rpd:glaive_item
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Glaive
The Glaive is a type of melee weapon in Remixed Dungeon that features an extended reach, allowing attacks from a distance.
Description
The Glaive is a polearm weapon featuring a long shaft with a sharp blade at the end. It combines the reach advantage of a spear with the cutting power of a blade, making it effective at attacking enemies while staying out of immediate retaliation range.
Weapon Properties
- Damage Type: Slashing damage with reach advantage
- Speed: Slow attack speed
- Accuracy: Good accuracy
- Reach: Extended reach allows attacking enemies from further away
- Upgrade Potential: Can be upgraded with Scrolls of Upgrade
- Enchantments: Compatible with weapon enchantments
Stats
- Damage: High damage range for a polearm
- Speed: Slower than average weapons
- Reach: Extended reach beyond normal melee range
- Strength Requirement: High strength requirement to use effectively
Mechanics
- Extended Reach: Can attack enemies from a distance
- Polearm Properties: Special mechanics related to range
- Reach Advantage: Attack enemies while staying out of counter-attack range
- Two-Handed: Requires two hands to wield effectively
Strategy
- Excellent for controlling corridors and choke points
- Allows fighting enemies while maintaining safe distance
- Effective in narrow spaces where enemies can't surround you
- The slow speed requires careful positioning to avoid retaliation
- Best used in open areas where reach advantage can be maximized
Obtaining
- Glaives can be found throughout the dungeon
- May be available in shops, depending on the level
- Relatively rare due to specialized nature
Code References
- Base weapon implementation: MeleeWeapon.java
- Glaive implementation: Glaive.java
- String resources: Glaive strings
See Also
- Melee Weapons - Other close combat weapons
- Melee Combat - General melee combat mechanics
- Weapons - All weapon types
- Spear - Another reach weapon
- Polearms - All polearm weapons
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