====== Artifact Item - Machine Readable Reference ======

===== Java Classes =====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/rings/Artifact.java|Artifact.java]] - Base artifact class
  * Extends: Item
  * Key methods:
    * `activate(Char ch)` / `deactivate(Char ch)` - Equip/unequip handling
    * `isUpgradable()` - Artifacts can be upgraded
    * `doPickUp(Hero hero)` - Special pickup logic for artifacts
    * `price()` - Base price (often higher than regular items)
  * Known Subclasses:
    * SpellBook - Holds a spell, stored in ScrollHolder
    * Ankh - Resurrection artifact
    * MasterThievesArmband - Thief artifact
    * And other unique artifacts

===== JSON Configuration =====
This entity is implemented in Java, no JSON configuration exists

===== String Resources =====
Artifacts use individual string resources per artifact type.

===== Lua Scripts =====
This entity is implemented in Java, no Lua script exists for base class.

===== Related mr Entities =====
  * [[mr:spellbook_artifact|SpellBook (Artifact)]] - Spell container artifact
  * [[mr:ankh_item|Ankh (Item)]] - Resurrection artifact
  * [[mr:item|Item]] - Base item class

===== Content Verification =====
  * Information source: Java code (Artifact.java and subclasses)
  * Last updated: Based on Remixed Dungeon source code analysis