rpd:spear_item
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Spears
Spears are a type of melee weapon in Remixed Dungeon that feature longer reach compared to other close combat weapons.
Description
Spears are polearm weapons that offer extended reach compared to shorter melee weapons. This reach advantage allows the wielder to attack enemies while staying out of immediate retaliation range.
Weapon Properties
- Damage Type: Piercing damage
- Speed: Generally slower attack speed
- Accuracy: Good accuracy
- Reach: Extended reach allows attacking from a distance
- Upgrade Potential: Can be upgraded with Scrolls of Upgrade
- Enchantments: Compatible with weapon enchantments
Available Spears
- Spear - Basic spear weapon
- Glaive - Heavier spear variant with longer reach
- Quarterstaff - Balanced spear-like weapon
Mechanics
- Extended Reach: Allows attacking enemies from further away than normal
- Reach Advantage: Can attack enemies while staying out of their counter-attack range
- Polearm Properties: Special properties that may affect combat positioning
Strategy
- Spears are effective against single enemies due to their reach
- Useful for controlling dungeon corridors and choke points
- Best used against enemies that cannot close the distance quickly
- Consider positioning carefully to maximize reach advantage
- May be less effective against multiple enemies due to slower attack speed
Obtaining
- Spears can be found throughout the dungeon
- Some may be available in shops, depending on the level
Code References
- Base weapon implementation: MeleeWeapon.java
- Spear implementations: Spear.java
- String resources: Spear strings
See Also
- Melee Weapons - Other close combat weapons
- Melee Combat - General melee combat mechanics
- Weapons - All weapon types
- Glaive - Longer reach spear variant
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