====== Throwing Stones ======

{{ rpd:images:throwing_stone_item.png|Throwing Stone }}

Throwing stones are a type of [[rpd:ranged_weapon|ranged weapon]] in Remixed Dungeon that serve as basic throwable projectiles for ranged combat.

==== Description ====
Throwing stones are simple, low-damage throwing weapons that are often used as starter ranged options. They are generally weak compared to other throwing weapons but are readily available and useful for basic ranged attacks.

==== Weapon Properties ====
  * **Range:** Short to medium range
  * **Ammunition:** Consumed upon use
  * **Accuracy:** Basic accuracy
  * **Speed:** Moderate attack speed
  * **Damage:** Low damage per throw
  * **Stackable:** Usually stack up to high quantities
  * **Availability:** Common item, often found in abundance

==== Available Throwing Stones ====
  * **Throwing Stone** - Basic stone projectile
  * **Rock** - Another basic stone variant
  * **Other variants** - Various stone types (details to be added)

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Consumable:** Each throw consumes one stone
  * **Basic Use:** Simple throwing weapon with no special properties
  * **Line of Sight:** Requires clear line of sight to target
  * **Ranged Combat:** Allows attacking without direct engagement
  * **Ammunition:** Common alternative when other ranged options are unavailable

==== Strategy ====
  * Throwing stones are useful for minor ranged attacks
  * Best used when other ammunition is unavailable
  * Can be used to trigger traps from a safe distance
  * Low damage makes them less effective against strong enemies
  * Good for practicing ranged attacks without using valuable ammunition

==== Obtaining ====
  * Throwing stones can be found throughout the dungeon
  * Very common, often found in large quantities
  * Some may be available in shops at low cost

==== 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 stone implementations: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Rock.java|Rock.java]]
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1170-L1172|Rock/Throwing Stone 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
  * [[rpd:throwing_knife_item|Throwing Knives]] - Higher-tier throwing weapons

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