====== Throwing Knives ======

{{ rpd:images:shuriken_item.png|Throwing Knife }}

Throwing knives are a type of [[rpd:ranged_weapon|ranged weapon]] in Remixed Dungeon that can be thrown at enemies for immediate damage.

==== Description ====
Throwing knives are lightweight weapons designed to be hurled at enemies from a distance. They are generally fast to use and can be useful for softening up enemies before engaging in melee combat.

==== Weapon Properties ====
  * **Range:** Short to medium range
  * **Ammunition:** Consumed upon use (unless recovered)
  * **Accuracy:** Good accuracy
  * **Speed:** Fast attack speed
  * **Damage:** Moderate damage per throw
  * **Stackable:** Usually stack up to 10-20 per slot

==== Available Throwing Knives ====
  * [[rpd:shuriken_item|Shuriken]] - Star-shaped throwing weapons
  * **Throwing Knife** - Standard knife variant
  * **Throwing Dart** - Sharp pointed projectiles
  * **Javelin** - Heavier throwing spear variant

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Consumable:** Each throw typically consumes one item
  * **Quick Use:** Fast to throw in combat
  * **Line of Sight:** Requires clear line of sight to target
  * **Ranged Combat:** Allows attacking without direct engagement
  * **Multiple Shots:** Can stack multiple items for repeated attacks

==== Strategy ====
  * Throwing knives are good for softening enemies before melee
  * Useful for triggering traps from a safe distance
  * Can be used to attack enemies behind obstacles
  * Best used when ammunition is abundant
  * Great for emergencies when other options aren't available

==== Obtaining ====
  * Throwing knives can be found throughout the dungeon
  * Some may be available in shops, depending on the level
  * Often found in larger quantities than other weapons

==== Code References ====
  * Base weapon implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/MissileWeapon.java|MissileWeapon.java]]
  * Throwing knife implementations: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Shuriken.java|Shuriken.java]]
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1168-L1170|Shuriken strings]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:ranged_combat|Ranged Combat]] - General ranged combat mechanics
  * [[rpd:ranged_weapon|Ranged Weapons]] - All ranged weapon types
  * [[rpd:throwing_weapons|Throwing Weapons]] - Other throwable items
  * [[rpd:darts_item|Darts]] - Another type of throwing projectile

{{tag> rpd weapons ranged throwing knives }}