@vibemancer/core 0.1.0 → 0.1.1

package/src/bots/sniper/02_Spelltracer.ts

@@ -1,441 +1,441 @@
-import {WizardFunction, MissileAIFunction} 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,
-	getBlinkToCenter,
-	getBlinkToIncreaseDistance,
-	fitMissileToBudget,
-	MIN_BLINK_ESCAPE_DISTANCE,
-	shouldForceShield,
-	MAX_CAST_BUDGET,
-	getEnemyVulnerabilityTicks,
-} from '../shared.js';
-import {useParam} from '../../engine/params-runtime.js';
-
-const HomingAI: MissileAIFunction = ({worldState}) => 
-{
-	const enemy = worldState.enemies[0];
-	return {turnToward: enemy?.position};
-};
-const WALL_BUFFER = 50;
-
-const SHIELD_BUFFER = 3;
-
-/**
- * Smart combat movement: dodge using threat analysis, avoid walls, commit to direction.
- */
-function combatMove(
-	position: {x: number; y: number},
-	enemy: {position: {x: number; y: number}},
-	currentDistance: number,
-	minDistance: number,
-	maxDistance: number,
-	dodgeDirection: {x: number; y: number} | null,
-	tick: number,
-	strafeCyclePeriod: number,
-	strafeIntensity: number,
-	approachSpeed: 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;
-
-	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 (
-		position.x < WALL_BUFFER ||
-    position.x > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER ||
-    position.y < WALL_BUFFER ||
-    position.y > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER
-	) 
-	{
-		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;
-	}
-
-	// When actively dodging, commit fully
-	if (dodgeDirection) 
-	{
-		return {x: strafeDirection.x * 100, y: strafeDirection.y * 100};
-	}
-
-	let moveX = strafeDirection.x * strafeIntensity;
-	let moveY = strafeDirection.y * strafeIntensity;
-
-	// Distance management
-	if (currentDistance > maxDistance) 
-	{
-		moveX += (deltaX / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
-		moveY += (deltaY / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
-	}
-	else if (currentDistance < minDistance) 
-	{
-		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: Spelltracer
- *
- * BEHAVIOR: Enhanced ranged sniper with adaptive missile fitting and intercept
- * prediction. Uses fitMissileToBudget to find the highest-damage fast missile
- * that fits the safe window, then fires it along the predicted intercept angle.
- * Maintains medium-long range (300-450), shields undodgeable threats with proper
- * timing, emergency blinks, and distance blinks when cornered. The key mechanic
- * is still PREDICTION — but now with adaptive damage optimization.
- *
- * PROGRESSION LINE: Spellshot → Spelltracer → Spellseeker
- * - Spellshot (tier 1): Fixed config intercept prediction, non-homing missiles
- * - Spelltracer (tier 2): + adaptive fitting, timed defense, distance management
- * - Spellseeker (tier 3): Future — perfect prediction, multi-angle attacks
- *
- * TIER: 2 (enhanced Spellshot)
- */
-export const Spelltracer: WizardFunction = ({state}) => 
-{
-	// Tunable parameters (run optimizer script to find optimal values)
-	const dangerDistance = useParam('dangerDistance', 199, {
-		range: 175,
-		min: 0,
-	});
-	const targetDistance = useParam('targetDistance', 555, {range: 200, min: 0});
-	const distanceDeadZone = useParam('distanceDeadZone', 12, {
-		range: 50,
-		min: 0,
-	});
-	const rangeMin = targetDistance - distanceDeadZone;
-	const rangeMax = targetDistance + distanceDeadZone;
-	const minTurnRate = useParam('minTurnRate', 0.9, {range: 1.5, steps: 5});
-	const strafeCyclePeriod = useParam('strafeCyclePeriod', 140, {
-		range: 75,
-		min: 80,
-		max: 300,
-	});
-	const strafeIntensity = useParam('strafeIntensity', 48, {
-		range: 40,
-		min: 20,
-		max: 100,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const approachSpeed = useParam('approachSpeed', 80, {
-		range: 30,
-		min: 10,
-		max: 80,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const shieldCancelThreshold = useParam('shieldCancelThreshold', 150, {
-		range: 75,
-		min: 50,
-		max: 300,
-	});
-	const blinkWindowMax = useParam('blinkWindowMax', 23, {
-		range: 40,
-		min: 20,
-		max: 120,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const flightTimeDivisor = useParam('flightTimeDivisor', 12, {
-		range: 4,
-		min: 3,
-		max: 12,
-		steps: 5,
-	});
-	const enemyResponseEstimate = useParam('enemyResponseEstimate', 217, {
-		range: 100,
-		min: 50,
-		max: 300,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const threatFallbackThreshold = useParam('threatFallbackThreshold', 250, {
-		range: 100,
-		min: 100,
-		max: 400,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-
-	const enemy = state.enemies[0];
-	if (!enemy) 
-	{
-		return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}};
-	}
-
-	const distance = distanceTo(state.position, enemy.position);
-
-	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 + SHIELD_BUFFER
-		) 
-		{
-			const dodgeDir = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
-			const cancelMove = combatMove(
-				state.position,
-				enemy,
-				distance,
-				rangeMin,
-				rangeMax,
-				dodgeDir,
-				state.tick,
-				strafeCyclePeriod,
-				strafeIntensity,
-				approachSpeed,
-			);
-			return {move: cancelMove, cancel: true};
-		}
-	}
-
-	// === BLINK: Dodge undodgeable/forced-shield threats (offensive alternative to shielding) ===
-	// When we would otherwise shield, blink instead — no GCD after blink, so can fire back immediately.
-	// Only for threats that can't be dodged by movement (homing/undodgeable).
-	if (
-		state.state === 'idle' &&
-    urgentThreat &&
-    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
-    (!urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection || shouldForceShield(urgentThreat)) &&
-    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact >= 10 &&
-    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <= blinkWindowMax
-	) 
-	{
-		return {
-			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-			startCast: {
-				spell: 'blink',
-				target:
-          distance < targetDistance
-          	? (getBlinkToIncreaseDistance(
-          		state.position,
-          		enemy.position,
-          		state.projectiles,
-          	) ?? getBlinkToCenter(state.position))
-          	: getBlinkToCenter(state.position),
-			},
-		};
-	}
-
-	// === DEFENSE: Shield undodgeable or high-damage homing threats (when blink on cooldown) ===
-	if (
-		state.state === 'idle' &&
-    urgentThreat &&
-    (!urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection || shouldForceShield(urgentThreat))
-	) 
-	{
-		if (urgentThreat.canBlockInTime) 
-		{
-			if (urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= SHIELD_BUFFER) 
-			{
-				return {
-					move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-					startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
-				};
-			}
-		}
-	}
-
-	// === DISTANCE BLINK: enemy too close, blink to reestablish range ===
-	if (
-		state.state === 'idle' &&
-    distance < dangerDistance &&
-    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
-    (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection !== null)
-	) 
-	{
-		const blinkTarget = getBlinkToIncreaseDistance(
-			state.position,
-			enemy.position,
-			state.projectiles,
-			MIN_BLINK_ESCAPE_DISTANCE,
-		);
-		if (blinkTarget) 
-		{
-			return {
-				move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-				startCast: {spell: 'blink', target: blinkTarget},
-			};
-		}
-	}
-
-	// Smart combat movement
-	const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
-	const move = combatMove(
-		state.position,
-		enemy,
-		distance,
-		rangeMin,
-		rangeMax,
-		dodgeDirection,
-		state.tick,
-		strafeCyclePeriod,
-		strafeIntensity,
-		approachSpeed,
-	);
-
-	// === OFFENSE: Adaptive homing missiles ===
-	// Skip offense when a lethal missile could reach us during cast+GCD — dodge at full speed instead
-	const myProjectileIds = new Set(state.myProjectiles.map((p) => p.id));
-	const hasNearbyLethalMissile = state.projectiles.some(
-		(p) =>
-			!myProjectileIds.has(p.id) &&
-      p.damage >= state.health &&
-      distanceTo(state.position, p.position) / p.speed <
-        MAX_CAST_BUDGET + GCD_DURATION,
-	);
-	if (state.state === 'idle' && distance < 600 && !hasNearbyLethalMissile) 
-	{
-		let nextThreatTime = urgentThreat?.ticksToImpact ?? Infinity;
-
-		// Anticipate enemy's next missile based on their current state
-		if (enemy.state === 'casting' && enemy.castingSpell === 'missile') 
-		{
-			const remainingEnemyCast =
-				(enemy.castDuration ?? 0) - (enemy.castProgress ?? 0);
-			nextThreatTime = Math.min(
-				nextThreatTime,
-				remainingEnemyCast + distance / flightTimeDivisor,
-			);
-		}
-		// No imminent threat — estimate enemy's likely response time
-		if (nextThreatTime > threatFallbackThreshold) 
-		{
-			const enemyLockTime = getEnemyVulnerabilityTicks(enemy);
-			nextThreatTime = Math.min(
-				nextThreatTime,
-				enemyLockTime + enemyResponseEstimate + distance / flightTimeDivisor,
-			);
-		}
-
-		const safeBudget =
-			nextThreatTime - GCD_DURATION - SHIELD_CAST_TIME - SHIELD_BUFFER;
-		const budgetTicks = Math.min(safeBudget, MAX_CAST_BUDGET);
-
-		// Try adaptive fitting for the safe budget
-		const enemyHP = Math.ceil(enemy.health);
-		const config = fitMissileToBudget(budgetTicks, distance, {
-			minTurnRate,
-			maxDamage: enemyHP,
-			lastMissileConfig: state.lastMissileConfig,
-		});
-
-		// HIGH-DAMAGE PRIORITY: Sniper missiles need to chip through shields.
-		// Damage 5 through 90% shield = 0.5 chip (useless).
-		// Damage 25 through 90% shield = 2.5 chip (kills in ~24 hits).
-		// Always prefer the adaptive config if damage >= 15; otherwise use a
-		// fixed big-shot fallback that guarantees meaningful shield chip.
-		const BIG_SHOT = {damage: 25, speed: 10, turnRate: 0.5, duration: 80};
-
-		if (config && config.damage >= 15)
-		{
-			return {
-				move,
-				startCast: {
-					spell: 'missile',
-					config,
-					missileAI: HomingAI,
-					direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
-				},
-			};
-		}
-
-		// Adaptive fitting produced weak missile or failed — fire big shot instead
-		// This ensures Spelltracer always does meaningful damage, even if it takes
-		// a hit during the longer cast (trade is worthwhile at high damage).
-		if (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.ticksToImpact > 50)
-		{
-			return {
-				move,
-				startCast: {
-					spell: 'missile',
-					config: BIG_SHOT,
-					missileAI: HomingAI,
-					direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
-				},
-			};
-		}
-
-		// Imminent threat — wait for it to pass, then fire
-	}
-
-	return {move};
-};
+import {WizardFunction, MissileAIFunction} 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,
+	getBlinkToCenter,
+	getBlinkToIncreaseDistance,
+	fitMissileToBudget,
+	MIN_BLINK_ESCAPE_DISTANCE,
+	shouldForceShield,
+	MAX_CAST_BUDGET,
+	getEnemyVulnerabilityTicks,
+} from '../shared.js';
+import {useParam} from '../../engine/params-runtime.js';
+
+const HomingAI: MissileAIFunction = ({worldState}) => 
+{
+	const enemy = worldState.enemies[0];
+	return {turnToward: enemy?.position};
+};
+const WALL_BUFFER = 50;
+
+const SHIELD_BUFFER = 3;
+
+/**
+ * Smart combat movement: dodge using threat analysis, avoid walls, commit to direction.
+ */
+function combatMove(
+	position: {x: number; y: number},
+	enemy: {position: {x: number; y: number}},
+	currentDistance: number,
+	minDistance: number,
+	maxDistance: number,
+	dodgeDirection: {x: number; y: number} | null,
+	tick: number,
+	strafeCyclePeriod: number,
+	strafeIntensity: number,
+	approachSpeed: 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;
+
+	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 (
+		position.x < WALL_BUFFER ||
+    position.x > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER ||
+    position.y < WALL_BUFFER ||
+    position.y > ARENA_SIZE - WALL_BUFFER
+	) 
+	{
+		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;
+	}
+
+	// When actively dodging, commit fully
+	if (dodgeDirection) 
+	{
+		return {x: strafeDirection.x * 100, y: strafeDirection.y * 100};
+	}
+
+	let moveX = strafeDirection.x * strafeIntensity;
+	let moveY = strafeDirection.y * strafeIntensity;
+
+	// Distance management
+	if (currentDistance > maxDistance) 
+	{
+		moveX += (deltaX / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
+		moveY += (deltaY / normalizedDistance) * approachSpeed;
+	}
+	else if (currentDistance < minDistance) 
+	{
+		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: Spelltracer
+ *
+ * BEHAVIOR: Enhanced ranged sniper with adaptive missile fitting and intercept
+ * prediction. Uses fitMissileToBudget to find the highest-damage fast missile
+ * that fits the safe window, then fires it along the predicted intercept angle.
+ * Maintains medium-long range (300-450), shields undodgeable threats with proper
+ * timing, emergency blinks, and distance blinks when cornered. The key mechanic
+ * is still PREDICTION — but now with adaptive damage optimization.
+ *
+ * PROGRESSION LINE: Spellshot → Spelltracer → Spellseeker
+ * - Spellshot (tier 1): Fixed config intercept prediction, non-homing missiles
+ * - Spelltracer (tier 2): + adaptive fitting, timed defense, distance management
+ * - Spellseeker (tier 3): Future — perfect prediction, multi-angle attacks
+ *
+ * TIER: 2 (enhanced Spellshot)
+ */
+export const Spelltracer: WizardFunction = ({state}) => 
+{
+	// Tunable parameters (run optimizer script to find optimal values)
+	const dangerDistance = useParam('dangerDistance', 199, {
+		range: 175,
+		min: 0,
+	});
+	const targetDistance = useParam('targetDistance', 555, {range: 200, min: 0});
+	const distanceDeadZone = useParam('distanceDeadZone', 12, {
+		range: 50,
+		min: 0,
+	});
+	const rangeMin = targetDistance - distanceDeadZone;
+	const rangeMax = targetDistance + distanceDeadZone;
+	const minTurnRate = useParam('minTurnRate', 0.9, {range: 1.5, steps: 5});
+	const strafeCyclePeriod = useParam('strafeCyclePeriod', 140, {
+		range: 75,
+		min: 80,
+		max: 300,
+	});
+	const strafeIntensity = useParam('strafeIntensity', 48, {
+		range: 40,
+		min: 20,
+		max: 100,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const approachSpeed = useParam('approachSpeed', 80, {
+		range: 30,
+		min: 10,
+		max: 80,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const shieldCancelThreshold = useParam('shieldCancelThreshold', 150, {
+		range: 75,
+		min: 50,
+		max: 300,
+	});
+	const blinkWindowMax = useParam('blinkWindowMax', 23, {
+		range: 40,
+		min: 20,
+		max: 120,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const flightTimeDivisor = useParam('flightTimeDivisor', 12, {
+		range: 4,
+		min: 3,
+		max: 12,
+		steps: 5,
+	});
+	const enemyResponseEstimate = useParam('enemyResponseEstimate', 217, {
+		range: 100,
+		min: 50,
+		max: 300,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const threatFallbackThreshold = useParam('threatFallbackThreshold', 250, {
+		range: 100,
+		min: 100,
+		max: 400,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+
+	const enemy = state.enemies[0];
+	if (!enemy) 
+	{
+		return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}};
+	}
+
+	const distance = distanceTo(state.position, enemy.position);
+
+	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 + SHIELD_BUFFER
+		) 
+		{
+			const dodgeDir = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
+			const cancelMove = combatMove(
+				state.position,
+				enemy,
+				distance,
+				rangeMin,
+				rangeMax,
+				dodgeDir,
+				state.tick,
+				strafeCyclePeriod,
+				strafeIntensity,
+				approachSpeed,
+			);
+			return {move: cancelMove, cancel: true};
+		}
+	}
+
+	// === BLINK: Dodge undodgeable/forced-shield threats (offensive alternative to shielding) ===
+	// When we would otherwise shield, blink instead — no GCD after blink, so can fire back immediately.
+	// Only for threats that can't be dodged by movement (homing/undodgeable).
+	if (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
+    (!urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection || shouldForceShield(urgentThreat)) &&
+    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact >= 10 &&
+    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <= blinkWindowMax
+	) 
+	{
+		return {
+			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+			startCast: {
+				spell: 'blink',
+				target:
+          distance < targetDistance
+          	? (getBlinkToIncreaseDistance(
+          		state.position,
+          		enemy.position,
+          		state.projectiles,
+          	) ?? getBlinkToCenter(state.position))
+          	: getBlinkToCenter(state.position),
+			},
+		};
+	}
+
+	// === DEFENSE: Shield undodgeable or high-damage homing threats (when blink on cooldown) ===
+	if (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    (!urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection || shouldForceShield(urgentThreat))
+	) 
+	{
+		if (urgentThreat.canBlockInTime) 
+		{
+			if (urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= SHIELD_BUFFER) 
+			{
+				return {
+					move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+					startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
+				};
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// === DISTANCE BLINK: enemy too close, blink to reestablish range ===
+	if (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    distance < dangerDistance &&
+    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
+    (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection !== null)
+	) 
+	{
+		const blinkTarget = getBlinkToIncreaseDistance(
+			state.position,
+			enemy.position,
+			state.projectiles,
+			MIN_BLINK_ESCAPE_DISTANCE,
+		);
+		if (blinkTarget) 
+		{
+			return {
+				move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+				startCast: {spell: 'blink', target: blinkTarget},
+			};
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Smart combat movement
+	const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
+	const move = combatMove(
+		state.position,
+		enemy,
+		distance,
+		rangeMin,
+		rangeMax,
+		dodgeDirection,
+		state.tick,
+		strafeCyclePeriod,
+		strafeIntensity,
+		approachSpeed,
+	);
+
+	// === OFFENSE: Adaptive homing missiles ===
+	// Skip offense when a lethal missile could reach us during cast+GCD — dodge at full speed instead
+	const myProjectileIds = new Set(state.myProjectiles.map((p) => p.id));
+	const hasNearbyLethalMissile = state.projectiles.some(
+		(p) =>
+			!myProjectileIds.has(p.id) &&
+      p.damage >= state.health &&
+      distanceTo(state.position, p.position) / p.speed <
+        MAX_CAST_BUDGET + GCD_DURATION,
+	);
+	if (state.state === 'idle' && distance < 600 && !hasNearbyLethalMissile) 
+	{
+		let nextThreatTime = urgentThreat?.ticksToImpact ?? Infinity;
+
+		// Anticipate enemy's next missile based on their current state
+		if (enemy.state === 'casting' && enemy.castingSpell === 'missile') 
+		{
+			const remainingEnemyCast =
+				(enemy.castDuration ?? 0) - (enemy.castProgress ?? 0);
+			nextThreatTime = Math.min(
+				nextThreatTime,
+				remainingEnemyCast + distance / flightTimeDivisor,
+			);
+		}
+		// No imminent threat — estimate enemy's likely response time
+		if (nextThreatTime > threatFallbackThreshold) 
+		{
+			const enemyLockTime = getEnemyVulnerabilityTicks(enemy);
+			nextThreatTime = Math.min(
+				nextThreatTime,
+				enemyLockTime + enemyResponseEstimate + distance / flightTimeDivisor,
+			);
+		}
+
+		const safeBudget =
+			nextThreatTime - GCD_DURATION - SHIELD_CAST_TIME - SHIELD_BUFFER;
+		const budgetTicks = Math.min(safeBudget, MAX_CAST_BUDGET);
+
+		// Try adaptive fitting for the safe budget
+		const enemyHP = Math.ceil(enemy.health);
+		const config = fitMissileToBudget(budgetTicks, distance, {
+			minTurnRate,
+			maxDamage: enemyHP,
+			lastMissileConfig: state.lastMissileConfig,
+		});
+
+		// HIGH-DAMAGE PRIORITY: Sniper missiles need to chip through shields.
+		// Damage 5 through 90% shield = 0.5 chip (useless).
+		// Damage 25 through 90% shield = 2.5 chip (kills in ~24 hits).
+		// Always prefer the adaptive config if damage >= 15; otherwise use a
+		// fixed big-shot fallback that guarantees meaningful shield chip.
+		const BIG_SHOT = {damage: 25, speed: 10, turnRate: 0.5, duration: 80};
+
+		if (config && config.damage >= 15)
+		{
+			return {
+				move,
+				startCast: {
+					spell: 'missile',
+					config,
+					missileAI: HomingAI,
+					direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
+				},
+			};
+		}
+
+		// Adaptive fitting produced weak missile or failed — fire big shot instead
+		// This ensures Spelltracer always does meaningful damage, even if it takes
+		// a hit during the longer cast (trade is worthwhile at high damage).
+		if (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.ticksToImpact > 50)
+		{
+			return {
+				move,
+				startCast: {
+					spell: 'missile',
+					config: BIG_SHOT,
+					missileAI: HomingAI,
+					direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
+				},
+			};
+		}
+
+		// Imminent threat — wait for it to pass, then fire
+	}
+
+	return {move};
+};