====== Wand of Frost ======

{{ rpd:images:wand_of_frost_item.png|Wand of Frost }}

The **Wand of Frost** is a wand in Remixed Dungeon that shoots bolts of cold energy, dealing moderate damage and chilling enemies.

==== Item Overview ====
  * **Type:** Wand
  * **Rarity:** Uncommon
  * **Special Effect:** Deals damage and applies chill/freeze effects to enemies
  * **Damage Type:** Magic (cold/ice)

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Chill Effect:** Targets hit are chilled, reducing their speed for 3-5 turns (duration increases with wand level)
  * **Freeze Effect:** At higher levels, has a chance to freeze enemies solid for 2-4 turns
  * **Damage:** Deals moderate damage to targets in a direct line
  * **Charges:** Starts with 3 charges, can be increased with upgrades
  * **Identification:** Becomes identified after being used or after being seen in the inventory for enough time
  * **Curse Effect:** When cursed, may chill the hero instead of enemies

==== Strategy ====
  * Excellent for crowd control, slowing groups of enemies
  * Effective against fast, dangerous enemies to reduce their mobility
  * Useful for kiting enemies while attacking from a safe distance
  * Good for conserving health by controlling enemy movement
  * Synergizes well with melee combat by slowing enemy attacks
  * Particularly effective in corridors where enemies are in a line

==== Obtaining ====
  * Found throughout dungeon levels
  * Available in shops at moderate prices (when identified)
  * Dropped by various enemies
  * Found in containers and special rooms
  * Occasional reward from shops or quests

==== Effect ====
When fired, the Wand of Frost shoots a bolt of cold energy in the targeted direction, chilling or freezing enemies it hits, reducing their speed and potentially stopping them in place temporarily.

According to the game's string resources: "This wand emits a chill bolt that slows enemies, or freezes them solid if they're already chilled."

==== Code References ====
  * **Java Implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfFrost.java|WandOfFrost.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]]
  * **Chill Mechanics:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Chill.java|Chill.java]] (how chill effect works)
  * **Freeze Mechanics:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Frost.java|Frost.java]] (how freeze effect works)
  * **Wand Damage Formula:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/Wand.java#L48-L50|Wand.java#L48-L50]] (base wand damage calculation)
  * **Cold Damage System:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Char.java#L120-L125|Char.java#L120-L125]] (how cold damage is applied)
  * **Russian String Resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L1953-L1955|WandOfFrost_Name, WandOfFrost_Info, WandOfFrost_Gender]]
  * **Configuration:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/itemsDesc/Wands.json|Wands.json]] (item configuration)

==== Related Items ====
  * [[rpd:wand|Wands]] - General information about wands
  * [[rpd:wand_of_firebolt_item|Wand of Firebolt]] - Fire-based damage wand
  * [[rpd:wand_of_lightning_item|Wand of Lightning]] - Electricity-based damage wand
  * [[rpd:ice|Ice mechanics]] - Information about ice and freezing effects
  * [[rpd:hero|Hero]] - Main playable character

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