Shuriken

Shuriken are throwing weapons that can be used to attack enemies from a distance.

• Usage: Thrown at enemies to deal damage
• Durability: Each shuriken is single-use when thrown
• Speed: Fast attack speed with DLY = 0.5f allowing multiple throws per turn
• Damage: Moderate damage (MIN: 2, MAX: 6) for a throwing weapon
• Range: Effective at medium range
• STR Required: 13 STR to use effectively
• Price: 15 gold per shuriken
• Behavior: Fast rotating projectile that moves in a straight line

• High attack speed allows multiple attacks per turn
• Can hit enemies that are several tiles away
• Can be used when trapped or surrounded
• Good for chipping away at enemy health before melee combat
• High rate of fire (very fast throw speed)

• Each shuriken is consumed after use
• Lower damage compared to melee weapons of similar level
• Requires ammunition
• Higher STR requirement (13 STR) compared to other throwing weapons like darts

• Useful for softening up enemies before engaging in melee
• Good for hitting enemies that are just out of melee range
• Effective against groups of weaker enemies
• Can be used while under the effect of certain buffs
• High rate of fire allows applying debuffs more frequently (like when used with enchantments)
• Often found in groups of 5-15 when randomly generated

• Shuriken.java

• Ranged Weapons - Other throwing and ranged options
• Throwing Weapons - General category including shuriken
• Darts - Similar single-use throwing weapon
• Equipment - General equipment information