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Roots Buff

Roots Buff

Description

Roots is a negative status effect in Remixed Dungeon that immobilizes the affected character and prevents movement.

Effect Description

  • Type: Negative Status Effect (Debuff)
  • Effect: Prevents movement while active
  • Duration: Varies by source
  • Source: Primarily from enemy attacks or special abilities
  • Flying Immunity: Flying characters are immune to roots (attachTo returns false if target is flying)

How to Obtain

  • From certain enemy attacks that apply root effects
  • From environmental effects in specific dungeon areas
  • From some enemy abilities that restrict movement

Mechanics

  • Prevents all movement while the effect is active
  • Character can still perform other actions (attacking, using items, etc.)
  • Can be detached by the Levitation status effect (which is why Levitation mentions it)
  • Flying characters are immune to roots (attachTo() fails if target is flying)
  • Does not prevent other actions beyond movement
  • Duration typically decreases with higher Magic Defense

Strategy

  • Be cautious when entering areas with plant-based enemies that may apply roots
  • If you're about to be rooted, try to position yourself advantageously before the effect ends
  • Carry Levitation potions if regularly encountering enemies that use roots
  • Can be dangerous if applied near other enemies or hazards
  • Useful in limited situations where you want to stay in place for ranged attacks

Counters

  • Levitation - Completely removes roots when applied
  • High-level armor with good magic defense may resist the effect
  • Some equipment or class abilities may reduce duration
  • Flying characters are naturally immune to roots

Code References

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See Also

en/rpd/roots_buff.txt · Last modified: by 127.0.0.1