high rate of fire makes it useful against enemies with predictable movement
  * Be aware of the limited quantity as shurikens are consumed upon use
  * Works well with the Huntress's special abilities

==== Related Items ====
  * [[rpd:huntress_class|Huntress]] - Hero class that starts with shurikens
  * [[rpd:ranged_combat|Ranged Combat]] - General mechanics for throwing weapons
  * [[rpd:missile_weapons|Missile Weapons]] - Other throwing weapons in the game

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Shuriken.java|Shuriken.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/HuntressArmor.java|HuntressArmor.java]] (gives shurikens)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1167-L1169|String resources]]

{{tag> rpd items weapons missiles throwing }}