rpd:ring_upgrades_mechanic
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Ring Upgrades
Ring upgrades are enhancement levels that increase the base stats and effects of rings in Remixed Dungeon.
Upgrade Mechanics
Rings can be upgraded to improve their performance:
- Positive Upgrades - Each positive level increases the ring's effectiveness
- Negative Upgrades - Each negative level decreases the ring's effectiveness
- Curses - Negative effects that can be applied to rings (removed when upgrading)
Positive Upgrades
Each positive upgrade level provides:
- Increased potency of ring's special effect
- For example, Ring of Accuracy provides better hit chance with higher upgrades
- Ring of Evasion provides better dodge chance with higher upgrades
- No change to resource costs or charges used
Negative Upgrades
Negative upgrades result in:
- Reduced effectiveness of ring's special effect
- For example, Ring of Accuracy provides worse hit chance with negative upgrades
- Lower overall performance in ring's specialized area
Acquisition
- Scroll of Upgrade - Applies a single upgrade level to any upgradable item (weapon, armor, ring)
- Also removes curses from the item
- Does not add special properties to rings
- Shop purchases - Occasionally found in higher-level shops
- Treasure drops - Higher-level rings may spawn upgraded
Code References
- Java Class: Ring.upgrade() method
- Item Upgrade: Item.upgrade() and Item.degrade() methods
- Scroll of Upgrade: ScrollOfUpgrade.java
Strategy
- Identify which rings are most beneficial to your playstyle
- Prioritize upgrading rings that significantly impact your gameplay
- For rings with high upgrade levels, ensure you can meet any additional requirements
- Consider that upgrading a cursed ring will remove the curse
Preservation
- Scroll of Remove Curse - Can remove curses but doesn't directly downgrade rings
- Upgrading removes curses from rings automatically
See Also
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