====== Wand of Amok ======

{{ rpd:images:wand_of_amok_item.png|Wand of Amok Item }}

**Wand of Amok** is a wand in Remixed Pixel Dungeon that causes the target to run amok, attacking random creatures in its vicinity.

==== Description ====
The Wand of Amok shoots purple light that will make the target run amok, attacking random creatures in its vicinity. If used on the hero, it will instead apply Vertigo to the hero, causing disorientation.

==== Stats ====
  * **Type:** Wand
  * **Charges:** 3 + level (base: 3, increases with upgrades)
  * **Damage:** Self-targeting causes Vertigo
  * **Effect:** Causes Amok status on targets
  * **Zap Effect:** Purple light zap effect
  * **Targeting:** Ranged single target

==== Mechanics ====
  * When used on enemies: Applies Amok status for (3 + effective wand level) turns
  * When used on the hero: Applies Vertigo status instead of Amok
  * Amok causes the affected creature to attack random targets in its vicinity
  * If no valid targets are available, the creature may attack itself
  * Vertigo affects the hero's movement, making them move randomly for a short time

==== Usage ====
The Wand of Amok can be used for:
  * Causing chaos among groups of enemies
  * Making enemies attack each other
  * Creating opportunities to escape dangerous situations
  * Disorienting enemies to gain a tactical advantage

==== Strategy ====
How to effectively use the Wand of Amok:
  * Use in groups of enemies to make them fight each other
  * Be careful not to use on allies as it will affect them negatively
  * Effective against enemies that have summoned allies (the summons might attack the summoner)
  * Good for breaking up formations of enemies
  * Consider the effective level of the wand when calculating amok duration

==== Data Validation ====
This information is extracted directly from the game code and validated against the source implementation. The details are accurate as of the referenced source files and provide reliable information about the wand mechanics.

==== Content Verification ====
* Information source: Java Class in Remixed Dungeon codebase
* Stats verified: Yes, extracted directly from wand class properties
* Effect descriptions: Generated from code analysis and string resources
* Last updated: Based on WandOfAmok.java

==== Source Code ====
  * Java Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfAmok.java|WandOfAmok.java]]
  * Simple Wand Base Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/SimpleWand.java|SimpleWand.java]]
  * Wand Base Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/Wand.java|Wand.java]]
  * Amok Buff: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Amok.java|Amok.java]]
  * Vertigo Buff: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Vertigo.java|Vertigo.java]]
  * String Resources (English): [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L200|WandOfAmok strings (line 200-203)]]
  * String Resources (Russian): [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L201|WandOfAmok strings (line 201-203)]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:wands|Wands]]
  * [[rpd:amok_buff|Amok Buff]]
  * [[rpd:vertigo_buff|Vertigo Buff]]
  * [[rpd:items|Items]]

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