The Strength buff temporarily increases the character's strength, providing various combat and utility benefits. This buff directly affects the character's effective strength stat.

• Increases the character's effective strength rating
• Allows wielding of heavier weapons and armor without strength penalties
• May improve damage output with strength-dependent weapons
• Can affect certain other mechanics that scale with strength

• The duration of the Strength buff varies depending on the source that applied it
• When the buff expires, the character returns to their normal strength rating

• Potion of Strength - Permanently increases base strength by 1
• Some equipment may provide temporary strength bonuses
• Various other items and abilities in the game may temporarily boost strength

• Strength is managed through the Hero class and buff system
• Related implementation: Hero.java - Manages character strength stat
• Potion of Strength: PotionOfStrength.java

• Potion of Strength - Permanently increases strength
• Hero - The character affected by this buff
• Strength - The core stat affected by this buff
• Equipment - Weapons and armor that benefit from increased strength