# Equipment
## Equipment Window Documentation
The **Equipment Window** is where you can manage and optimize your characters' gear. Proper equipment can greatly enhance your character's performance and allow for better results in battle or other activities.
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### **1. Equipment Slots**
Each character has a total of **five equipment slots**:
1. **Offensive Item Slot**: For weapons or items that boost attack-related stats.
2. **Defensive Item Slot**: For shields, armor, or items that improve defense.
3. **Special Item Slot**: For unique gear with specialized effects.
4. **Spell Slot 1**: For equipping spells.
5. **Spell Slot 2**: For equipping additional spells.
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### **2. Selecting Equipment**
When you select an equipment slot, a list of all compatible items for the character's class will be displayed.
* Items for which the character does not meet the **minimum level requirement** will be **grayed out** and unavailable for selection.
* Hovering over any item (equipped or in the inventory) will show detailed **stat information**, allowing you to compare and strategize effectively.
In the **Equipment Window**, similar items are grouped together in the equipment list to simplify selection and management. For example:
* If you have **three Uncommon Axes**, the list will display it as **one Uncommon Axe**.
This streamlined approach ensures the list remains organized and easy to navigate, especially when managing large inventories.
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### **3. Stat Effects**
When an item is equipped, its effects are applied directly to the character's **base stats**. These stats, shown in the **Character Window.**
This makes it easy to see the impact of each piece of equipment on your character's overall performance.
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### **4. Equipping Items**
Items can be equipped or re-equipped at any time. However, equipping has specific rules and costs:
#### **Free Equipping**
Equipping is free in the following situations:
* The character has **never equipped an item** in the corresponding slot.
* The character has **just leveled up**.
#### **Spores Cost for Re-equipping**
In all other cases, equipping an item incurs a **Spores cost**. Plan your equipment changes strategically to minimize resource usage.
#### **Item Replacement**
When replacing an equipped item with a new one:
* The old item will be automatically moved to the **player's inventory**, ensuring it’s not lost.
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### **5. Additional Information**
For more details about the various types of items and their effects, refer to the **Items Section**.
Keep your characters well-equipped to maximize their potential and dominate in every scenario!
