====== Dash Spell ======

{{ rpd:images:dash_spell.png|Dash Spell }}

**Dash** is a spell in Remixed Dungeon (Combat Affinity).

==== Description ====
Dash towards a target cell while colliding with enemies, dealing damage and pushing them. The spell has a maximum range of 2 cells.

==== Stats ====
  * **Magic Affinity:** Combat
  * **Targeting:** cell
  * **Level:** 3
  * **Mana Cost:** 10
  * **Cooldown:** 30 turns
  * **Cast Time:** 0.5 turns
  * **Range:** 2 cells maximum
  * **Special Effects:** Damages targets, pushes enemies, applies Vertigo

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Movement:** Caster dashes to target cell (max 2 cells away)
  * **Damage:** Caster's effective STR - 5, plus weapon damage if equipped
  * **Area Effect:** Hits all enemies in 3x3 area around destination cell
  * **Push Effect:** Enemies at destination are pushed; if push fails, caster moves to adjacent cell
  * **Vertigo:** Enemies hit receive Vertigo buff for duration based on caster's skill level
  * **Self-cast:** Casting on own cell shows message and doesn't consume spell
  * **Sound/Visual:** Plays "dash" sound and shows "dash" zap effect

==== Usage ====
The Dash spell can be used for:
  * **Offensive applications:** Close distance with enemies and deal damage
  * **Control applications:** Push enemies and apply Vertigo to restrict movement
  * **Strategic applications:** Reposition in combat or escape danger
  * **Utility purposes:** Quick traversal of corridors

==== Classes ====
Classes that can use this spell include:
  * Classes with Combat affinity (e.g., [[en:rpd:combat|Combat Affinity]])
  * Other classes that gain access through special means

==== Strategy ====
How to effectively use the Dash spell:
  * **Best situations:** Most effective when you need to quickly close distance with an enemy or escape a dangerous situation
  * **Synergies:** Combines well with weapons that have special effects on hit
  * **Timing:** The cooldown of 30 turns means it should be used strategically rather than frequently
  * **Range limitation:** Maximum distance of 2 cells from caster
  * **Area damage:** Hits all enemies in a 3x3 area around the destination cell
  * **Self-cast warning:** Casting on yourself will display a message and not consume the spell

==== Content Verification ====
  * **Information source:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua|Dash.lua]] Lua Script in Remixed Dungeon codebase
  * **Stats verified:** Yes, extracted directly from [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua#L11-L18|Dash.lua:desc() function]] properties
  * **Effect descriptions:** Generated from [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua#L20-L65|Dash.lua:castOnCell() function]] analysis and string resources
  * **String resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2268-L2271|strings_all.xml:DashSpell strings]]
  * **Last updated:** 2024-12-18 based on [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua|Dash.lua]]

==== Source Code ====
  * **Main implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua|Dash.lua]]
  * **Spell description:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua#L11-L18|Dash.lua:desc()]]
  * **Cast function:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua#L20-L65|Dash.lua:castOnCell()]]
  * **Damage calculation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua#L52-L63|Dash.lua:damage]]
  * **Push mechanics:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/Dash.lua#L34-L46|Dash.lua:push]]
  * **String resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2268-L2271|strings_all.xml:DashSpell strings]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:spells_overview|Spells]]
  * [[en:rpd:mechanics_mechanic|Game Mechanics]]
  * [[en:rpd:combat|Combat Affinity]]
  * [[en:rpd:magic_affinity|Magic Affinity]]
  * [[en:rpd:vertigo_buff|Vertigo]]

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