@vibemancer/core 0.1.0 → 0.1.2

package/src/bots/duelist/01_Battlemage.ts

@@ -1,433 +1,433 @@
-import {WizardFunction, MissileAIFunction} from '../../types.js';
-import {angleTo} from '../../utils/angles.js';
-import {distanceTo} from '../../utils/distance.js';
-import {getMissileCastTime} from '../../utils/combat.js';
-import {ARENA_SIZE, GCD_DURATION, SHIELD_CAST_TIME} from '../../rules.js';
-import {
-	getThreats,
-	getMostUrgentThreat,
-	getDodgeDirectionForMovement,
-	isSafeToAttack,
-	getBlinkToDecreaseDistance,
-	shouldForceShield,
-} from '../shared.js';
-import {useParam} from '../../engine/params-runtime.js';
-const WALL_BUFFER = 60;
-
-const QUICK_CONFIG = {damage: 15, speed: 5, turnRate: 1, duration: 70};
-const HEAVY_CONFIG = {damage: 15, speed: 5, turnRate: 1, duration: 150};
-
-// Missile effective range (speed * duration). Use HEAVY when QUICK can't reach.
-const QUICK_RANGE = QUICK_CONFIG.speed * QUICK_CONFIG.duration; // 350
-
-/**
- * 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};
-
-	// Priority 1: Use dodge direction (from threat analysis or close missile avoidance)
-	if (dodgeDirection) 
-	{
-		strafeDirection = dodgeDirection;
-	}
-	// Priority 2: Avoid walls
-	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;
-	}
-	// Priority 3: Commit to direction
-	else 
-	{
-		const cycle = Math.floor(tick / strafeCyclePeriod) % 2;
-		strafeDirection = cycle === 0 ? strafeClockwise : strafeCounterClockwise;
-	}
-
-	// When actively dodging, commit fully — no approach/retreat dilution
-	if (dodgeDirection) 
-	{
-		return {x: strafeDirection.x * 100, y: strafeDirection.y * 100};
-	}
-
-	let moveX = strafeDirection.x * strafeIntensity;
-	let moveY = strafeDirection.y * strafeIntensity;
-
-	// Distance management (only when not dodging)
-	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;
-	}
-
-	// Normalize
-	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: Battlemage
- *
- * BEHAVIOR: Balanced mid-range duelist. Shields undodgeable threats, interrupts
- * enemy casts with quick missiles, saves blink for emergencies OR gap-closing.
- * Switches between quick (10 dmg, fast) and heavy (15 dmg, slow) missile configs
- * based on safety window and range. Will aggressively trade hits when health allows.
- * The unique trait is cast-interruption: fires quick missiles specifically when the
- * enemy is casting, punishing long cast times.
- *
- * PROGRESSION LINE: Battlemage → Warmage → Archmage
- * - Battlemage (tier 1): Quick/heavy fixed configs, cast interruption, basic defense
- * - Warmage (tier 2): Adaptive missile fitting (fitMissileToBudget), smarter attacks
- * - Archmage (tier 3): Future — supreme duelist, perfect tactical mastery
- *
- * TIER: 1 (base)
- */
-export const Battlemage: WizardFunction = ({state}) => 
-{
-	const targetDistance = useParam('targetDistance', 274, {
-		range: 150,
-		min: 150,
-	});
-	const strafeCyclePeriod = useParam('strafeCyclePeriod', 219, {
-		range: 75,
-		min: 80,
-		max: 300,
-	});
-	const strafeIntensity = useParam('strafeIntensity', 36, {
-		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', 31, {
-		range: 30,
-		min: 10,
-		max: 80,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const shieldCancelThreshold = useParam('shieldCancelThreshold', 150, {
-		range: 75,
-		min: 50,
-		max: 300,
-	});
-	const blinkWindowMax = useParam('blinkWindowMax', 35, {
-		range: 30,
-		min: 15,
-		max: 80,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const blinkDistanceOffset = useParam('blinkDistanceOffset', 100, {
-		range: 40,
-		min: 0,
-		max: 100,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const cancelMinRemainingCast = useParam('cancelMinRemainingCast', 19, {
-		range: 30,
-		min: 5,
-		max: 100,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const interruptRange = useParam('interruptRange', 324, {
-		range: 150,
-		min: 150,
-		max: 600,
-		steps: 7,
-	});
-	const attackRange = useParam('attackRange', 556, {
-		range: 150,
-		min: 200,
-		max: 700,
-	});
-
-	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') 
-	{
-		// Cancel shield if no imminent threats
-		if (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.ticksToImpact > shieldCancelThreshold) 
-		{
-			return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}, cancel: true};
-		}
-		return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}};
-	}
-
-	// === DEFENSE: Cancel long missile casts if undodgeable threat approaches ===
-	// Only cancel when health is too low to trade (aggressive casts accepted the risk).
-	if (
-		state.state === 'casting' &&
-    state.castingSpell === 'missile' &&
-    urgentThreat &&
-    !urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection
-	) 
-	{
-		const remainingCast = (state.castDuration ?? 0) - (state.castProgress ?? 0);
-		if (
-			remainingCast > cancelMinRemainingCast &&
-      urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <=
-        remainingCast + GCD_DURATION + SHIELD_CAST_TIME + 1 &&
-      state.health <= urgentThreat.projectile.damage * 2 + 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},
-		};
-	}
-
-	// === 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: smart strafe + maintain optimal distance
-	const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
-	const move = combatMove(
-		state.position,
-		enemy,
-		distance,
-		targetDistance,
-		dodgeDirection,
-		state.tick,
-		strafeCyclePeriod,
-		strafeIntensity,
-		approachSpeed,
-		distanceDeadZone,
-	);
-
-	// === OFFENSE ===
-	if (state.state === 'idle') 
-	{
-		// Interrupt if enemy is casting (quick attack)
-		if (enemy.state === 'casting' && distance < interruptRange) 
-		{
-			const castTime = getMissileCastTime(QUICK_CONFIG);
-			if (isSafeToAttack(threats, castTime)) 
-			{
-				return {
-					move,
-					startCast: {
-						spell: 'missile',
-						config: QUICK_CONFIG,
-						missileAI: StandardHoming,
-						direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
-					},
-				};
-			}
-		}
-
-		// Standard attacks at combat range
-		if (distance < attackRange) 
-		{
-			const heavyCastTime = getMissileCastTime(HEAVY_CONFIG);
-			if (isSafeToAttack(threats, heavyCastTime)) 
-			{
-				return {
-					move,
-					startCast: {
-						spell: 'missile',
-						config: HEAVY_CONFIG,
-						missileAI: StandardHoming,
-						direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
-					},
-				};
-			}
-
-			// Fallback: quick homing missile when heavy isn't safe (only if in range)
-			const quickCastTime = getMissileCastTime(QUICK_CONFIG);
-			if (
-				distance < QUICK_RANGE * 0.9 &&
-        isSafeToAttack(threats, quickCastTime)
-			) 
-			{
-				return {
-					move,
-					startCast: {
-						spell: 'missile',
-						config: QUICK_CONFIG,
-						missileAI: StandardHoming,
-						direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
-					},
-				};
-			}
-
-			// Not safe to attack — 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} from '../../types.js';
+import {angleTo} from '../../utils/angles.js';
+import {distanceTo} from '../../utils/distance.js';
+import {getMissileCastTime} from '../../utils/combat.js';
+import {ARENA_SIZE, GCD_DURATION, SHIELD_CAST_TIME} from '../../rules.js';
+import {
+	getThreats,
+	getMostUrgentThreat,
+	getDodgeDirectionForMovement,
+	isSafeToAttack,
+	getBlinkToDecreaseDistance,
+	shouldForceShield,
+} from '../shared.js';
+import {useParam} from '../../engine/params-runtime.js';
+const WALL_BUFFER = 60;
+
+const QUICK_CONFIG = {damage: 15, speed: 5, turnRate: 1, duration: 70};
+const HEAVY_CONFIG = {damage: 15, speed: 5, turnRate: 1, duration: 150};
+
+// Missile effective range (speed * duration). Use HEAVY when QUICK can't reach.
+const QUICK_RANGE = QUICK_CONFIG.speed * QUICK_CONFIG.duration; // 350
+
+/**
+ * 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};
+
+	// Priority 1: Use dodge direction (from threat analysis or close missile avoidance)
+	if (dodgeDirection) 
+	{
+		strafeDirection = dodgeDirection;
+	}
+	// Priority 2: Avoid walls
+	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;
+	}
+	// Priority 3: Commit to direction
+	else 
+	{
+		const cycle = Math.floor(tick / strafeCyclePeriod) % 2;
+		strafeDirection = cycle === 0 ? strafeClockwise : strafeCounterClockwise;
+	}
+
+	// When actively dodging, commit fully — no approach/retreat dilution
+	if (dodgeDirection) 
+	{
+		return {x: strafeDirection.x * 100, y: strafeDirection.y * 100};
+	}
+
+	let moveX = strafeDirection.x * strafeIntensity;
+	let moveY = strafeDirection.y * strafeIntensity;
+
+	// Distance management (only when not dodging)
+	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;
+	}
+
+	// Normalize
+	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: Battlemage
+ *
+ * BEHAVIOR: Balanced mid-range duelist. Shields undodgeable threats, interrupts
+ * enemy casts with quick missiles, saves blink for emergencies OR gap-closing.
+ * Switches between quick (10 dmg, fast) and heavy (15 dmg, slow) missile configs
+ * based on safety window and range. Will aggressively trade hits when health allows.
+ * The unique trait is cast-interruption: fires quick missiles specifically when the
+ * enemy is casting, punishing long cast times.
+ *
+ * PROGRESSION LINE: Battlemage → Warmage → Archmage
+ * - Battlemage (tier 1): Quick/heavy fixed configs, cast interruption, basic defense
+ * - Warmage (tier 2): Adaptive missile fitting (fitMissileToBudget), smarter attacks
+ * - Archmage (tier 3): Future — supreme duelist, perfect tactical mastery
+ *
+ * TIER: 1 (base)
+ */
+export const Battlemage: WizardFunction = ({state}) => 
+{
+	const targetDistance = useParam('targetDistance', 274, {
+		range: 150,
+		min: 150,
+	});
+	const strafeCyclePeriod = useParam('strafeCyclePeriod', 219, {
+		range: 75,
+		min: 80,
+		max: 300,
+	});
+	const strafeIntensity = useParam('strafeIntensity', 36, {
+		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', 31, {
+		range: 30,
+		min: 10,
+		max: 80,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const shieldCancelThreshold = useParam('shieldCancelThreshold', 150, {
+		range: 75,
+		min: 50,
+		max: 300,
+	});
+	const blinkWindowMax = useParam('blinkWindowMax', 35, {
+		range: 30,
+		min: 15,
+		max: 80,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const blinkDistanceOffset = useParam('blinkDistanceOffset', 100, {
+		range: 40,
+		min: 0,
+		max: 100,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const cancelMinRemainingCast = useParam('cancelMinRemainingCast', 19, {
+		range: 30,
+		min: 5,
+		max: 100,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const interruptRange = useParam('interruptRange', 324, {
+		range: 150,
+		min: 150,
+		max: 600,
+		steps: 7,
+	});
+	const attackRange = useParam('attackRange', 556, {
+		range: 150,
+		min: 200,
+		max: 700,
+	});
+
+	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') 
+	{
+		// Cancel shield if no imminent threats
+		if (!urgentThreat || urgentThreat.ticksToImpact > shieldCancelThreshold) 
+		{
+			return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}, cancel: true};
+		}
+		return {move: {x: 0, y: 0}};
+	}
+
+	// === DEFENSE: Cancel long missile casts if undodgeable threat approaches ===
+	// Only cancel when health is too low to trade (aggressive casts accepted the risk).
+	if (
+		state.state === 'casting' &&
+    state.castingSpell === 'missile' &&
+    urgentThreat &&
+    !urgentThreat.bestDodgeDirection
+	) 
+	{
+		const remainingCast = (state.castDuration ?? 0) - (state.castProgress ?? 0);
+		if (
+			remainingCast > cancelMinRemainingCast &&
+      urgentThreat.ticksToImpact <=
+        remainingCast + GCD_DURATION + SHIELD_CAST_TIME + 1 &&
+      state.health <= urgentThreat.projectile.damage * 2 + 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},
+		};
+	}
+
+	// === 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: smart strafe + maintain optimal distance
+	const dodgeDirection = getDodgeDirectionForMovement(threats, state.position);
+	const move = combatMove(
+		state.position,
+		enemy,
+		distance,
+		targetDistance,
+		dodgeDirection,
+		state.tick,
+		strafeCyclePeriod,
+		strafeIntensity,
+		approachSpeed,
+		distanceDeadZone,
+	);
+
+	// === OFFENSE ===
+	if (state.state === 'idle') 
+	{
+		// Interrupt if enemy is casting (quick attack)
+		if (enemy.state === 'casting' && distance < interruptRange) 
+		{
+			const castTime = getMissileCastTime(QUICK_CONFIG);
+			if (isSafeToAttack(threats, castTime)) 
+			{
+				return {
+					move,
+					startCast: {
+						spell: 'missile',
+						config: QUICK_CONFIG,
+						missileAI: StandardHoming,
+						direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
+					},
+				};
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Standard attacks at combat range
+		if (distance < attackRange) 
+		{
+			const heavyCastTime = getMissileCastTime(HEAVY_CONFIG);
+			if (isSafeToAttack(threats, heavyCastTime)) 
+			{
+				return {
+					move,
+					startCast: {
+						spell: 'missile',
+						config: HEAVY_CONFIG,
+						missileAI: StandardHoming,
+						direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
+					},
+				};
+			}
+
+			// Fallback: quick homing missile when heavy isn't safe (only if in range)
+			const quickCastTime = getMissileCastTime(QUICK_CONFIG);
+			if (
+				distance < QUICK_RANGE * 0.9 &&
+        isSafeToAttack(threats, quickCastTime)
+			) 
+			{
+				return {
+					move,
+					startCast: {
+						spell: 'missile',
+						config: QUICK_CONFIG,
+						missileAI: StandardHoming,
+						direction: angleTo(state.position, enemy.position),
+					},
+				};
+			}
+
+			// Not safe to attack — 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};
+};