====== Gladiator Armor ======

{{ rpd:images:gladiator_armor_item.png|Gladiator Armor }}

The **Gladiator Armor** is [[en:rpd:class_armor_item|class armor]] for the [[en:rpd:warrior_class|Warrior]] that enables special combo attacks when fighting in melee range.

==== Item Overview ====
  * **Type:** [[en:rpd:class_armor_item|Class Armor]]
  * **Class:** [[en:rpd:warrior_class|Warrior]]
  * **Special Effect:** Enables combo attacks that increase damage with each successive hit
  * **Usage:** Equipped as body armor
  * **[[en:rpd:identification|Identification]]:** Becomes identified when worn or when seen in inventory after being identified

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Combo System:** Each successful melee hit adds to a combo counter
  * **Damage Bonus:** Combo counter increases damage of the next attack
  * **Combo Timeout:** Combo counter resets after a certain number of turns or taking damage
  * **Melee Requirement:** Combos only build when attacking in melee range
  * **[[en:rpd:upgrading_mechanic|Upgrade]] Benefits:** Higher levels increase combo damage bonuses
  * **[[en:rpd:identification|Identification]]:** Becomes identified when worn or when seen in inventory after being identified
  * **Armor Protection:** Provides standard armor protection in addition to special effects
  * **Combo Cap:** There's a maximum combo level that can be achieved

==== Strategy ====
  * **Aggressive Combat:** Best used when engaging in repeated melee combat
  * **Combo Building:** Requires consecutive melee attacks to maximize effectiveness
  * **Risk Management:** Taking damage resets combo, so defensive play between attacks is important
  * **Enemy Stacking:** Effective against groups that can be hit in sequence
  * **Critical Timing:** Most effective in sustained combat scenarios where combos can be built
  * **Melee-Heavy Build:** Works best with strong melee weapons and high hit chance
  * **Versus Multiple Foes:** Excellent for building and maintaining combos in group encounters
  * **Versus Single Strong Foe:** Good for sustained combat against powerful enemies

==== Obtaining ====
  * Automatically granted when choosing [[en:rpd:warrior_class|Warrior]] class at start
  * Found as rare drop from [[en:rpd:gladiator_subclass|Gladiator]] [[en:rpd:hero_subclass|subclass]] (if hero dies with this armor)
  * Occasionally available in [[en:rpd:shops_mechanic|shops]] as a special item

==== Effect ====
When worn by the [[en:rpd:warrior_class|Warrior]], Gladiator Armor enables the combo system. Each successful melee hit increases a combo counter which increases the damage of the next hit by 100% of base weapon damage. The combo resets after attacking at range, taking damage, or after a few turns without attacking.

According to the game's string resources: "This lightweight armor enables a warrior to perform combos - consecutive attacks that increase in damage."

==== Code References ====
  * **Java Implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/classarmors/GladiatorArmor.java|GladiatorArmor.java]]
  * **Class Armor Base:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/ClassArmor.java|ClassArmor.java]]
  * **Armor Base Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java|Armor.java]]
  * **Combo Mechanics:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/classarmors/GladiatorArmor.java#L42-L65|GladiatorArmor.java#L42-L65]] (combo system implementation)
  * **Attack Detection:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/classarmors/GladiatorArmor.java#L38-L40|GladiatorArmor.java#L38-L40]] (checking for consecutive attacks)
  * **Damage Calculation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/classarmors/GladiatorArmor.java#L50-L53|GladiatorArmor.java#L50-L53]] (damage bonus implementation)
  * **Combo Reset:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/classarmors/GladiatorArmor.java#L70-L82|GladiatorArmor.java#L70-L82]] (conditions for resetting combo)
  * **English String Resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2435-L2437|GladiatorArmor_Name, GladiatorArmor_Info, GladiatorArmor_Identify]] (GladiatorArmor_Name, GladiatorArmor_Info, and GladiatorArmor_Identify)
  * **Russian String Resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L2436-L2438|GladiatorArmor strings]] (Russian localization)
  * **Stats verification:** Extracted directly from GladiatorArmor.java class methods
  * **Effect descriptions:** Based on code analysis and string resources
  * **mr: namespace:** Check [[mr:gladiator_armor_item]] for machine-readable data

==== Related Items ====
  * [[en:rpd:class_armor_item|Class Armors]] - All class-specific armors
  * [[en:rpd:warrior_class|Warrior Class]] - The class for which this armor is designed
  * [[en:rpd:gladiator_subclass|Gladiator Subclass]] - Warrior subclass associated with this armor
  * [[en:rpd:armor_item|Armor]] - General armor information
  * [[en:rpd:combo_buff|Combo Effect]] - The buff that tracks combo progress
  * [[en:rpd:melee_combat_mechanic|Melee Combat]] - Information about close-range combat
  * [[en:rpd:warrior_armor_item|Warrior Armor]] - Basic warrior armor

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