From 56ec14e37024b85af60b030e2b93142493abeaaf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Evan Debenham <Evan.SHPX@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 May 2016 18:32:35 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] v0.4.0: refactors and rebalancing to existing weapons

---
 .../actors/hero/Hero.java                     |  2 +-
 .../actors/mobs/Statue.java                   |  2 +-
 .../items/KindOfWeapon.java                   | 14 ++++++--
 .../items/quest/Pickaxe.java                  | 12 +++----
 .../items/weapon/Weapon.java                  | 10 +++---
 .../items/weapon/melee/BattleAxe.java         | 11 ++++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/Dagger.java            | 11 ++++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java            | 23 ++++++++++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/Greatsword.java        |  4 +--
 .../items/weapon/melee/Knuckles.java          | 11 ++++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/Longsword.java         |  6 ++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/Mace.java              | 11 ++++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java        | 10 +++---
 .../items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java       | 35 ++++++-------------
 .../items/weapon/melee/NewShortsword.java     |  4 +--
 .../items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java      | 14 +++++---
 .../items/weapon/melee/Spear.java             | 17 +++++++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/Sword.java             |  6 ++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/WarHammer.java         | 11 ++++--
 .../items/weapon/melee/WornShortsword.java    |  4 +--
 .../items/weapon/missiles/Boomerang.java      | 11 +++---
 .../items/weapon/missiles/CurareDart.java     |  4 +--
 .../items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java           |  4 +--
 .../items/weapon/missiles/IncendiaryDart.java |  4 +--
 .../items/weapon/missiles/Javelin.java        |  4 +--
 .../items/weapon/missiles/Shuriken.java       |  4 +--
 .../items/weapon/missiles/Tamahawk.java       |  4 +--
 .../messages/items/items.properties           |  5 +--
 28 files changed, 152 insertions(+), 106 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
index b7adfc7e4..6d6df3aa5 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 
 		KindOfWeapon wep = rangedWeapon != null ? rangedWeapon : belongings.weapon;
 		if (wep != null) {
-			return (int)(attackSkill * accuracy * wep.acuracyFactor( this ));
+			return (int)(attackSkill * accuracy * wep.accuracyFactor( this ));
 		} else {
 			return (int)(attackSkill * accuracy);
 		}
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Statue.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Statue.java
index 569c6bb62..035256cae 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Statue.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Statue.java
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ public class Statue extends Mob {
 	
 	@Override
 	public int attackSkill( Char target ) {
-		return (int)((9 + Dungeon.depth) * weapon.ACU);
+		return (int)((9 + Dungeon.depth) * weapon.ACC);
 	}
 	
 	@Override
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindOfWeapon.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindOfWeapon.java
index 456aaeb10..0c132565d 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindOfWeapon.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindOfWeapon.java
@@ -77,14 +77,22 @@ abstract public class KindOfWeapon extends EquipableItem {
 		}
 	}
 
-	abstract public int min();
-	abstract public int max();
+	public int min(){
+		return min(level());
+	}
+
+	public int max(){
+		return max(level());
+	}
+
+	abstract public int min(int lvl);
+	abstract public int max(int lvl);
 
 	public int damageRoll( Hero owner ) {
 		return Random.NormalIntRange( min(), max() );
 	}
 	
-	public float acuracyFactor( Hero hero ) {
+	public float accuracyFactor(Hero hero ) {
 		return 1f;
 	}
 	
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/quest/Pickaxe.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/quest/Pickaxe.java
index 45f3c22d7..9023a7440 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/quest/Pickaxe.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/quest/Pickaxe.java
@@ -63,18 +63,18 @@ public class Pickaxe extends Weapon {
 	public boolean bloodStained = false;
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
-		return 3;
+	public int min(int lvl) {
+		return 2;   //tier 2
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int max() {
-		return 12;
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return 15;  //tier 2
 	}
 
 	@Override
 	public int STRReq(int lvl) {
-		return 14;
+		return 14;  //tier 3
 	}
 
 	@Override
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ public class Pickaxe extends Weapon {
 
 		super.execute( hero, action );
 		
-		if (action == AC_MINE) {
+		if (action.equals(AC_MINE)) {
 			
 			if (Dungeon.depth < 11 || Dungeon.depth > 15) {
 				GLog.w( Messages.get(this, "no_vein") );
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java
index 153134514..721a40202 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ abstract public class Weapon extends KindOfWeapon {
 
 	private static final String TXT_TO_STRING		= "%s :%d";
 
-	public float	ACU	= 1;	// Accuracy modifier
+	public float    ACC = 1;	// Accuracy modifier
 	public float	DLY	= 1f;	// Speed modifier
 
 	public enum Imbue {
@@ -105,11 +105,11 @@ abstract public class Weapon extends KindOfWeapon {
 	}
 	
 	@Override
-	public float acuracyFactor( Hero hero ) {
+	public float accuracyFactor( Hero hero ) {
 		
 		int encumbrance = STRReq() - hero.STR();
 
-		float ACU = this.ACU;
+		float ACC = this.ACC;
 		
 		if (this instanceof MissileWeapon) {
 			if (hero.heroClass == HeroClass.HUNTRESS) {
@@ -119,10 +119,10 @@ abstract public class Weapon extends KindOfWeapon {
 			for (Buff buff : hero.buffs(RingOfSharpshooting.Aim.class)) {
 				bonus += ((RingOfSharpshooting.Aim)buff).level;
 			}
-			ACU *= (float)(Math.pow(1.1, bonus));
+			ACC *= (float)(Math.pow(1.1, bonus));
 		}
 
-		return encumbrance > 0 ? (float)(ACU / Math.pow( 1.5, encumbrance )) : ACU;
+		return encumbrance > 0 ? (float)(ACC / Math.pow( 1.5, encumbrance )) : ACC;
 	}
 	
 	@Override
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/BattleAxe.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/BattleAxe.java
index 8353b1899..b93074ac1 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/BattleAxe.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/BattleAxe.java
@@ -26,10 +26,15 @@ public class BattleAxe extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.BATTLE_AXE;
+
+		tier = 4;
+		ACC = 1.175f; //17.5% boost to accuracy
 	}
-	
-	public BattleAxe() {
-		super( 4, 1.2f, 1f );
+
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  20 +            //20 base, down from 25
+				lvl*(tier+1);   //scaling unchanged
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Dagger.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Dagger.java
index 38b1f8454..e04d02b3a 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Dagger.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Dagger.java
@@ -26,10 +26,15 @@ public class Dagger extends MeleeWeapon {
 	
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.DAGGER;
+
+		tier = 1;
+		ACC = 1.25f; //25% boost to accuracy
 	}
-	
-	public Dagger() {
-		super( 1, 1.2f, 1f );
+
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  8 +             //8 base, down from 10
+				lvl*(tier+1);   //scaling unchanged
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java
index c277304b3..2bef86b23 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Glaive.java
@@ -20,16 +20,33 @@
  */
 package com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.weapon.melee;
 
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Hero;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.sprites.ItemSpriteSheet;
 
 public class Glaive extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.GLAIVE;
+
+		tier = 5;
+		DLY = 1.5f; //0.67x speed
 	}
-	
-	public Glaive() {
-		super( 5, 1f, 1f );
+
+	@Override
+	public int reachFactor(Hero hero) {
+		return 2; //extra reach
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	public int min(int lvl) {
+		return  tier +  //base unchanged
+				2*lvl;  //+2 per level, up from +1
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  40 +    //40 base, up from 30
+				lvl*8;  //+8 per level, up from +6
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatsword.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatsword.java
index bab2c431d..6e48782e3 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatsword.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatsword.java
@@ -6,10 +6,8 @@ public class Greatsword extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.GREATSWORD;
-	}
 
-	public Greatsword() {
-		super( 5, 1f, 1f );
+		tier=5;
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Knuckles.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Knuckles.java
index 9fc74094a..7e20dd64d 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Knuckles.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Knuckles.java
@@ -26,10 +26,15 @@ public class Knuckles extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.KNUCKLEDUSTER;
+
+		tier = 1;
+		DLY = 0.5f; //2x speed
 	}
-	
-	public Knuckles() {
-		super( 1, 1f, 0.5f );
+
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  6 +     //6 base, down from 10
+				lvl*2;  //+1 per level, down from +2
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Longsword.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Longsword.java
index 5e0ad3740..33d9d590c 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Longsword.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Longsword.java
@@ -26,10 +26,8 @@ public class Longsword extends MeleeWeapon {
 	
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.LONGSWORD;
-	}
-	
-	public Longsword() {
-		super( 4, 1f, 1f );
+
+		tier = 4;
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Mace.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Mace.java
index a24c2e727..64e730e0c 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Mace.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Mace.java
@@ -26,10 +26,15 @@ public class Mace extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.MACE;
+
+		tier = 3;
+		ACC = 1.2f; //20% boost to accuracy
 	}
-	
-	public Mace() {
-		super( 3, 1f, 0.8f );
+
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  16 +            //16 base, down from 20
+				lvl*(tier+1);   //scaling unchanged
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
index 84d2df1a2..d6d9606a7 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
@@ -61,6 +61,8 @@ public class MagesStaff extends MeleeWeapon {
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.MAGES_STAFF;
 
+		tier = 1;
+
 		defaultAction = AC_ZAP;
 		usesTargeting = true;
 
@@ -69,15 +71,13 @@ public class MagesStaff extends MeleeWeapon {
 	}
 
 	public MagesStaff() {
-
-		super(1, 1f, 1f);
-
 		wand = null;
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	protected int maxBase() {
-		return 6;   //6 base damage instead of 10
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  6 +             //6 base damage, down from 10
+				lvl*(tier+1);   //scaling unaffected
 	}
 
 	public MagesStaff(Wand wand){
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java
index 58e85cb95..8d52ccb8d 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java
@@ -28,33 +28,18 @@ import com.watabou.utils.Random;
 
 public class MeleeWeapon extends Weapon {
 	
-	private int tier;
-	
-	public MeleeWeapon( int tier, float acu, float dly ) {
-		super();
-		
-		this.tier = tier;
-		
-		ACU = acu;
-		DLY = dly;
-	}
-	
-	protected int minBase() {
-		return tier;
-	}
+	protected int tier;
 
-	protected int maxBase() {
-		return (int)((tier + 1) * 5 / ACU * DLY);
+	@Override
+	public int min(int lvl) {
+		return  tier +  //base
+				lvl;    //level scaling
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
-		return minBase() + level();
-	}
-
-	@Override
-	public int max() {
-		return maxBase() + level() * (tier + 1);
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  5*(tier+1) +    //base
+				lvl*(tier+1);   //level scaling
 	}
 
 	@Override
@@ -86,8 +71,8 @@ public class MeleeWeapon extends Weapon {
 			float dmgfactor = (imbue == Imbue.LIGHT ? 0.7f : imbue == Imbue.HEAVY ? 1.5f : 1);
 			info += " " + Messages.get(Weapon.class, "avg_dmg", Math.round((min + (max - min) / 2)*dmgfactor));
 		} else {
-			int min = minBase();
-			int max = maxBase();
+			int min = min(0);
+			int max = max(0);
 			info += " " + Messages.get(MeleeWeapon.class, "unknown", (min + (max - min) / 2), STRReq(0));
 			if (STRReq(0) > Dungeon.hero.STR()) {
 				info += " " + Messages.get(MeleeWeapon.class, "probably_too_heavy");
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/NewShortsword.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/NewShortsword.java
index b7deeeaea..3b9ff44a8 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/NewShortsword.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/NewShortsword.java
@@ -27,10 +27,8 @@ public class NewShortsword extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.SHORTSWORD;
-	}
 
-	public NewShortsword() {
-		super( 2, 1f, 1f );
+		tier = 2;
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java
index 6283c448a..984eb824d 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java
@@ -26,10 +26,16 @@ public class Quarterstaff extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.QUARTERSTAFF;
-	}
-	
-	public Quarterstaff() {
-		super( 2, 1f, 1f );
+
+		tier = 2;
 	}
 
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  12 +            //12 base, down from 15
+				lvl*(tier+1);   //scaling unchanged
+	}
+
+	//TODO add defence bonus code
+
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Spear.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Spear.java
index 01f4ec335..7f27d07c0 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Spear.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Spear.java
@@ -27,15 +27,26 @@ public class Spear extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.SPEAR;
+
+		tier = 2;
+		DLY = 1.5f; //0.67x speed
 	}
 
 	@Override
 	public int reachFactor(Hero hero) {
-		return 2;
+		return 2; //extra reach
 	}
 
-	public Spear() {
-		super( 2, 1f, 1.5f );
+	@Override
+	public int min(int lvl) {
+		return  tier +  //base unchanged
+				2*lvl;  //+2 per level, up from +1
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  20 +    //20 base, up from 15
+				lvl*4;  //+4 per level, up from +3
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Sword.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Sword.java
index f4380700a..114f70163 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Sword.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Sword.java
@@ -26,10 +26,8 @@ public class Sword extends MeleeWeapon {
 	
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.SWORD;
-	}
-	
-	public Sword() {
-		super( 3, 1f, 1f );
+
+		tier = 3;
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WarHammer.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WarHammer.java
index d4c10a4e7..fc96fc376 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WarHammer.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WarHammer.java
@@ -26,10 +26,15 @@ public class WarHammer extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.WAR_HAMMER;
+
+		tier = 5;
+		ACC = 1.15f; //15% boost to accuracy
 	}
-	
-	public WarHammer() {
-		super( 5, 1.2f, 1f );
+
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  24 +            //24 base, down from 30
+				lvl*(tier+1);   //scaling unchanged
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WornShortsword.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WornShortsword.java
index 84537c8e1..24c65fcd3 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WornShortsword.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WornShortsword.java
@@ -26,10 +26,8 @@ public class WornShortsword extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	{
 		image = ItemSpriteSheet.WORN_SHORTSWORD;
-	}
 
-	public WornShortsword() {
-		super( 1, 1f, 1f );
+		tier = 1;
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Boomerang.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Boomerang.java
index 71aad8516..ecaea2404 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Boomerang.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Boomerang.java
@@ -50,18 +50,21 @@ public class Boomerang extends MissileWeapon {
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
-		return 1 + level();
+	public int min(int lvl) {
+		return  1 +
+				lvl;
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int max() {
-		return 5 + 2 * level();
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  5 +     //half the base damage of a tier-1 weapon
+				2 * lvl;//scales the same as a tier 1 weapon
 	}
 
 	@Override
 	public int STRReq(int lvl) {
 		lvl = Math.max(0, lvl);
+		//strength req decreases at +1,+3,+6,+10,etc.
 		return 10 - (int)(Math.sqrt(8 * lvl + 1) - 1)/2;
 	}
 
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/CurareDart.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/CurareDart.java
index 633faa5ba..33685b009 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/CurareDart.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/CurareDart.java
@@ -36,12 +36,12 @@ public class CurareDart extends MissileWeapon {
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
+	public int min(int lvl) {
 		return 1;
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int max() {
+	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return 3;
 	}
 
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java
index 93383526d..2faab7217 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Dart.java
@@ -33,12 +33,12 @@ public class Dart extends MissileWeapon {
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
+	public int min(int lvl) {
 		return 1;
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int max() {
+	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return 4;
 	}
 
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/IncendiaryDart.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/IncendiaryDart.java
index 79900e42d..a25d88d1c 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/IncendiaryDart.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/IncendiaryDart.java
@@ -39,12 +39,12 @@ public class IncendiaryDart extends MissileWeapon {
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
+	public int min(int lvl) {
 		return 1;
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int max() {
+	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return 2;
 	}
 
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Javelin.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Javelin.java
index 6c2104572..c5bb551e6 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Javelin.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Javelin.java
@@ -34,12 +34,12 @@ public class Javelin extends MissileWeapon {
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
+	public int min(int lvl) {
 		return 2;
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int max() {
+	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return 15;
 	}
 
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Shuriken.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Shuriken.java
index 930113101..653ed35f5 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Shuriken.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Shuriken.java
@@ -33,12 +33,12 @@ public class Shuriken extends MissileWeapon {
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
+	public int min(int lvl) {
 		return 2;
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int max() {
+	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return 6;
 	}
 
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Tamahawk.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Tamahawk.java
index 93bbe71c6..1f1ebe790 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Tamahawk.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Tamahawk.java
@@ -35,12 +35,12 @@ public class Tamahawk extends MissileWeapon {
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int min() {
+	public int min(int lvl) {
 		return 4;
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int max() {
+	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return 20;
 	}
 
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
index effa6b75c..ac6bf03a3 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -690,7 +690,8 @@ items.weapon.melee.dagger.stats_desc=This is a rather accurate weapon.
 items.weapon.melee.dagger.desc=A simple iron dagger with a well worn wooden handle.
 
 items.weapon.melee.glaive.name=glaive
-items.weapon.melee.glaive.desc=A polearm consisting of a sword blade on the end of a pole.
+items.weapon.melee.glaive.stats_desc=This is a rather slow weapon.\nThis weapon has extra reach.
+items.weapon.melee.glaive.desc=A massive polearm consisting of a sword blade on the end of a pole.
 
 items.weapon.melee.greatsword.name=greatsword
 items.weapon.melee.greatsword.desc=This towering blade inflicts heavy damage by investing its heft into every swing.
@@ -703,7 +704,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.longsword.name=longsword
 items.weapon.melee.longsword.desc=This sword's long razor-sharp steel blade shines reassuringly, though its size does make it quite heavy.
 
 items.weapon.melee.mace.name=mace
-items.weapon.melee.mace.stats_desc=This is a slightly fast weapon.
+items.weapon.melee.mace.stats_desc=This is a rather accurate weapon.
 items.weapon.melee.mace.desc=The iron head of this weapon inflicts substantial damage.
 
 items.weapon.melee.magesstaff.name=mage's staff