@vibemancer/core 0.1.0 → 0.1.1

package/src/bots/berserker/03_Stormforger.ts

@@ -1,481 +1,481 @@
-import {
-	WizardFunction,
-	MissileAIFunction,
-	MissileActions,
-} from '../../types.js';
-import {angleTo} from '../../utils/angles.js';
-import {distanceTo} from '../../utils/distance.js';
-import {interceptAngle, moveInDirection} from '../../utils/movement.js';
-import {ARENA_SIZE, GCD_DURATION, SHIELD_CAST_TIME} from '../../rules.js';
-import {getMissileCastTime, getLeadPosition} from '../../utils/combat.js';
-import {
-	getThreats,
-	getMostUrgentThreat,
-	getDodgeDirectionForMovement,
-	getBlinkToCenter,
-	fitMissileToBudget,
-	shouldForceShield,
-	MAX_CAST_BUDGET,
-	MIN_USEFUL_DAMAGE,
-	getEnemyVulnerabilityTicks,
-} from '../shared.js';
-import {useParam} from '../../engine/params-runtime.js';
-
-const WALL_BUFFER = 80;
-
-const SHIELD_BUFFER = 3;
-
-/**
- * Predictive homing missile AI - leads the target.
- */
-const HomingAI: MissileAIFunction = ({
-	worldState,
-	missileState,
-}) =>
-{
-	const enemy = worldState.enemies[0];
-	if (!enemy) return {};
-
-	const angle = interceptAngle(
-		missileState.position,
-		enemy.position,
-		enemy.velocity,
-		missileState.speed,
-	);
-	if (angle !== null)
-	{
-		return {turnToward: moveInDirection(missileState.position, angle, 100)};
-	}
-	return {turnToward: enemy.position};
-};
-
-const StraightAI: MissileAIFunction = () => ({});
-
-/**
- * Check if position is near a 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;
-
-	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: Stormforger
- *
- * BEHAVIOR: Enhanced Stormcaller with vulnerability exploitation. Takes the exact
- * Stormcaller foundation (adaptive missile fitting + predictive homing) and adds
- * a punish mode that fires fast straight missiles when the enemy is locked in
- * GCD or cast animation. During vulnerability windows, uses getLeadPosition for
- * accurate straight shots that arrive before the enemy can react.
- *
- * PROGRESSION LINE: Stormchaser → Stormcaller → Stormforger
- * - Stormchaser (tier 1): Adaptive missiles, smart trading, aggressive defense
- * - Stormcaller (tier 2): + fitMissileToBudget, predictive homing, optimized damage
- * - Stormforger (tier 3): + vulnerability exploitation, punish missiles during enemy GCD
- *
- * TIER: 3 (elite Berserker line)
- */
-export const Stormforger: WizardFunction = ({state}) =>
-{
-	// Tunable parameters (run optimizer script to find optimal values)
-	const targetDistance = useParam('targetDistance', 271, {
-		range: 200,
-		min: 0,
-	});
-	const minTurnRate = useParam('minTurnRate', 0.5, {range: 1.5, steps: 5});
-	const shieldHealthThreshold = useParam('shieldHealthThreshold', 20, {
-		range: 23,
-		min: 1,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const strafeCyclePeriod = useParam('strafeCyclePeriod', 300, {
-		range: 75,
-		min: 80,
-		max: 300,
-	});
-	const strafeIntensity = useParam('strafeIntensity', 72, {
-		range: 40,
-		min: 20,
-		max: 100,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const approachSpeed = useParam('approachSpeed', 69, {
-		range: 30,
-		min: 10,
-		max: 70,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const distanceDeadZone = useParam('distanceDeadZone', 21, {
-		range: 25,
-		min: 10,
-		max: 60,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const shieldCancelThreshold = useParam('shieldCancelThreshold', 150, {
-		range: 75,
-		min: 50,
-		max: 300,
-	});
-	const blinkWindowMax = useParam('blinkWindowMax', 81, {
-		range: 40,
-		min: 20,
-		max: 120,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const attackRange = useParam('attackRange', 339, {
-		range: 200,
-		min: 300,
-		max: 800,
-	});
-	const flightTimeDivisor = useParam('flightTimeDivisor', 11.4, {
-		range: 4,
-		min: 2,
-		max: 12,
-		steps: 5,
-	});
-	const punishMinVulnerability = useParam('punishMinVulnerability', 30, {
-		range: 80,
-		min: 30,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-
-	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 state ===
-	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 + reposition (first priority) ===
-	// Blink dodges the incoming missile — no GCD after, so can immediately fire back.
-	// Only shield when blink is on cooldown.
-	if (
-		state.state === 'idle' &&
-    urgentThreat &&
-    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
-    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact >= 10 &&
-    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <= blinkWindowMax
-	)
-	{
-		return {
-			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-			startCast: {spell: 'blink', target: getBlinkToCenter(state.position)},
-		};
-	}
-
-	// === DEFENSE: Shield threats (when blink is on cooldown) ===
-	if (state.state === 'idle' && urgentThreat)
-	{
-		const forceShield = shouldForceShield(urgentThreat);
-		const undodgeable = !urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection;
-		const healthLow = state.health < shieldHealthThreshold;
-		const healthCritical =
-			state.health <= urgentThreat.projectile.damage * 2 + 1;
-		const doShield =
-			forceShield || (undodgeable && healthLow) || healthCritical;
-
-		if (doShield && urgentThreat.canBlockInTime)
-		{
-			if (urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= 3)
-			{
-				return {
-					move: {x: 0, y: 0},
-					startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
-				};
-			}
-		}
-	}
-
-	// === MOVEMENT: Smart combat movement ===
-	const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
-	const move = combatMove(
-		state.position,
-		enemy,
-		distance,
-		targetDistance,
-		dodgeDirection,
-		state.tick,
-		strafeCyclePeriod,
-		strafeIntensity,
-		approachSpeed,
-		distanceDeadZone,
-	);
-
-	// === OFFENSE: Vulnerability punish + adaptive missile fitting ===
-	if (state.state === 'idle' && distance < attackRange)
-	{
-		const enemyHP = Math.ceil(enemy.health);
-		const vulnerabilityTicks = getEnemyVulnerabilityTicks(enemy);
-
-		// --- PUNISH MODE: fast straight missiles during enemy GCD/cast ---
-		if (
-			vulnerabilityTicks >= punishMinVulnerability &&
-      distance < 500
-		)
-		{
-			const punishBudget = vulnerabilityTicks - distance / flightTimeDivisor;
-
-			if (punishBudget > 0)
-			{
-				const config = fitMissileToBudget(
-					Math.min(punishBudget, MAX_CAST_BUDGET),
-					distance,
-					{
-						minTurnRate: 0,
-						maxDamage: enemyHP,
-						lastMissileConfig: state.lastMissileConfig,
-					},
-				);
-
-				if (config && config.damage >= MIN_USEFUL_DAMAGE)
-				{
-					const castTime = getMissileCastTime(config, state.lastMissileConfig);
-					const flightTime = distance / config.speed;
-
-					if (castTime + flightTime < vulnerabilityTicks)
-					{
-						const aimTarget =
-							config.turnRate > 0
-								? enemy.position
-								: getLeadPosition(
-									enemy.position,
-									enemy.velocity,
-									config.speed,
-									state.position,
-								);
-						return {
-							move,
-							startCast: {
-								spell: 'missile',
-								config,
-								missileAI:
-                  config.turnRate > 0 ? HomingAI : StraightAI,
-								direction: angleTo(state.position, aimTarget),
-							},
-						};
-					}
-				}
-			}
-		}
-
-		// --- STANDARD MODE: adaptive missile fitting with predictive homing ---
-		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);
-
-		// Predictive homing compensates for movement during cast
-		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
-            	? HomingAI
-            	: (): 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 (
-		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 {interceptAngle, moveInDirection} from '../../utils/movement.js';
+import {ARENA_SIZE, GCD_DURATION, SHIELD_CAST_TIME} from '../../rules.js';
+import {getMissileCastTime, getLeadPosition} from '../../utils/combat.js';
+import {
+	getThreats,
+	getMostUrgentThreat,
+	getDodgeDirectionForMovement,
+	getBlinkToCenter,
+	fitMissileToBudget,
+	shouldForceShield,
+	MAX_CAST_BUDGET,
+	MIN_USEFUL_DAMAGE,
+	getEnemyVulnerabilityTicks,
+} from '../shared.js';
+import {useParam} from '../../engine/params-runtime.js';
+
+const WALL_BUFFER = 80;
+
+const SHIELD_BUFFER = 3;
+
+/**
+ * Predictive homing missile AI - leads the target.
+ */
+const HomingAI: MissileAIFunction = ({
+	worldState,
+	missileState,
+}) =>
+{
+	const enemy = worldState.enemies[0];
+	if (!enemy) return {};
+
+	const angle = interceptAngle(
+		missileState.position,
+		enemy.position,
+		enemy.velocity,
+		missileState.speed,
+	);
+	if (angle !== null)
+	{
+		return {turnToward: moveInDirection(missileState.position, angle, 100)};
+	}
+	return {turnToward: enemy.position};
+};
+
+const StraightAI: MissileAIFunction = () => ({});
+
+/**
+ * Check if position is near a 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;
+
+	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: Stormforger
+ *
+ * BEHAVIOR: Enhanced Stormcaller with vulnerability exploitation. Takes the exact
+ * Stormcaller foundation (adaptive missile fitting + predictive homing) and adds
+ * a punish mode that fires fast straight missiles when the enemy is locked in
+ * GCD or cast animation. During vulnerability windows, uses getLeadPosition for
+ * accurate straight shots that arrive before the enemy can react.
+ *
+ * PROGRESSION LINE: Stormchaser → Stormcaller → Stormforger
+ * - Stormchaser (tier 1): Adaptive missiles, smart trading, aggressive defense
+ * - Stormcaller (tier 2): + fitMissileToBudget, predictive homing, optimized damage
+ * - Stormforger (tier 3): + vulnerability exploitation, punish missiles during enemy GCD
+ *
+ * TIER: 3 (elite Berserker line)
+ */
+export const Stormforger: WizardFunction = ({state}) =>
+{
+	// Tunable parameters (run optimizer script to find optimal values)
+	const targetDistance = useParam('targetDistance', 271, {
+		range: 200,
+		min: 0,
+	});
+	const minTurnRate = useParam('minTurnRate', 0.5, {range: 1.5, steps: 5});
+	const shieldHealthThreshold = useParam('shieldHealthThreshold', 20, {
+		range: 23,
+		min: 1,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const strafeCyclePeriod = useParam('strafeCyclePeriod', 300, {
+		range: 75,
+		min: 80,
+		max: 300,
+	});
+	const strafeIntensity = useParam('strafeIntensity', 72, {
+		range: 40,
+		min: 20,
+		max: 100,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const approachSpeed = useParam('approachSpeed', 69, {
+		range: 30,
+		min: 10,
+		max: 70,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const distanceDeadZone = useParam('distanceDeadZone', 21, {
+		range: 25,
+		min: 10,
+		max: 60,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const shieldCancelThreshold = useParam('shieldCancelThreshold', 150, {
+		range: 75,
+		min: 50,
+		max: 300,
+	});
+	const blinkWindowMax = useParam('blinkWindowMax', 81, {
+		range: 40,
+		min: 20,
+		max: 120,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const attackRange = useParam('attackRange', 339, {
+		range: 200,
+		min: 300,
+		max: 800,
+	});
+	const flightTimeDivisor = useParam('flightTimeDivisor', 11.4, {
+		range: 4,
+		min: 2,
+		max: 12,
+		steps: 5,
+	});
+	const punishMinVulnerability = useParam('punishMinVulnerability', 30, {
+		range: 80,
+		min: 30,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+
+	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 state ===
+	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 + reposition (first priority) ===
+	// Blink dodges the incoming missile — no GCD after, so can immediately fire back.
+	// Only shield when blink is on cooldown.
+	if (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    state.blinkCooldown === 0 &&
+    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact >= 10 &&
+    urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <= blinkWindowMax
+	)
+	{
+		return {
+			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+			startCast: {spell: 'blink', target: getBlinkToCenter(state.position)},
+		};
+	}
+
+	// === DEFENSE: Shield threats (when blink is on cooldown) ===
+	if (state.state === 'idle' && urgentThreat)
+	{
+		const forceShield = shouldForceShield(urgentThreat);
+		const undodgeable = !urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection;
+		const healthLow = state.health < shieldHealthThreshold;
+		const healthCritical =
+			state.health <= urgentThreat.projectile.damage * 2 + 1;
+		const doShield =
+			forceShield || (undodgeable && healthLow) || healthCritical;
+
+		if (doShield && urgentThreat.canBlockInTime)
+		{
+			if (urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= 3)
+			{
+				return {
+					move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+					startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
+				};
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// === MOVEMENT: Smart combat movement ===
+	const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
+	const move = combatMove(
+		state.position,
+		enemy,
+		distance,
+		targetDistance,
+		dodgeDirection,
+		state.tick,
+		strafeCyclePeriod,
+		strafeIntensity,
+		approachSpeed,
+		distanceDeadZone,
+	);
+
+	// === OFFENSE: Vulnerability punish + adaptive missile fitting ===
+	if (state.state === 'idle' && distance < attackRange)
+	{
+		const enemyHP = Math.ceil(enemy.health);
+		const vulnerabilityTicks = getEnemyVulnerabilityTicks(enemy);
+
+		// --- PUNISH MODE: fast straight missiles during enemy GCD/cast ---
+		if (
+			vulnerabilityTicks >= punishMinVulnerability &&
+      distance < 500
+		)
+		{
+			const punishBudget = vulnerabilityTicks - distance / flightTimeDivisor;
+
+			if (punishBudget > 0)
+			{
+				const config = fitMissileToBudget(
+					Math.min(punishBudget, MAX_CAST_BUDGET),
+					distance,
+					{
+						minTurnRate: 0,
+						maxDamage: enemyHP,
+						lastMissileConfig: state.lastMissileConfig,
+					},
+				);
+
+				if (config && config.damage >= MIN_USEFUL_DAMAGE)
+				{
+					const castTime = getMissileCastTime(config, state.lastMissileConfig);
+					const flightTime = distance / config.speed;
+
+					if (castTime + flightTime < vulnerabilityTicks)
+					{
+						const aimTarget =
+							config.turnRate > 0
+								? enemy.position
+								: getLeadPosition(
+									enemy.position,
+									enemy.velocity,
+									config.speed,
+									state.position,
+								);
+						return {
+							move,
+							startCast: {
+								spell: 'missile',
+								config,
+								missileAI:
+                  config.turnRate > 0 ? HomingAI : StraightAI,
+								direction: angleTo(state.position, aimTarget),
+							},
+						};
+					}
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
+		// --- STANDARD MODE: adaptive missile fitting with predictive homing ---
+		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);
+
+		// Predictive homing compensates for movement during cast
+		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
+            	? HomingAI
+            	: (): 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 (
+		state.state === 'idle' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    !urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection &&
+    urgentThreat.canBlockInTime &&
+    urgentThreat.ticksToStartShield <= 3
+	)
+	{
+		return {
+			move: {x: 0, y: 0},
+			startCast: {spell: 'shield'},
+		};
+	}
+
+	return {move};
+};