====== Mace ======

{{ rpd:images:mace_item.png|Mace }}

The Mace is a type of [[en:rpd:melee_weapon|melee weapon]] in Remixed Dungeon that specializes in dealing crushing damage and can be effective against armored enemies.

==== Description ====
The Mace is a blunt weapon with a heavy head designed to deal crushing damage. Unlike weapons that rely on sharp edges, the mace uses sheer impact to overcome enemy defenses, making it particularly effective against armored foes.

==== Weapon Properties ====
  * **Damage Type:** Crushing damage that often ignores armor
  * **Speed:** Moderate attack speed
  * **Accuracy:** Average accuracy
  * **Upgrade Potential:** Can be upgraded with [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
  * **Enchantments:** Compatible with [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|weapon enchantments]]
  * **Armor Piercing:** Damage often bypasses enemy armor

==== Stats ====
  * **Damage:** 3-12 crushing damage (Tier 3 weapon)
  * **Speed:** 0.8x speed (relative to normal weapon speed)
  * **Accuracy:** 1.0x accuracy (relative to normal weapon accuracy)
  * **Type:** Melee Weapon (Sword attack animation)
  * **Strength Requirement:** 14 STR (typical for tier 3 weapons)
  * **Durability:** Standard weapon durability

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Damage Calculation:** Base damage range is 3-12, increases with upgrades
  * **Armor Interaction:** Standard crushing damage mechanics (verify specific armor interactions in source code)
  * **Upgrade Mechanics:** Damage increases with upgrades (MIN increases by 1, MAX increases by tier value per upgrade)
  * **Attack Animation:** Uses SWORD_ATTACK animation class

==== Strategy ====
  * Most effective when facing heavily armored enemies
  * Good balance of damage and speed
  * Useful when facing enemies with high defense ratings
  * Consider for characters with adequate strength
  * Effective against undead enemies

==== Obtaining ====
  * Maces can be found throughout the dungeon
  * May be available in shops, depending on the level
  * Relatively common mid-game weapon

==== Code References ====
  * Base weapon implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java|MeleeWeapon.java]]
  * Mace implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Mace.java|Mace.java]]
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1430-L1432|Mace strings]]
  * Sprite: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/sprites/item_Mace.png|item_Mace.png]]

==== JSON Configuration ====
This entity may have JSON configuration, but no matching config was found. Check:
  * RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/itemsDesc/*.json
  * RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/spritesDesc/mace.json

==== Lua Scripts ====
This entity is implemented in Java, no Lua script exists

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - Other close combat weapons
  * [[en:rpd:melee_combat|Melee Combat]] - General melee combat mechanics
  * [[en:rpd:weapon_item|Weapons]] - All weapon types
  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapon|Melee Weapon]] - Base class for melee weapons
  * [[en:rpd:maces|Maces]] - All mace types
  * [[en:rpd:axes|Axes]] - Other crushing damage weapons
  * [[en:rpd:war_hammer_item|War Hammer]] - Other crushing damage weapon

{{tag> rpd weapons melee mace }}