# Base Shield Templates for Procedural Generation
#
# These templates define the foundation that affixes attach to.
# Example: "Wooden Shield" + "Reinforced" prefix = "Reinforced Wooden Shield"
#
# Shield categories:
# - Light Shields: Low defense, high mobility (bucklers)
# - Medium Shields: Balanced defense/weight (round shields, kite shields)
# - Heavy Shields: High defense, reduced mobility (tower shields)
# - Magical Shields: Low physical defense, high resistance (arcane aegis)
#
# Template Structure:
#   template_id: Unique identifier
#   name: Base item name
#   item_type: "armor" (shields use armor type)
#   slot: "off_hand" (shields occupy off-hand slot)
#   description: Flavor text
#   base_defense: Physical damage reduction
#   base_resistance: Magical damage reduction
#   base_value: Gold value
#   required_level: Min level to use/drop
#   drop_weight: Higher = more common (1.0 = standard)
#   min_rarity: Minimum rarity for this template
#   block_chance: Chance to fully block an attack (optional)

shields:
  # ==================== LIGHT SHIELDS (HIGH MOBILITY) ====================
  buckler:
    template_id: "buckler"
    name: "Buckler"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A small, round shield strapped to the forearm. Offers minimal protection but doesn't hinder movement."
    base_defense: 3
    base_resistance: 0
    base_value: 20
    required_level: 1
    drop_weight: 1.5
    block_chance: 0.05

  parrying_buckler:
    template_id: "parrying_buckler"
    name: "Parrying Buckler"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A lightweight buckler with a reinforced edge, designed for deflecting blows."
    base_defense: 4
    base_resistance: 0
    base_value: 45
    required_level: 3
    drop_weight: 1.0
    block_chance: 0.08

  # ==================== MEDIUM SHIELDS (BALANCED) ====================
  wooden_shield:
    template_id: "wooden_shield"
    name: "Wooden Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A basic shield carved from sturdy oak. Reliable protection for new adventurers."
    base_defense: 5
    base_resistance: 1
    base_value: 35
    required_level: 1
    drop_weight: 1.3

  round_shield:
    template_id: "round_shield"
    name: "Round Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A circular shield with an iron boss. Popular among infantry and mercenaries."
    base_defense: 7
    base_resistance: 1
    base_value: 50
    required_level: 2
    drop_weight: 1.2

  iron_shield:
    template_id: "iron_shield"
    name: "Iron Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A solid iron shield. Heavy but dependable."
    base_defense: 9
    base_resistance: 1
    base_value: 70
    required_level: 3
    drop_weight: 1.0

  kite_shield:
    template_id: "kite_shield"
    name: "Kite Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A tall, tapered shield that protects the entire body. Favored by knights."
    base_defense: 10
    base_resistance: 2
    base_value: 80
    required_level: 3
    drop_weight: 1.0

  heater_shield:
    template_id: "heater_shield"
    name: "Heater Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A classic triangular shield with excellent balance of protection and mobility."
    base_defense: 12
    base_resistance: 2
    base_value: 100
    required_level: 4
    drop_weight: 0.9

  steel_shield:
    template_id: "steel_shield"
    name: "Steel Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A finely crafted steel shield. Durable and well-balanced."
    base_defense: 14
    base_resistance: 2
    base_value: 125
    required_level: 5
    drop_weight: 0.8
    min_rarity: "uncommon"

  # ==================== HEAVY SHIELDS (MAXIMUM DEFENSE) ====================
  tower_shield:
    template_id: "tower_shield"
    name: "Tower Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A massive shield that covers the entire body. Extremely heavy but offers unparalleled protection."
    base_defense: 18
    base_resistance: 3
    base_value: 175
    required_level: 6
    drop_weight: 0.6
    min_rarity: "uncommon"
    block_chance: 0.12

  fortified_tower_shield:
    template_id: "fortified_tower_shield"
    name: "Fortified Tower Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A reinforced tower shield with iron plating. A mobile wall on the battlefield."
    base_defense: 22
    base_resistance: 4
    base_value: 250
    required_level: 7
    drop_weight: 0.4
    min_rarity: "rare"
    block_chance: 0.15

  # ==================== MAGICAL SHIELDS (HIGH RESISTANCE) ====================
  enchanted_buckler:
    template_id: "enchanted_buckler"
    name: "Enchanted Buckler"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A small shield inscribed with protective runes. Weak against physical attacks but excellent against magic."
    base_defense: 2
    base_resistance: 6
    base_value: 80
    required_level: 3
    drop_weight: 0.8

  warded_shield:
    template_id: "warded_shield"
    name: "Warded Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A shield covered in magical wards that deflect spells."
    base_defense: 4
    base_resistance: 8
    base_value: 110
    required_level: 4
    drop_weight: 0.7

  magical_aegis:
    template_id: "magical_aegis"
    name: "Magical Aegis"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "An arcane shield that shimmers with protective energy. Prized by battle mages."
    base_defense: 8
    base_resistance: 10
    base_value: 150
    required_level: 5
    drop_weight: 0.6
    min_rarity: "uncommon"

  spellguard:
    template_id: "spellguard"
    name: "Spellguard"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A crystalline shield forged from condensed magical energy. Near-impervious to spells."
    base_defense: 6
    base_resistance: 14
    base_value: 200
    required_level: 6
    drop_weight: 0.5
    min_rarity: "rare"

  # ==================== SPECIALIZED SHIELDS ====================
  spiked_shield:
    template_id: "spiked_shield"
    name: "Spiked Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A shield with iron spikes. Can be used offensively in close combat."
    base_defense: 8
    base_resistance: 1
    base_value: 90
    required_level: 4
    drop_weight: 0.8
    base_damage: 5

  lantern_shield:
    template_id: "lantern_shield"
    name: "Lantern Shield"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A peculiar shield with an attached lantern. Useful for dungeon exploration."
    base_defense: 6
    base_resistance: 1
    base_value: 75
    required_level: 3
    drop_weight: 0.7
    provides_light: true

  pavise:
    template_id: "pavise"
    name: "Pavise"
    item_type: "armor"
    slot: "off_hand"
    description: "A large rectangular shield that can be planted in the ground for cover. Favored by crossbowmen."
    base_defense: 15
    base_resistance: 2
    base_value: 130
    required_level: 5
    drop_weight: 0.6
    deployable: true