en:rpd:wand_item
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Wand
Description
Wands are magical items that store a limited number of charges and use them to perform powerful magical effects. Each wand type has a unique effect and different recharge rate.
Properties
- Charges: Number of magical charges available for use
- Charges per Rank: How many charges are restored per turn at each level
- Max Charges: Maximum number of charges the wand can hold
- Cursed: If cursed, the wand may activate randomly or have negative effects
Wand Types
- Wand of Magic Missile - Basic damage wand
- Wand of Lightning - Electric damage in an arc
- Wand of Firebolt - Fire damage to an area
- Wand of Cold Ray - Cold damage with slowing effect
- Wand of Poison - Creates poison gas clouds
- Wand of Disintegration - High damage through walls
- Wand of Bleeding - Causes bleeding damage over time
- Wand of Prismatic Light - Light damage to undead and demons
- Wand of Regrowth - Creates grass and heals plants
- Wand of Transfusion - Heals allies and harms enemies
- Wand of Corrosion - Creates damaging gas clouds
Usage
- Charging: Wands recharge over time while carried
- Targeting: Most wands require targeting a location or enemy
- Recharge Speed: Varies by wand type and upgrade level
- Cursed Wands: May backfire or activate randomly when cursed
Upgrades
- Wands can be upgraded using Scrolls of Upgrade
- Each upgrade increases maximum charges and recharge rate
- Higher-level wands have more charges available
Strategy
- Charge Management: Use charges wisely; they recharge slowly
- Situational Use: Different wands excel in different situations
- Upgrade Priority: Consider upgrading powerful wands over weak ones
- Cursed Wands: Identify and remove curses quickly, or embrace the chaos
- Multiple Wands: Consider carrying multiple wands for varied effects
Identification
- Uncursed wands are unidentified initially
- Scrolls of Identify reveal wand type permanently
- Potions of Mind Vision can temporarily identify wands
Code References
- Wand.java - Base wand class
- WandFactory.java - Wand creation factory
- Wand strings - English names and descriptions
- Wand strings (Russian) - Russian localization
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