====== Strength Buff ======

{{ rpd:images:potion_of_strength_item.png|Strength Buff }}

==== Description ====
The Strength buff temporarily increases the character's strength, providing various combat and utility benefits. This buff directly affects the character's effective strength stat.

==== Effects ====
  * Increases the character's effective strength rating
  * Allows wielding of heavier weapons and armor without strength penalties
  * May improve damage output with strength-dependent weapons
  * Can affect certain other mechanics that scale with strength

==== Duration ====
  * The duration of the Strength buff varies depending on the source that applied it
  * When the buff expires, the character returns to their normal strength rating

==== Sources ====
  * [[en:rpd:potion_of_strength_item|Potion of Strength]] - Permanently increases base strength by 1
  * Some equipment may provide temporary strength bonuses
  * Various other items and abilities in the game may temporarily boost strength

==== Code Reference ====
  * Strength is managed through the Hero class and buff system
  * Related implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java|Hero.java]] - Manages character strength stat
  * Potion of Strength: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/potions/PotionOfStrength.java|PotionOfStrength.java]]

==== Related ====
  * [[en:rpd:potion_of_strength_item|Potion of Strength]] - Permanently increases strength
  * [[en:rpd:hero|Hero]] - The character affected by this buff
  * [[en:rpd:strength|Strength]] - The core stat affected by this buff
  * [[en:rpd:equipment|Equipment]] - Weapons and armor that benefit from increased strength

{{tag> rpd buffs status_effects stats}}