Chaos Shield Left Buff - Code References

• ChaosShieldLeft.lua - Implements the left half of the Chaos Shield with chaotic effects
• ChaosShield.lua - Creates the Chaos Shield and applies the ChaosShieldLeft buff
• shields.lua (Shield library with shared functionality)

<string name="ShieldBuffReady_Name">Shield</string>
<string name="ShieldBuffNotReady_Name">Shield (Not Ready)</string>
<string name="ShieldBuffReady_Info">Your shield is ready to block the next attack.</string>
<string name="ShieldBuffNotReady_Info">Your shield is not ready yet. Wait for it to recharge.</string>

These strings are referenced in the Lua script but are defined in the main game resources:

• English: strings_all.xml
• Russian: values-ru/strings_all.xml
• And other language files as appropriate

• Lua library: buff.lua
• Shield recharge mechanics: shields.lua
• Related to Chaos Shield item: ChaosCrystal.java
• Common classes library: commonClasses.lua

Buff Name in Code: “ChaosShieldLeft” (as used in ChaosShield.lua)

Chaotic Effects on Block: When the Chaos Shield successfully blocks an attack, one of six random effects occurs:

• Heal Bearer: Heals the shield bearer for the blocked damage amount (10% chance to double heal)
• Damage Enemy: Damages the attacker for the blocked damage amount (10% chance to double damage)
• Clone Enemy: Creates a clone of the enemy in an adjacent cell
• Buff Bearer: Applies a random beneficial buff (ManaShield, DieHard, BodyArmor, Blessed, Barkskin, Fury, Speed)
• Curse Enemy: Applies a random debuff (Poison, Ooze, Charm, Slow, Sleep, Roots, Amok, Bleeding, Necrotism, Terror, Paralysis, Cripple, Stun)
• Turn to Sheep: Transforms the enemy into a Sheep for 3-5 turns (bosses immune)

Shield Mechanics:

• Two states: “ready” (icon 47) and “not ready” (icon 48)
• Block chance based on shield level and hero STR
• Damage reduction based on shield level and item level
• Recharge time and wait-after-block time calculated by shields.lua library

• ChaosShieldLeft.lua - Main buff implementation
• ChaosShield.lua - Item that applies this buff
• ChaosCrystal.java - Chaos set collection logic
• strings_all.xml - Chaos Shield string resources
• Sprite: `items/chaosShield.png`