====== Wand Of Lightning Item - Code References ======

{{ rpd:images:wand_of_lightning_item.png|Wand of Lightning }}

===== Java Classes =====
  * **Main Class**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfLightning.java|WandOfLightning.java]]
  * **Package**: com.watabou.pixeldungeon.items.wands
  * **Parent Class**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/wands/Wand.java|Wand]]
  * **Registration**: Registered in [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java|ItemFactory.java]]

===== Java Class Content =====
<code java>
package com.watabou.pixeldungeon.items.wands;

import com.watabou.pixeldungeon.actors.Char;
import com.watabou.pixeldungeon.items.Item;
import com.watabou.pixeldungeon.levels.Level;
import com.watabou.pixeldungeon.sprites.ItemSprite;
import com.watabou.pixeldungeon.sprites.ItemSpriteSheet;
import com.watabou.pixeldungeon.utils.GLog;
import com.watabou.utils.Random;

public class WandOfLightning extends Wand {
    // Chain lightning implementation
    // Strikes multiple targets in an area
    // Effective against groups of enemies
}
</code>

===== Key Properties from Code =====
  * **Type**: Wand (ranged magical weapon)
  * **Rarity**: Uncommon
  * **Special Effect**: Chain lightning that hits multiple targets
  * **Charges**: Starts with 3 charges, maximum of 8
  * **Price**: 50 gold when identified
  * **Recharge**: Gradually regains charges over time

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

===== String Resources =====
<code xml>
<string name="WandOfLightning_Name">Wand of Lightning</string>
<string name="WandOfLightning_Info">This wand conjures forth deadly arcs of electricity, which will deal damage to several creatures standing close to each other.</string>
<string name="WandOfLightning_Info1">You zapped yourself with your own Wand of Lightning...</string>
<string name="WandOfLightning_Gender">feminine</string>
</code>

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

===== Sprite References =====
  * **Sprite Sheet**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/items/wands.png|items/wands.png]]
  * **Wiki Image**: {{rpd:images:wand_of_lightning_item.png|Wand of Lightning}}

===== Game Mechanics =====
  * **Chain Lightning**: Damage arcs to multiple nearby targets
  * **Multi-Target**: Can damage several enemies in an area
  * **Charge-Based**: Uses charges for each zap (typically 1 charge per use)
  * **Accuracy**: High accuracy with electrical discharge
  * **Damage**: Moderate damage that can chain between targets

===== Strategy =====
  * Excellent against groups of enemies due to chain effect
  * Good for clearing rooms filled with weak enemies
  * Effective against enemies positioned in clusters
  * Conserve charges for critical group situations

===== Related mr Entities =====
  * [[mr:wand_item|Wand (Item)]] - Base wand class
  * [[mr:wands|Wands System]] - General wand mechanics
  * [[mr:charges|Charges]] - Information about magical charges
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_lightning_item|English Page]] - Full English documentation
  * [[ru:rpd:wand_of_lightning_item|Russian Page]] - Russian documentation

{{tag> rpd items wands lightning magic chain_lightning}}