@vibemancer/core 0.1.0 → 0.1.1

package/src/bots/duelist/02_Warmage.ts

@@ -1,438 +1,438 @@
-import {
-	WizardFunction,
-	MissileAIFunction,
-	MissileActions,
-} from '../../types.js';
-import {angleTo} from '../../utils/angles.js';
-import {distanceTo} from '../../utils/distance.js';
-import {ARENA_SIZE, GCD_DURATION, SHIELD_CAST_TIME} from '../../rules.js';
-import {
-	getThreats,
-	getMostUrgentThreat,
-	getDodgeDirectionForMovement,
-	fitMissileToBudget,
-	getBlinkToDecreaseDistance,
-	getBlinkToIncreaseDistance,
-	shouldForceShield,
-	MIN_BLINK_ESCAPE_DISTANCE,
-	MAX_CAST_BUDGET,
-	MIN_USEFUL_DAMAGE,
-} from '../shared.js';
-import {useParam} from '../../engine/params-runtime.js';
-const WALL_BUFFER = 60;
-
-const SHIELD_BUFFER = 3;
-
-/**
- * Standard homing missile AI.
- */
-const StandardHoming: MissileAIFunction = ({worldState}) => 
-{
-	const enemy = worldState.enemies[0];
-	return {
-		turnToward: enemy?.position,
-	};
-};
-
-/**
- * Check if near wall.
- */
-function isNearWall(position: {x: number; y: number}): boolean 
-{
-	return (
-		position.x < WALL_BUFFER ||
-    position.x > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER ||
-    position.y < WALL_BUFFER ||
-    position.y > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER
-	);
-}
-
-/**
- * Smart combat movement with threat-aware dodging.
- */
-function combatMove(
-	position: {x: number; y: number},
-	enemy: {position: {x: number; y: number}},
-	currentDistance: number,
-	targetDistance: number,
-	dodgeDirection: {x: number; y: number} | null,
-	tick: number,
-	strafeCyclePeriod: number,
-	strafeIntensity: number,
-	approachSpeed: number,
-	distanceDeadZone: number,
-): {x: number; y: number} 
-{
-	const deltaX = enemy.position.x - position.x;
-	const deltaY = enemy.position.y - position.y;
-	const normalizedDistance = currentDistance > 0 ? currentDistance : 1;
-
-	// Perpendicular directions
-	const strafeClockwise = {
-		x: -deltaY / normalizedDistance,
-		y: deltaX / normalizedDistance,
-	};
-	const strafeCounterClockwise = {
-		x: deltaY / normalizedDistance,
-		y: -deltaX / normalizedDistance,
-	};
-
-	let strafeDirection: {x: number; y: number};
-
-	if (dodgeDirection) 
-	{
-		strafeDirection = dodgeDirection;
-	}
-	else if (isNearWall(position)) 
-	{
-		const futureClockwise = {
-			x: position.x + strafeClockwise.x * 100,
-			y: position.y + strafeClockwise.y * 100,
-		};
-		const futureCounterClockwise = {
-			x: position.x + strafeCounterClockwise.x * 100,
-			y: position.y + strafeCounterClockwise.y * 100,
-		};
-		const scoreClockwise = Math.min(
-			futureClockwise.x,
-			ARENA_SIZE - futureClockwise.x,
-			futureClockwise.y,
-			ARENA_SIZE - futureClockwise.y,
-		);
-		const scoreCounterClockwise = Math.min(
-			futureCounterClockwise.x,
-			ARENA_SIZE - futureCounterClockwise.x,
-			futureCounterClockwise.y,
-			ARENA_SIZE - futureCounterClockwise.y,
-		);
-		strafeDirection =
-			scoreClockwise > scoreCounterClockwise
-				? strafeClockwise
-				: strafeCounterClockwise;
-	}
-	else 
-	{
-		const cycle = Math.floor(tick / strafeCyclePeriod) % 2;
-		strafeDirection = cycle === 0 ? strafeClockwise : strafeCounterClockwise;
-	}
-
-	if (dodgeDirection) 
-	{
-		return {x: strafeDirection.x * 100, y: strafeDirection.y * 100};
-	}
-
-	let moveX = strafeDirection.x * strafeIntensity;
-	let moveY = strafeDirection.y * strafeIntensity;
-
-	if (currentDistance > targetDistance + distanceDeadZone) 
-	{
-		moveX += (deltaX / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
-		moveY += (deltaY / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
-	}
-	else if (currentDistance < targetDistance - distanceDeadZone) 
-	{
-		let retreatX = -(deltaX / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
-		let retreatY = -(deltaY / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
-		if (position.x < WALL_BUFFER && retreatX < 0) retreatX = 0;
-		if (position.x > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER && retreatX > 0) retreatX = 0;
-		if (position.y < WALL_BUFFER && retreatY < 0) retreatY = 0;
-		if (position.y > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER && retreatY > 0) retreatY = 0;
-		moveX += retreatX;
-		moveY += retreatY;
-	}
-
-	const magnitude = Math.sqrt(moveX * moveX + moveY * moveY);
-	if (magnitude > 100) 
-	{
-		moveX = (moveX / magnitude) * 100;
-		moveY = (moveY / magnitude) * 100;
-	}
-
-	return {x: moveX, y: moveY};
-}
-
-/**
- * Bot: Warmage
- *
- * BEHAVIOR: Enhanced Battlemage with adaptive missile fitting. Uses fitMissileToBudget
- * to maximize damage within safe attack windows instead of fixed quick/heavy configs.
- * Same close-range playstyle: shields undodgeable threats, blinks to close distance
- * or escape, aggressive hit-trading when health allows. The adaptive fitting means
- * every attack is optimized for the current situation — no wasted cast time.
- *
- * PROGRESSION LINE: Battlemage → Warmage → Archmage
- * - Battlemage (tier 1): Quick/heavy fixed configs, cast interruption, basic defense
- * - Warmage (tier 2): Adaptive missile fitting, optimized damage windows
- * - Archmage (tier 3): Future — supreme duelist, perfect tactical mastery
- *
- * TIER: 2 (enhanced Battlemage)
- */
-export const Warmage: WizardFunction = ({state}) => 
-{
-	const targetDistance = useParam('targetDistance', 188, {
-		range: 150,
-		min: 0,
-	});
-	const minTurnRate = useParam('minTurnRate', 0.4, {range: 1.5, steps: 5});
-	const blinkEscapeDistance = useParam('blinkEscapeDistance', 42, {
-		range: 190,
-		min: 0,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const strafeCyclePeriod = useParam('strafeCyclePeriod', 299, {
-		range: 75,
-		min: 80,
-		max: 300,
-	});
-	const strafeIntensity = useParam('strafeIntensity', 33, {
-		range: 40,
-		min: 20,
-		max: 100,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const approachSpeed = useParam('approachSpeed', 80, {
-		range: 30,
-		min: 10,
-		max: 80,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const distanceDeadZone = useParam('distanceDeadZone', 33, {
-		range: 30,
-		min: 10,
-		max: 80,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const shieldCancelThreshold = useParam('shieldCancelThreshold', 150, {
-		range: 75,
-		min: 50,
-		max: 300,
-	});
-	const blinkWindowMax = useParam('blinkWindowMax', 37, {
-		range: 30,
-		min: 15,
-		max: 80,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const blinkDistanceOffset = useParam('blinkDistanceOffset', 100, {
-		range: 40,
-		min: 0,
-		max: 100,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const attackRange = useParam('attackRange', 300, {
-		range: 150,
-		min: 200,
-		max: 700,
-	});
-	const flightTimeDivisor = useParam('flightTimeDivisor', 9.5, {
-		range: 4,
-		min: 2,
-		max: 12,
-		steps: 5,
-	});
-
-	const enemy = state.enemies[0];
-	if (!enemy) 
-	{
-		return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}};
-	}
-
-	const distance = distanceTo(state.position, enemy.position);
-
-	// Analyze threats using simulation
-	const threats = getThreats(state);
-	const urgentThreat = getMostUrgentThreat(threats);
-
-	// === DEFENSE: Handle channeling ===
-	if (state.state === 'channeling') 
-	{
-		if (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.ticksToImpact > shieldCancelThreshold) 
-		{
-			return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}, cancel: true};
-		}
-		return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}};
-	}
-
-	// === DEFENSE: Cancel missile cast only for LETHAL incoming damage ===
-	// DPS trade: we accepted the hit when we started casting. Only cancel to survive.
-	if (
-		state.state === 'casting' &&
-    state.castingSpell === 'missile' &&
-    urgentThreat &&
-    urgentThreat.projectile.damage >= state.health
-	) 
-	{
-		const remainingCast = (state.castDuration ?? 0) - (state.castProgress ?? 0);
-		if (
-			urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <=
-      remainingCast + GCD_DURATION + SHIELD_CAST_TIME + 1
-		) 
-		{
-			const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(
-				threats,
-				state.position,
-			);
-			const move = combatMove(
-				state.position,
-				enemy,
-				distance,
-				targetDistance,
-				dodgeDirection,
-				state.tick,
-				strafeCyclePeriod,
-				strafeIntensity,
-				approachSpeed,
-				distanceDeadZone,
-			);
-			return {move, cancel: true};
-		}
-	}
-
-	// === BLINK: Dodge missile + close gap simultaneously (first priority) ===
-	// Blink both dodges the incoming missile AND closes distance — better than shielding.
-	// Only shield when blink is on cooldown.
-	if (
-		state.state === 'idle' &&
-    urgentThreat &&
-    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
-    distance > targetDistance - blinkDistanceOffset &&
-    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact >= 10 &&
-    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <= blinkWindowMax
-	) 
-	{
-		const blinkTarget =
-			getBlinkToDecreaseDistance(
-				state.position,
-				enemy.position,
-				state.projectiles,
-			) ?? enemy.position;
-		return {
-			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-			startCast: {spell: 'blink', target: blinkTarget},
-		};
-	}
-
-	// === BLINK ESCAPE: Enemy too close, blink away to reestablish dueling range ===
-	// Warmage is a duelist at 280 range — if enemy closes to melee, blink out.
-	if (
-		state.state === 'idle' &&
-    distance < blinkEscapeDistance &&
-    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
-    (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection !== null)
-	) 
-	{
-		const escapeTarget = getBlinkToIncreaseDistance(
-			state.position,
-			enemy.position,
-			state.projectiles,
-			MIN_BLINK_ESCAPE_DISTANCE,
-		);
-		if (escapeTarget) 
-		{
-			return {
-				move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-				startCast: {spell: 'blink', target: escapeTarget},
-			};
-		}
-	}
-
-	// === DEFENSE: Shield undodgeable or high-damage homing threats (only when blink can't handle it) ===
-	if (
-		state.state === 'idle' &&
-    urgentThreat &&
-    (!urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection || shouldForceShield(urgentThreat))
-	) 
-	{
-		if (
-			urgentThreat.canBlockInTime &&
-      urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= 3 &&
-      (state.blinkCooldown > 0 || urgentThreat.ticksToImpact < 10)
-		) 
-		{
-			return {
-				move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-				startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
-			};
-		}
-	}
-
-	// Movement
-	const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
-	const move = combatMove(
-		state.position,
-		enemy,
-		distance,
-		targetDistance,
-		dodgeDirection,
-		state.tick,
-		strafeCyclePeriod,
-		strafeIntensity,
-		approachSpeed,
-		distanceDeadZone,
-	);
-
-	// === OFFENSE: Adaptive missile fitting ===
-	if (state.state === 'idle' && distance < attackRange) 
-	{
-		let nextThreatTime = urgentThreat?.ticksToImpact ?? Infinity;
-
-		// Account for enemy's active cast — their missile will arrive after cast completes + flight time
-		if (enemy.state === 'casting' && enemy.castingSpell === 'missile') 
-		{
-			const remainingEnemyCast =
-				(enemy.castDuration ?? 0) - (enemy.castProgress ?? 0);
-			const estimatedFlightTime = distance / flightTimeDivisor;
-			nextThreatTime = Math.min(
-				nextThreatTime,
-				remainingEnemyCast + estimatedFlightTime,
-			);
-		}
-
-		const safeBudget =
-			nextThreatTime - GCD_DURATION - SHIELD_CAST_TIME - SHIELD_BUFFER;
-		const budgetTicks = Math.min(safeBudget, MAX_CAST_BUDGET);
-
-		// Warmage moves while casting, so always need homing to compensate
-		const enemyHP = Math.ceil(enemy.health);
-		const minDmg = Math.min(MIN_USEFUL_DAMAGE, enemyHP);
-		const config = fitMissileToBudget(budgetTicks, distance, {
-			minTurnRate,
-			maxDamage: enemyHP,
-			lastMissileConfig: state.lastMissileConfig,
-		});
-
-		if (config && config.damage >= minDmg) 
-		{
-			return {
-				move,
-				startCast: {
-					spell: 'missile',
-					config,
-					missileAI:
-            config.turnRate > 0 ? StandardHoming : (): MissileActions => ({}),
-					direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
-				},
-			};
-		}
-
-		// Budget too small for useful missile — wait for threat to pass, then fire
-	}
-
-	// === FALLBACK DEFENSE: Shield when no attack window exists ===
-	// If all offense checks failed and there's an undodgeable threat, shield it.
-	if (
-		state.state === 'idle' &&
-    urgentThreat &&
-    !urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection &&
-    urgentThreat.canBlockInTime &&
-    urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= 3
-	) 
-	{
-		return {
-			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-			startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
-		};
-	}
-
-	return {move};
-};
+import {
+	WizardFunction,
+	MissileAIFunction,
+	MissileActions,
+} from '../../types.js';
+import {angleTo} from '../../utils/angles.js';
+import {distanceTo} from '../../utils/distance.js';
+import {ARENA_SIZE, GCD_DURATION, SHIELD_CAST_TIME} from '../../rules.js';
+import {
+	getThreats,
+	getMostUrgentThreat,
+	getDodgeDirectionForMovement,
+	fitMissileToBudget,
+	getBlinkToDecreaseDistance,
+	getBlinkToIncreaseDistance,
+	shouldForceShield,
+	MIN_BLINK_ESCAPE_DISTANCE,
+	MAX_CAST_BUDGET,
+	MIN_USEFUL_DAMAGE,
+} from '../shared.js';
+import {useParam} from '../../engine/params-runtime.js';
+const WALL_BUFFER = 60;
+
+const SHIELD_BUFFER = 3;
+
+/**
+ * Standard homing missile AI.
+ */
+const StandardHoming: MissileAIFunction = ({worldState}) => 
+{
+	const enemy = worldState.enemies[0];
+	return {
+		turnToward: enemy?.position,
+	};
+};
+
+/**
+ * Check if near wall.
+ */
+function isNearWall(position: {x: number; y: number}): boolean 
+{
+	return (
+		position.x < WALL_BUFFER ||
+    position.x > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER ||
+    position.y < WALL_BUFFER ||
+    position.y > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER
+	);
+}
+
+/**
+ * Smart combat movement with threat-aware dodging.
+ */
+function combatMove(
+	position: {x: number; y: number},
+	enemy: {position: {x: number; y: number}},
+	currentDistance: number,
+	targetDistance: number,
+	dodgeDirection: {x: number; y: number} | null,
+	tick: number,
+	strafeCyclePeriod: number,
+	strafeIntensity: number,
+	approachSpeed: number,
+	distanceDeadZone: number,
+): {x: number; y: number} 
+{
+	const deltaX = enemy.position.x - position.x;
+	const deltaY = enemy.position.y - position.y;
+	const normalizedDistance = currentDistance > 0 ? currentDistance : 1;
+
+	// Perpendicular directions
+	const strafeClockwise = {
+		x: -deltaY / normalizedDistance,
+		y: deltaX / normalizedDistance,
+	};
+	const strafeCounterClockwise = {
+		x: deltaY / normalizedDistance,
+		y: -deltaX / normalizedDistance,
+	};
+
+	let strafeDirection: {x: number; y: number};
+
+	if (dodgeDirection) 
+	{
+		strafeDirection = dodgeDirection;
+	}
+	else if (isNearWall(position)) 
+	{
+		const futureClockwise = {
+			x: position.x + strafeClockwise.x * 100,
+			y: position.y + strafeClockwise.y * 100,
+		};
+		const futureCounterClockwise = {
+			x: position.x + strafeCounterClockwise.x * 100,
+			y: position.y + strafeCounterClockwise.y * 100,
+		};
+		const scoreClockwise = Math.min(
+			futureClockwise.x,
+			ARENA_SIZE - futureClockwise.x,
+			futureClockwise.y,
+			ARENA_SIZE - futureClockwise.y,
+		);
+		const scoreCounterClockwise = Math.min(
+			futureCounterClockwise.x,
+			ARENA_SIZE - futureCounterClockwise.x,
+			futureCounterClockwise.y,
+			ARENA_SIZE - futureCounterClockwise.y,
+		);
+		strafeDirection =
+			scoreClockwise > scoreCounterClockwise
+				? strafeClockwise
+				: strafeCounterClockwise;
+	}
+	else 
+	{
+		const cycle = Math.floor(tick / strafeCyclePeriod) % 2;
+		strafeDirection = cycle === 0 ? strafeClockwise : strafeCounterClockwise;
+	}
+
+	if (dodgeDirection) 
+	{
+		return {x: strafeDirection.x * 100, y: strafeDirection.y * 100};
+	}
+
+	let moveX = strafeDirection.x * strafeIntensity;
+	let moveY = strafeDirection.y * strafeIntensity;
+
+	if (currentDistance > targetDistance + distanceDeadZone) 
+	{
+		moveX += (deltaX / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
+		moveY += (deltaY / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
+	}
+	else if (currentDistance < targetDistance - distanceDeadZone) 
+	{
+		let retreatX = -(deltaX / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
+		let retreatY = -(deltaY / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
+		if (position.x < WALL_BUFFER && retreatX < 0) retreatX = 0;
+		if (position.x > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER && retreatX > 0) retreatX = 0;
+		if (position.y < WALL_BUFFER && retreatY < 0) retreatY = 0;
+		if (position.y > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER && retreatY > 0) retreatY = 0;
+		moveX += retreatX;
+		moveY += retreatY;
+	}
+
+	const magnitude = Math.sqrt(moveX * moveX + moveY * moveY);
+	if (magnitude > 100) 
+	{
+		moveX = (moveX / magnitude) * 100;
+		moveY = (moveY / magnitude) * 100;
+	}
+
+	return {x: moveX, y: moveY};
+}
+
+/**
+ * Bot: Warmage
+ *
+ * BEHAVIOR: Enhanced Battlemage with adaptive missile fitting. Uses fitMissileToBudget
+ * to maximize damage within safe attack windows instead of fixed quick/heavy configs.
+ * Same close-range playstyle: shields undodgeable threats, blinks to close distance
+ * or escape, aggressive hit-trading when health allows. The adaptive fitting means
+ * every attack is optimized for the current situation — no wasted cast time.
+ *
+ * PROGRESSION LINE: Battlemage → Warmage → Archmage
+ * - Battlemage (tier 1): Quick/heavy fixed configs, cast interruption, basic defense
+ * - Warmage (tier 2): Adaptive missile fitting, optimized damage windows
+ * - Archmage (tier 3): Future — supreme duelist, perfect tactical mastery
+ *
+ * TIER: 2 (enhanced Battlemage)
+ */
+export const Warmage: WizardFunction = ({state}) => 
+{
+	const targetDistance = useParam('targetDistance', 188, {
+		range: 150,
+		min: 0,
+	});
+	const minTurnRate = useParam('minTurnRate', 0.4, {range: 1.5, steps: 5});
+	const blinkEscapeDistance = useParam('blinkEscapeDistance', 42, {
+		range: 190,
+		min: 0,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const strafeCyclePeriod = useParam('strafeCyclePeriod', 299, {
+		range: 75,
+		min: 80,
+		max: 300,
+	});
+	const strafeIntensity = useParam('strafeIntensity', 33, {
+		range: 40,
+		min: 20,
+		max: 100,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const approachSpeed = useParam('approachSpeed', 80, {
+		range: 30,
+		min: 10,
+		max: 80,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const distanceDeadZone = useParam('distanceDeadZone', 33, {
+		range: 30,
+		min: 10,
+		max: 80,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const shieldCancelThreshold = useParam('shieldCancelThreshold', 150, {
+		range: 75,
+		min: 50,
+		max: 300,
+	});
+	const blinkWindowMax = useParam('blinkWindowMax', 37, {
+		range: 30,
+		min: 15,
+		max: 80,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const blinkDistanceOffset = useParam('blinkDistanceOffset', 100, {
+		range: 40,
+		min: 0,
+		max: 100,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const attackRange = useParam('attackRange', 300, {
+		range: 150,
+		min: 200,
+		max: 700,
+	});
+	const flightTimeDivisor = useParam('flightTimeDivisor', 9.5, {
+		range: 4,
+		min: 2,
+		max: 12,
+		steps: 5,
+	});
+
+	const enemy = state.enemies[0];
+	if (!enemy) 
+	{
+		return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}};
+	}
+
+	const distance = distanceTo(state.position, enemy.position);
+
+	// Analyze threats using simulation
+	const threats = getThreats(state);
+	const urgentThreat = getMostUrgentThreat(threats);
+
+	// === DEFENSE: Handle channeling ===
+	if (state.state === 'channeling') 
+	{
+		if (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.ticksToImpact > shieldCancelThreshold) 
+		{
+			return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}, cancel: true};
+		}
+		return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}};
+	}
+
+	// === DEFENSE: Cancel missile cast only for LETHAL incoming damage ===
+	// DPS trade: we accepted the hit when we started casting. Only cancel to survive.
+	if (
+		state.state === 'casting' &&
+    state.castingSpell === 'missile' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    urgentThreat.projectile.damage >= state.health
+	) 
+	{
+		const remainingCast = (state.castDuration ?? 0) - (state.castProgress ?? 0);
+		if (
+			urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <=
+      remainingCast + GCD_DURATION + SHIELD_CAST_TIME + 1
+		) 
+		{
+			const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(
+				threats,
+				state.position,
+			);
+			const move = combatMove(
+				state.position,
+				enemy,
+				distance,
+				targetDistance,
+				dodgeDirection,
+				state.tick,
+				strafeCyclePeriod,
+				strafeIntensity,
+				approachSpeed,
+				distanceDeadZone,
+			);
+			return {move, cancel: true};
+		}
+	}
+
+	// === BLINK: Dodge missile + close gap simultaneously (first priority) ===
+	// Blink both dodges the incoming missile AND closes distance — better than shielding.
+	// Only shield when blink is on cooldown.
+	if (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
+    distance > targetDistance - blinkDistanceOffset &&
+    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact >= 10 &&
+    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <= blinkWindowMax
+	) 
+	{
+		const blinkTarget =
+			getBlinkToDecreaseDistance(
+				state.position,
+				enemy.position,
+				state.projectiles,
+			) ?? enemy.position;
+		return {
+			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+			startCast: {spell: 'blink', target: blinkTarget},
+		};
+	}
+
+	// === BLINK ESCAPE: Enemy too close, blink away to reestablish dueling range ===
+	// Warmage is a duelist at 280 range — if enemy closes to melee, blink out.
+	if (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    distance < blinkEscapeDistance &&
+    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
+    (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection !== null)
+	) 
+	{
+		const escapeTarget = getBlinkToIncreaseDistance(
+			state.position,
+			enemy.position,
+			state.projectiles,
+			MIN_BLINK_ESCAPE_DISTANCE,
+		);
+		if (escapeTarget) 
+		{
+			return {
+				move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+				startCast: {spell: 'blink', target: escapeTarget},
+			};
+		}
+	}
+
+	// === DEFENSE: Shield undodgeable or high-damage homing threats (only when blink can't handle it) ===
+	if (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    (!urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection || shouldForceShield(urgentThreat))
+	) 
+	{
+		if (
+			urgentThreat.canBlockInTime &&
+      urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= 3 &&
+      (state.blinkCooldown > 0 || urgentThreat.ticksToImpact < 10)
+		) 
+		{
+			return {
+				move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+				startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
+			};
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Movement
+	const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
+	const move = combatMove(
+		state.position,
+		enemy,
+		distance,
+		targetDistance,
+		dodgeDirection,
+		state.tick,
+		strafeCyclePeriod,
+		strafeIntensity,
+		approachSpeed,
+		distanceDeadZone,
+	);
+
+	// === OFFENSE: Adaptive missile fitting ===
+	if (state.state === 'idle' && distance < attackRange) 
+	{
+		let nextThreatTime = urgentThreat?.ticksToImpact ?? Infinity;
+
+		// Account for enemy's active cast — their missile will arrive after cast completes + flight time
+		if (enemy.state === 'casting' && enemy.castingSpell === 'missile') 
+		{
+			const remainingEnemyCast =
+				(enemy.castDuration ?? 0) - (enemy.castProgress ?? 0);
+			const estimatedFlightTime = distance / flightTimeDivisor;
+			nextThreatTime = Math.min(
+				nextThreatTime,
+				remainingEnemyCast + estimatedFlightTime,
+			);
+		}
+
+		const safeBudget =
+			nextThreatTime - GCD_DURATION - SHIELD_CAST_TIME - SHIELD_BUFFER;
+		const budgetTicks = Math.min(safeBudget, MAX_CAST_BUDGET);
+
+		// Warmage moves while casting, so always need homing to compensate
+		const enemyHP = Math.ceil(enemy.health);
+		const minDmg = Math.min(MIN_USEFUL_DAMAGE, enemyHP);
+		const config = fitMissileToBudget(budgetTicks, distance, {
+			minTurnRate,
+			maxDamage: enemyHP,
+			lastMissileConfig: state.lastMissileConfig,
+		});
+
+		if (config && config.damage >= minDmg) 
+		{
+			return {
+				move,
+				startCast: {
+					spell: 'missile',
+					config,
+					missileAI:
+            config.turnRate > 0 ? StandardHoming : (): MissileActions => ({}),
+					direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
+				},
+			};
+		}
+
+		// Budget too small for useful missile — wait for threat to pass, then fire
+	}
+
+	// === FALLBACK DEFENSE: Shield when no attack window exists ===
+	// If all offense checks failed and there's an undodgeable threat, shield it.
+	if (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    !urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection &&
+    urgentThreat.canBlockInTime &&
+    urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= 3
+	) 
+	{
+		return {
+			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+			startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
+		};
+	}
+
+	return {move};
+};