Gladiator arena: gold economy, outfitting shop, permadeath runs

Turns the sandbox into a survival roguelike loop: outfit your gladiator
with banked gold, enter the arena, earn gold from kills and wave clears,
die, keep 10% of your total value (floored at the 500 fresh-start).

Economy (GameState autoload):
- banked_gold, owned items, and loadout persist to user://save.cfg
- Kill gold (basic 10g, armed 25g) credited server-side to the killer
- Wave-clear bonus (25 + 5/wave) for all players; wave synced to peers
- Death settlement liquidates gear, guarded against double-fire

Character creation / shop:
- Menu reframed: armory shop + live Character Sheet loadout preview
- Character Sheet gains preview mode (renders from loadout, no player)
- Buy/Equip with hand rules; two-handers and off-hands displace each
  other symmetrically (shop and in-game pickups)
- Chosen loadout auto-equips on spawn via existing RPC path

Combat feel:
- Attacks snap to camera facing and lock direction for the swing
- Dash commits to its direction for the full duration
- Weapon slots show name text when no icon is set
- Hitbox/hurtbox debug meshes hidden by default (H toggles)

Death is final: players no longer respawn; a results screen shows waves,
time, kills, and the settlement, then returns to camp. Armed enemies no
longer respawn (were an infinite gold farm and respawned invisible).

level/resources/weapon_applecorer.tres

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 script = ExtResource("2_hfi3c")
 weapon_name = "Apple Sword"
 description = "yum"
+cost = 300
+tier = 2
 damage = 20.0
 attack_range = 3.5
 attack_cooldown = 0.6

level/resources/weapon_lobsteraxe.tres

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 weapon_name = "Lobster Axe"
 description = "A heavy-hitting axe shaped like a lobster claw. Surprisingly quick for its size."
+cost = 350
+tier = 2
 hand_type = 2
 damage = 18.0
 attack_cooldown = 0.7

level/resources/weapon_shield.tres

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 weapon_name = "Wooden Shield"
 description = "A sturdy wooden shield. Can be used to bash enemies or block attacks."
+cost = 120
+tier = 1
 hand_type = 1
 damage = 8.0
 attack_range = 2.5

level/resources/weapon_sword.tres

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 weapon_name = "Iron Sword"
 description = "A simple iron sword. Good for close combat."
+cost = 150
+tier = 1
 damage = 15.0
 attack_range = 3.5
 attack_cooldown = 0.6

level/resources/weapon_testsword.tres

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 weapon_name = "Iron Sword"
 description = "A simple iron sword. Good for close combat."
+cost = 250
+tier = 2
 damage = 20.0
 attack_range = 3.5
 attack_cooldown = 0.6

level/scripts/3d_godot_robot.gd

@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ func apply_rotation(_velocity: Vector3) -> void:
 
 	# rpc("sync_player_rotation", new_rotation_y)
 
+## Instantly face a direction (no lerp) - used to lock attacks to camera facing
+func snap_rotation(_direction: Vector3) -> void:
+	rotation.y = atan2(-_direction.x, -_direction.z)
+
 func animate(_velocity: Vector3) -> void:
 	# Don't override attack animation if it's playing
 	if animation_player.is_playing() and animation_player.current_animation == "Attack1":

level/scripts/armed_enemy.gd

@@ -59,6 +59,13 @@ func _enter_tree():
 func _ready():
 	super._ready()
 
+	# Armed gladiators are worth more than basic enemies (arena economy)
+	gold_reward = 25
+
+	# Gladiators die for good - respawning would make them a repeatable gold farm
+	# (they also don't re-show their body on respawn, so this avoids invisible enemies)
+	can_respawn = false
+
 	# Auto-find body if not set
 	if _body == null:
 		if has_node("LilguyRigged/Armature"):

level/scripts/base_enemy.gd

@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ var current_target: Node = null
 @export var detection_range: float = 10.0
 ## Whether this enemy is aggressive (will attack players)
 @export var is_aggressive: bool = true
+## Gold credited to the killing player (arena economy)
+@export var gold_reward: int = 10
 
 func _ready():
 	super._ready()

level/scripts/enemy_spawner.gd

@@ -71,6 +71,9 @@ func start_wave():
 	print("[EnemySpawner] Starting wave ", current_wave)
 	wave_started.emit(current_wave)
 
+	# Broadcast wave number to every peer's GameState (for HUD + run stats)
+	GameState.server_sync_wave(current_wave)
+
 	# Spawn enemies
 	for i in range(enemies_per_wave):
 		_spawn_enemy(i, enemies_per_wave)
@@ -152,6 +155,10 @@ func _on_enemy_died(killer_id: int, enemy: Node):
 
 	print("[EnemySpawner] Enemy ", enemy.name, " defeated by ", killer_id)
 
+	# Credit kill gold to the killing player (server decides, credits their peer)
+	if killer_id > 0 and Network.players.has(killer_id) and enemy is BaseEnemy:
+		GameState.server_credit_kill(killer_id, enemy.gold_reward)
+
 	# Will be cleaned up in _update_active_enemies
 
 ## Update list of active enemies and check if wave complete
@@ -177,6 +184,11 @@ func _on_wave_completed():
 	print("[EnemySpawner] Wave ", current_wave, " completed!")
 	wave_completed.emit(current_wave)
 
+	# Wave-clear bonus for every living player (scales with wave number)
+	var wave_bonus: int = 25 + current_wave * 5
+	for peer_id in Network.players.keys():
+		GameState.server_credit_gold(peer_id, wave_bonus)
+
 	# Clean up dead enemies after a delay
 	await get_tree().create_timer(2.0).timeout
 	_cleanup_dead_enemies()

level/scripts/game_state.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,256 @@
+extends Node
+## Autoload singleton holding the gladiator roguelike economy + meta-progression.
+## Accessible globally as `GameState`.
+##
+## - banked_gold persists between sessions (saved to user://save.cfg).
+## - owned_items are resource paths of weapons the player has bought.
+## - run_gold is gold earned during the current arena run (NOT persisted).
+##
+## Death settlement: on run end you keep 10% of your total value (banked + run
+## gold + owned gear value), floored at the DEFAULT_GOLD starting amount so you
+## can never fall below a fresh start. This punishes hoarding and rewards spending
+## before you enter the arena.
+
+const SAVE_PATH: String = "user://save.cfg"
+const DEFAULT_GOLD: int = 500
+## Fraction of total value kept on death.
+const SURVIVAL_KEEP_FRACTION: float = 0.10
+
+# Persisted progression
+var banked_gold: int = DEFAULT_GOLD
+var owned_items: Array[String] = []
+# Loadout chosen in the outfitting screen: slot -> WeaponData resource path ("" = empty)
+var selected_loadout: Dictionary = {"main": "", "offhand": ""}
+
+# Per-run state (reset each run, not saved)
+var run_gold: int = 0
+var run_active: bool = false
+var current_wave: int = 0
+var kills_this_run: int = 0
+var last_run_stats: Dictionary = {}
+var _run_start_msec: int = 0
+
+signal gold_changed(banked_gold: int)
+signal run_gold_changed(run_gold: int)
+signal wave_changed(wave: int)
+signal run_ended(stats: Dictionary)
+signal loadout_changed(loadout: Dictionary)
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	load_save()
+
+# --- Persistence ---------------------------------------------------------
+
+func load_save() -> void:
+	var cfg := ConfigFile.new()
+	var err := cfg.load(SAVE_PATH)
+	if err != OK:
+		# No save yet (or unreadable): start fresh.
+		banked_gold = DEFAULT_GOLD
+		owned_items = []
+		save_game()
+		return
+	banked_gold = int(cfg.get_value("progress", "banked_gold", DEFAULT_GOLD))
+	# ConfigFile returns an untyped Array; copy into the typed array.
+	owned_items.clear()
+	for path in cfg.get_value("progress", "owned_items", []):
+		owned_items.append(str(path))
+	# Restore loadout, dropping anything no longer owned
+	var saved_loadout = cfg.get_value("progress", "selected_loadout", {"main": "", "offhand": ""})
+	for slot in ["main", "offhand"]:
+		var path := str(saved_loadout.get(slot, ""))
+		selected_loadout[slot] = path if owns_item(path) else ""
+
+func save_game() -> void:
+	var cfg := ConfigFile.new()
+	cfg.set_value("progress", "banked_gold", banked_gold)
+	cfg.set_value("progress", "owned_items", owned_items)
+	cfg.set_value("progress", "selected_loadout", selected_loadout)
+	cfg.save(SAVE_PATH)
+
+# --- Shop economy --------------------------------------------------------
+
+func can_afford(cost: int) -> bool:
+	return banked_gold >= cost
+
+## Buy an item by its WeaponData resource path. Returns true on success.
+func buy_item(resource_path: String, cost: int) -> bool:
+	if not can_afford(cost):
+		return false
+	banked_gold -= cost
+	if not owned_items.has(resource_path):
+		owned_items.append(resource_path)
+	gold_changed.emit(banked_gold)
+	save_game()
+	return true
+
+func owns_item(resource_path: String) -> bool:
+	return owned_items.has(resource_path)
+
+# --- Loadout (what you walk into the arena with) --------------------------
+
+## Equip an owned item into the slot its hand_type dictates.
+## Two-handed weapons take the main slot and clear the off-hand.
+func equip_loadout_item(resource_path: String) -> bool:
+	if not owns_item(resource_path):
+		return false
+	var data = load(resource_path)
+	if not data is WeaponData:
+		return false
+
+	match data.hand_type:
+		WeaponData.Hand.OFF_HAND:
+			selected_loadout["offhand"] = resource_path
+			# An off-hand displaces a two-handed main - you only have two hands
+			if _is_two_hand(selected_loadout.get("main", "")):
+				selected_loadout["main"] = ""
+		WeaponData.Hand.TWO_HAND:
+			selected_loadout["main"] = resource_path
+			selected_loadout["offhand"] = ""
+		_:  # MAIN_HAND
+			selected_loadout["main"] = resource_path
+			# If the previous main was two-handed it's gone now; offhand stays as-is
+	loadout_changed.emit(selected_loadout)
+	save_game()
+	return true
+
+func unequip_loadout_slot(slot: String) -> void:
+	if selected_loadout.get(slot, "") != "":
+		selected_loadout[slot] = ""
+		loadout_changed.emit(selected_loadout)
+		save_game()
+
+func is_loadout_item_selected(resource_path: String) -> bool:
+	return selected_loadout.get("main", "") == resource_path \
+		or selected_loadout.get("offhand", "") == resource_path
+
+func get_selected_loadout() -> Dictionary:
+	return selected_loadout
+
+# --- Run lifecycle -------------------------------------------------------
+
+func start_run() -> void:
+	run_gold = 0
+	current_wave = 0
+	kills_this_run = 0
+	run_active = true
+	_run_start_msec = Time.get_ticks_msec()
+	run_gold_changed.emit(run_gold)
+	wave_changed.emit(current_wave)
+
+func add_run_gold(amount: int) -> void:
+	run_gold += amount
+	run_gold_changed.emit(run_gold)
+
+## Seconds since the current run started.
+func get_run_time() -> float:
+	if _run_start_msec == 0:
+		return 0.0
+	return (Time.get_ticks_msec() - _run_start_msec) / 1000.0
+
+## Total liquid value of the player: banked + earned this run + value of owned gear.
+func get_total_value() -> int:
+	var total := banked_gold + run_gold
+	for path in owned_items:
+		total += _item_cost(path)
+	return total
+
+## Settle a finished run (death). Liquidates gear, keeps 10% of total value
+## floored at DEFAULT_GOLD, then persists. Returns a stats Dictionary.
+## Guarded against double-calls (died can fire more than once on the host).
+func end_run() -> Dictionary:
+	if not run_active:
+		return last_run_stats
+	run_active = false
+
+	var total := get_total_value()
+	var kept: int = max(DEFAULT_GOLD, int(floor(total * SURVIVAL_KEEP_FRACTION)))
+
+	last_run_stats = {
+		"waves": current_wave,
+		"kills": kills_this_run,
+		"time": get_run_time(),
+		"gold_earned": run_gold,
+		"total_value": total,
+		"kept": kept,
+	}
+
+	banked_gold = kept
+	owned_items.clear()
+	selected_loadout = {"main": "", "offhand": ""}
+	run_gold = 0
+	gold_changed.emit(banked_gold)
+	run_gold_changed.emit(run_gold)
+	loadout_changed.emit(selected_loadout)
+	save_game()
+	run_ended.emit(last_run_stats)
+	return last_run_stats
+
+# --- Multiplayer crediting (server -> owning peer) ------------------------
+# GameState is an autoload, so it exists at the same path on every peer with
+# the server (peer 1) as its multiplayer authority. The server decides who
+# earned gold and credits exactly that peer's local GameState.
+
+## Server-side entry point: credit kill gold (and a kill) to a specific peer.
+func server_credit_kill(peer_id: int, amount: int) -> void:
+	if not multiplayer.is_server():
+		return
+	if peer_id == 1:
+		credit_kill(amount)  # Host credits itself directly
+	elif _is_known_peer(peer_id):
+		rpc_id(peer_id, "credit_kill", amount)
+
+## Server-side entry point: credit plain gold (e.g. wave bonus) to a peer.
+func server_credit_gold(peer_id: int, amount: int) -> void:
+	if not multiplayer.is_server():
+		return
+	if peer_id == 1:
+		credit_gold(amount)
+	elif _is_known_peer(peer_id):
+		rpc_id(peer_id, "credit_gold", amount)
+
+## Runtime lookup so this singleton has no compile-time dependency on Network
+## (keeps the economy testable standalone).
+func _is_known_peer(peer_id: int) -> bool:
+	var network = get_node_or_null("/root/Network")
+	return network != null and network.players.has(peer_id)
+
+## Server-side entry point: broadcast the current wave number to all peers.
+func server_sync_wave(wave: int) -> void:
+	if not multiplayer.is_server():
+		return
+	rpc("sync_wave", wave)
+
+@rpc("authority", "reliable")
+func credit_gold(amount: int) -> void:
+	if not run_active:
+		return
+	add_run_gold(amount)
+
+@rpc("authority", "reliable")
+func credit_kill(amount: int) -> void:
+	if not run_active:
+		return
+	kills_this_run += 1
+	add_run_gold(amount)
+
+@rpc("authority", "call_local", "reliable")
+func sync_wave(wave: int) -> void:
+	current_wave = wave
+	wave_changed.emit(current_wave)
+
+# --- Helpers -------------------------------------------------------------
+
+func _is_two_hand(resource_path: String) -> bool:
+	if resource_path.is_empty() or not ResourceLoader.exists(resource_path):
+		return false
+	var res = load(resource_path)
+	return res is WeaponData and res.hand_type == WeaponData.Hand.TWO_HAND
+
+func _item_cost(resource_path: String) -> int:
+	if resource_path.is_empty() or not ResourceLoader.exists(resource_path):
+		return 0
+	var res := load(resource_path)
+	if res is WeaponData:
+		return res.cost
+	return 0

level/scripts/game_state.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://dlcyyjtlb8s7x

level/scripts/hit_box.gd

@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ signal hit_landed(target: Node, damage: float, knockback: float, attacker_pos: V
 ## Owner entity (used to prevent self-damage and identify attacker)
 @export var owner_entity: Node = null
 
-## Global debug visibility toggle (static-like via class name access)
-static var debug_visible: bool = true
+## Global debug visibility toggle (press H in-game to toggle)
+static var debug_visible: bool = false
 
 ## Whether hitbox is currently active (only deals damage when active)
 var is_active: bool = false

level/scripts/hurt_box.gd

@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ class_name HurtBox
 ## Attach to any entity that can be damaged (players, enemies, destructibles)
 ## NOTE: This is a passive detection zone - HitBox handles the collision detection
 
-## Global debug visibility toggle (static-like via class name access)
-static var debug_visible: bool = true
+## Global debug visibility toggle (press H in-game to toggle)
+static var debug_visible: bool = false
 
 ## The entity that owns this hurtbox (should be a BaseUnit or similar)
 @export var owner_entity: Node = null

level/scripts/level.gd

@@ -42,6 +42,9 @@ func _ready():
 	# Add quick-fill preset buttons
 	_create_preset_buttons()
 
+	# Reshape the menu into the gladiator outfitting screen
+	_setup_outfitting_menu()
+
 	# Create or find weapons container
 	if has_node("WeaponsContainer"):
 		weapons_container = get_node("WeaponsContainer")
@@ -89,6 +92,9 @@ func initialize_multiplayer():
 
 	_multiplayer_initialized = true
 
+	# Begin this player's arena run (starts the survival clock + gold tracking)
+	GameState.start_run()
+
 	if multiplayer.is_server():
 		print("[Level] Running server initialization")
 		Network.connect("player_connected", Callable(self, "_on_player_connected"))
@@ -377,6 +383,13 @@ func _spawn_player_local(id: int, spawn_pos: Vector3):
 		else:
 			push_warning("[Level] HUD autoload not found! Make sure to restart Godot to register the new autoload.")
 
+		# Equip the loadout chosen in the outfitting screen (broadcasts to all peers)
+		var loadout = GameState.get_selected_loadout()
+		if loadout.get("main", "") != "":
+			player.rpc("equip_weapon_from_world", loadout["main"])
+		if loadout.get("offhand", "") != "":
+			player.rpc("equip_weapon_from_world", loadout["offhand"])
+
 	var skin_enum = player_info["skin"]
 	player.set_player_skin(skin_enum)
 	# rpc("sync_player_skin", id, skin_enum)
@@ -470,6 +483,40 @@ func _on_send_pressed() -> void:
 func msg_rpc(nick, msg):
 	chat.text += str(nick, " : ", msg, "\n")
 
+# ---------- OUTFITTING MENU ----------
+## Turn the plain host/join menu into the gladiator camp:
+## menu options on the left, armory shop + character sheet preview on the right.
+func _setup_outfitting_menu():
+	# Retitle and shrink the header so it fits the narrowed left column
+	var title = menu.get_node_or_null("MainContainer/Label")
+	if title:
+		title.text = "SURVIVAL OF\nTHE SNIPPEST"
+		title.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 42)
+
+	# Narrow the existing menu column to the left third of the screen
+	var main_container = menu.get_node_or_null("MainContainer")
+	if main_container:
+		main_container.anchor_right = 0.34
+
+	# Rename buttons to fit the arena fiction
+	var host_button = menu.get_node_or_null("MainContainer/MainMenu/Buttons/Host")
+	if host_button:
+		host_button.text = "ENTER ARENA"
+	var join_button = menu.get_node_or_null("MainContainer/MainMenu/Buttons/Join")
+	if join_button:
+		join_button.text = "JOIN FRIEND"
+
+	# Armory + preview fill the rest of the screen
+	var outfitting_script = load("res://level/ui/scripts/outfitting_screen.gd")
+	var outfitting = outfitting_script.new()
+	outfitting.name = "OutfittingScreen"
+	outfitting.anchor_left = 0.35
+	outfitting.anchor_top = 0.04
+	outfitting.anchor_right = 0.985
+	outfitting.anchor_bottom = 0.96
+	menu.add_child(outfitting)
+	outfitting.set_nick_input(nick_input)
+
 # ---------- PRESET BUTTONS ----------
 func _create_preset_buttons():
 	# Create a container for preset buttons
@@ -795,6 +842,18 @@ func _spawn_armed_enemy_local(enemy_name: String, spawn_pos: Vector3, main_weapo
 	enemies_container.add_child(enemy, true)
 	print("[Peer ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), "] Armed enemy ", enemy_name, " spawned successfully")
 
+	# Server credits kill gold for armed enemies spawned outside the wave spawner
+	if multiplayer.is_server():
+		enemy.died.connect(_on_level_enemy_died.bind(enemy))
+
+## Kill-gold payout for enemies spawned directly by the level (not the wave spawner).
+## Practice dummies are deliberately NOT connected - they respawn and would be farmable.
+func _on_level_enemy_died(killer_id: int, enemy: Node):
+	if not multiplayer.is_server():
+		return
+	if killer_id > 0 and Network.players.has(killer_id) and enemy is BaseEnemy:
+		GameState.server_credit_kill(killer_id, enemy.gold_reward)
+
 ## Spawn initial armed enemies when server starts
 func _spawn_armed_enemies():
 	if not multiplayer.is_server():

level/scripts/lilguy_body.gd

@@ -11,6 +11,10 @@ func apply_rotation(_velocity: Vector3) -> void:
 	var new_rotation_y = lerp_angle(rotation.y, atan2(_velocity.x, _velocity.z), LERP_VELOCITY)
 	rotation.y = new_rotation_y
 
+## Instantly face a direction (no lerp) - used to lock attacks to camera facing
+func snap_rotation(_direction: Vector3) -> void:
+	rotation.y = atan2(_direction.x, _direction.z)
+
 func animate(_velocity: Vector3) -> void:
 	if not animation_player:
 		return

level/scripts/player.gd

@@ -59,6 +59,9 @@ var _dash_cooldown_timer: float = 0.0
 var _is_dashing: bool = false
 var _dash_direction: Vector3 = Vector3.ZERO
 
+# Facing lock: while > 0 the body cannot turn (attacks aim at camera, dashes stay straight)
+var _facing_locked_timer: float = 0.0
+
 # UI Signals
 signal dash_cooldown_updated(remaining: float, total: float)
 signal attack_cooldown_updated(remaining: float, total: float)
@@ -74,6 +77,9 @@ func _ready():
 		health_regen = 3.0
 		regen_delay = 5.0
 
+	# Gladiator arena: death ends your run - no respawning
+	can_respawn = false
+
 	super._ready()
 	# Set respawn point to current position (where we spawned) - base_unit._ready already does this
 	# Don't override with a hardcoded position
@@ -240,6 +246,10 @@ func _process(delta):
 		_attack_timer -= delta
 		attack_cooldown_updated.emit(_attack_timer, attack_cooldown)
 
+	# Update facing lock (attack/dash direction commitment)
+	if _facing_locked_timer > 0:
+		_facing_locked_timer -= delta
+
 	# Update dash timers
 	if _dash_timer > 0:
 		_dash_timer -= delta
@@ -295,12 +305,10 @@ func freeze():
 		_body.animate(Vector3.ZERO)
 
 func _move() -> void:
-	# If dashing, use dash movement
+	# If dashing, use dash movement (facing already snapped and locked at dash start)
 	if _is_dashing:
 		velocity.x = _dash_direction.x * _current_speed * dash_speed_multiplier
 		velocity.z = _dash_direction.z * _current_speed * dash_speed_multiplier
-		if _body:
-			_body.apply_rotation(velocity)
 		return
 
 	var _input_direction: Vector2 = Vector2.ZERO
@@ -319,13 +327,35 @@ func _move() -> void:
 	if _direction:
 		velocity.x = _direction.x * _current_speed
 		velocity.z = _direction.z * _current_speed
-		if _body:
+		# Body only turns toward movement while facing isn't locked by an attack/dash
+		if _body and _facing_locked_timer <= 0:
 			_body.apply_rotation(velocity)
 		return
 
 	velocity.x = move_toward(velocity.x, 0, _current_speed)
 	velocity.z = move_toward(velocity.z, 0, _current_speed)
 
+## Horizontal direction the camera is looking (movement-space, matches _move math)
+func _get_camera_forward() -> Vector3:
+	var fwd: Vector3 = transform.basis * Vector3(0, 0, -1)
+	if _spring_arm_offset:
+		fwd = fwd.rotated(Vector3.UP, _spring_arm_offset.rotation.y)
+	fwd.y = 0
+	return fwd.normalized()
+
+## Snap the body to face a direction and hold it there for `duration` seconds
+func _lock_facing(direction: Vector3, duration: float):
+	_facing_locked_timer = max(_facing_locked_timer, duration)
+	if _body and direction.length_squared() > 0.001:
+		if _body.has_method("snap_rotation"):
+			_body.snap_rotation(direction)
+		else:
+			_body.apply_rotation(direction)
+
+## Attacks commit to where the camera looks, not where the character was walking
+func _lock_facing_to_camera(duration: float):
+	_lock_facing(_get_camera_forward(), duration)
+
 func is_running() -> bool:
 	if Input.is_action_pressed("shift"):
 		_current_speed = SPRINT_SPEED
@@ -423,11 +453,14 @@ func _perform_attack():
 
 	# Use main hand weapon if available
 	if equipped_weapon and equipped_weapon.can_attack():
+		# Aim the swing at the camera direction and commit to it
+		_lock_facing_to_camera(equipped_weapon.weapon_data.startup_time + equipped_weapon.weapon_data.active_time)
 		equipped_weapon.perform_attack()
 		return
 
 	# Or use off-hand weapon if available
 	if equipped_offhand and equipped_offhand.can_attack():
+		_lock_facing_to_camera(equipped_offhand.weapon_data.startup_time + equipped_offhand.weapon_data.active_time)
 		equipped_offhand.perform_attack()
 		return
 
@@ -445,6 +478,9 @@ func _perform_attack():
 	_attack_timer = cooldown
 	_is_unarmed_attacking = true
 
+	# Aim the punch at the camera direction and commit to it
+	_lock_facing_to_camera(total_duration)
+
 	# Play attack animation once
 	if _body:
 		_body.play_attack("Attack_OneHand")
@@ -517,7 +553,7 @@ func _on_died(killer_id: int):
 
 		# Show death message on UI
 		if has_node("HealthUI/HealthText"):
-			get_node("HealthUI/HealthText").text = "DEAD - Respawning..."
+			get_node("HealthUI/HealthText").text = "DEAD - Run Over"
 
 func _on_respawned():
 	print("[Player ", name, "] _on_respawned called. Authority: ", is_multiplayer_authority(), " Position: ", global_position)
@@ -560,6 +596,9 @@ func _perform_dash():
 	_dash_timer = dash_duration
 	_dash_cooldown_timer = dash_cooldown
 
+	# Commit to the dash direction - no steering or turning mid-dash
+	_lock_facing(_dash_direction, dash_duration)
+
 	# Animation is handled by the Body's animate function (Jump animation plays during dash)
 
 ## Sync attack animation to all clients
@@ -715,6 +754,15 @@ func equip_weapon(data: WeaponData):
 	# Determine which hand based on weapon type
 	var is_offhand = (data.hand_type == WeaponData.Hand.OFF_HAND)
 
+	# Two-handed weapons occupy both hands - clear the off-hand
+	if data.hand_type == WeaponData.Hand.TWO_HAND and equipped_offhand:
+		unequip_weapon(true)
+
+	# And symmetrically: an off-hand displaces a two-handed main weapon
+	if is_offhand and equipped_weapon and equipped_weapon.weapon_data \
+			and equipped_weapon.weapon_data.hand_type == WeaponData.Hand.TWO_HAND:
+		unequip_weapon(false)
+
 	# Unequip current weapon in that hand first
 	if is_offhand:
 		if equipped_offhand:

level/scripts/weapon_data.gd

@@ -11,6 +11,12 @@ enum Hand { MAIN_HAND, OFF_HAND, TWO_HAND }
 @export_multiline var description: String = ""
 @export var hand_type: Hand = Hand.MAIN_HAND
 
+@export_category("Shop / Economy")
+## Cost to buy this weapon in the character-creation shop.
+@export var cost: int = 100
+## Rough power tier (1 = starter, higher = stronger). Used for shop sorting/grouping.
+@export var tier: int = 1
+
 @export_category("Combat Stats")
 @export var damage: float = 10.0
 @export var attack_range: float = 3.0

level/ui/scripts/character_sheet.gd

@@ -11,15 +11,40 @@ class_name CharacterSheet
 # Player reference
 var player: Character = null
 
+# Preview mode: renders from a loadout dictionary instead of a live player.
+# Used by the outfitting screen at character creation.
+# preview_data keys: "nick" (String), "main" (WeaponData or null), "offhand" (WeaponData or null)
+var preview_mode: bool = false
+var preview_data: Dictionary = {}
+
+# Character defaults shown in preview (match player.gd export defaults)
+const PREVIEW_MAX_HEALTH := 100.0
+const PREVIEW_ATTACK_DAMAGE := 10.0
+const PREVIEW_ATTACK_RANGE := 3.0
+const PREVIEW_ATTACK_COOLDOWN := 0.5
+const PREVIEW_DASH_COOLDOWN := 4.0
+const PREVIEW_DASH_DURATION := 0.25
+const PREVIEW_DASH_MULTIPLIER := 2.0
+
 # Visibility
 var is_visible: bool = false
 
 func _ready():
-	# Start hidden
-	hide()
-	is_visible = false
+	if preview_mode:
+		_configure_preview_layout()
+		show()
+		is_visible = true
+		refresh_all()
+	else:
+		# Start hidden (in-game Tab toggle behavior)
+		hide()
+		is_visible = false
 
 func _input(event):
+	# Embedded preview never toggles - it's part of the outfitting screen
+	if preview_mode:
+		return
+
 	# Close on Escape press if open
 	if event.is_action_pressed("quit") and is_visible:
 		toggle_sheet()
@@ -37,6 +62,35 @@ func set_player(p: Character):
 	if player:
 		refresh_all()
 
+## Feed the sheet a loadout to preview (outfitting screen).
+## Safe to call before or after the sheet enters the tree.
+func set_preview(data: Dictionary):
+	preview_mode = true
+	preview_data = data
+	if is_inside_tree():
+		refresh_all()
+
+## Re-shape the fullscreen overlay into an embeddable panel:
+## no dark backdrop, panel fills the space its parent gives it.
+func _configure_preview_layout():
+	mouse_filter = Control.MOUSE_FILTER_IGNORE
+	var backdrop = get_node_or_null("DarkBackground")
+	if backdrop:
+		backdrop.hide()
+	var panel = get_node_or_null("Panel")
+	if panel:
+		panel.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+		panel.offset_left = 0
+		panel.offset_top = 0
+		panel.offset_right = 0
+		panel.offset_bottom = 0
+	var title = get_node_or_null("Panel/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TitleLabel")
+	if title:
+		title.text = "YOUR GLADIATOR"
+	var close_hint = get_node_or_null("Panel/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/CloseHint")
+	if close_hint:
+		close_hint.hide()
+
 ## Toggle character sheet visibility
 func toggle_sheet():
 	is_visible = !is_visible
@@ -53,7 +107,7 @@ func toggle_sheet():
 
 ## Refresh all data in the sheet
 func refresh_all():
-	if not player:
+	if not player and not preview_mode:
 		return
 
 	_refresh_stats()
@@ -81,11 +135,40 @@ func _refresh_stats():
 	spacer1.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 10)
 	stats_container.add_child(spacer1)
 
-	# Get player name
-	var player_id = player.name.to_int()
-	var player_name = "Player"
-	if Network.players.has(player_id):
-		player_name = Network.players[player_id]["nick"]
+	# Resolve stats from either the live player or the preview loadout
+	var player_name: String
+	var current_hp: int
+	var max_hp: int
+	var atk_damage: float
+	var atk_range: float
+	var atk_cooldown: float
+
+	if preview_mode:
+		player_name = preview_data.get("nick", "Gladiator")
+		if player_name.strip_edges() == "":
+			player_name = "Gladiator"
+		current_hp = int(PREVIEW_MAX_HEALTH)
+		max_hp = int(PREVIEW_MAX_HEALTH)
+		# Combat stats come from the selected main weapon, or bare fists
+		var main_weapon = preview_data.get("main")
+		if main_weapon is WeaponData:
+			atk_damage = main_weapon.damage
+			atk_range = main_weapon.attack_range
+			atk_cooldown = main_weapon.attack_cooldown
+		else:
+			atk_damage = PREVIEW_ATTACK_DAMAGE
+			atk_range = PREVIEW_ATTACK_RANGE
+			atk_cooldown = PREVIEW_ATTACK_COOLDOWN
+	else:
+		var player_id = player.name.to_int()
+		player_name = "Player"
+		if Network.players.has(player_id):
+			player_name = Network.players[player_id]["nick"]
+		current_hp = int(player.current_health)
+		max_hp = int(player.max_health)
+		atk_damage = player.attack_damage
+		atk_range = player.attack_range
+		atk_cooldown = player.attack_cooldown
 
 	_add_stat_label("Name: " + player_name)
 	_add_stat_label("Level: 1")  # Hardcoded for now
@@ -93,23 +176,35 @@ func _refresh_stats():
 
 	# Health stats
 	_add_stat_label("=== HEALTH ===", Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8))
-	_add_stat_label("Current HP: " + str(int(player.current_health)))
-	_add_stat_label("Max HP: " + str(int(player.max_health)))
-	_add_stat_label("Health: " + str(int(player.get_health_percent() * 100)) + "%")
+	_add_stat_label("Current HP: " + str(current_hp))
+	_add_stat_label("Max HP: " + str(max_hp))
+	var hp_percent = int(float(current_hp) / max_hp * 100) if max_hp > 0 else 0
+	_add_stat_label("Health: " + str(hp_percent) + "%")
 	_add_stat_label("")
 
-	# Movement stats
+	# Movement stats (class constants - same for live and preview)
 	_add_stat_label("=== MOVEMENT ===", Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8))
-	_add_stat_label("Walk Speed: " + str(player.NORMAL_SPEED))
-	_add_stat_label("Sprint Speed: " + str(player.SPRINT_SPEED))
-	_add_stat_label("Jump Power: " + str(player.JUMP_VELOCITY))
+	_add_stat_label("Walk Speed: " + str(Character.NORMAL_SPEED))
+	_add_stat_label("Sprint Speed: " + str(Character.SPRINT_SPEED))
+	_add_stat_label("Jump Power: " + str(Character.JUMP_VELOCITY))
 	_add_stat_label("")
 
 	# Combat stats
 	_add_stat_label("=== COMBAT ===", Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8))
-	_add_stat_label("Base Damage: " + str(player.attack_damage))
-	_add_stat_label("Attack Range: " + str(player.attack_range))
-	_add_stat_label("Attack Cooldown: " + str(player.attack_cooldown) + "s")
+	if preview_mode and preview_data.get("main") is WeaponData:
+		_add_stat_label("Weapon Damage: " + str(atk_damage))
+	else:
+		_add_stat_label("Base Damage: " + str(atk_damage))
+	_add_stat_label("Attack Range: " + str(atk_range))
+	_add_stat_label("Attack Cooldown: " + str(atk_cooldown) + "s")
+
+	# Off-hand block bonus (preview only - handy when choosing a shield)
+	if preview_mode:
+		var offhand = preview_data.get("offhand")
+		if offhand is WeaponData and offhand.can_block:
+			_add_stat_label("")
+			_add_stat_label("=== DEFENSE ===", Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8))
+			_add_stat_label("Block Reduction: " + str(int(offhand.block_reduction * 100)) + "%")
 
 ## Refresh equipped weapons
 func _refresh_weapons():
@@ -143,12 +238,26 @@ func _refresh_weapons():
 		push_error("[CharacterSheet] Failed to load weapon_slot.tscn")
 		return
 
+	# Resolve weapon data from preview loadout or live player
+	var main_data: WeaponData = null
+	var offhand_data: WeaponData = null
+	if preview_mode:
+		if preview_data.get("main") is WeaponData:
+			main_data = preview_data["main"]
+		if preview_data.get("offhand") is WeaponData:
+			offhand_data = preview_data["offhand"]
+	else:
+		if player.equipped_weapon and player.equipped_weapon.weapon_data:
+			main_data = player.equipped_weapon.weapon_data
+		if player.equipped_offhand and player.equipped_offhand.weapon_data:
+			offhand_data = player.equipped_offhand.weapon_data
+
 	# Create main hand slot
 	var main_hand_slot = weapon_slot_scene.instantiate()
 	slots_container.add_child(main_hand_slot)
 
-	if player.equipped_weapon and player.equipped_weapon.weapon_data:
-		main_hand_slot.set_weapon(player.equipped_weapon.weapon_data, "Main Hand")
+	if main_data:
+		main_hand_slot.set_weapon(main_data, "Main Hand")
 	else:
 		main_hand_slot.clear_weapon()
 
@@ -156,8 +265,8 @@ func _refresh_weapons():
 	var off_hand_slot = weapon_slot_scene.instantiate()
 	slots_container.add_child(off_hand_slot)
 
-	if player.equipped_offhand and player.equipped_offhand.weapon_data:
-		off_hand_slot.set_weapon(player.equipped_offhand.weapon_data, "Off-Hand")
+	if offhand_data:
+		off_hand_slot.set_weapon(offhand_data, "Off-Hand")
 	else:
 		off_hand_slot.clear_weapon()
 
@@ -182,17 +291,24 @@ func _refresh_abilities():
 	spacer.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 10)
 	abilities_container.add_child(spacer)
 
-	# Dash ability
+	# Dash ability (defaults in preview, live values in game)
+	var dash_cd = PREVIEW_DASH_COOLDOWN if preview_mode else player.dash_cooldown
+	var dash_dur = PREVIEW_DASH_DURATION if preview_mode else player.dash_duration
+	var dash_mult = PREVIEW_DASH_MULTIPLIER if preview_mode else player.dash_speed_multiplier
+
 	_add_stat_label("--- DASH (F) ---", Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8))
-	_add_stat_label("Cooldown: " + str(player.dash_cooldown) + "s")
-	_add_stat_label("Duration: " + str(player.dash_duration) + "s")
-	_add_stat_label("Speed: " + str(player.dash_speed_multiplier) + "x")
+	_add_stat_label("Cooldown: " + str(dash_cd) + "s")
+	_add_stat_label("Duration: " + str(dash_dur) + "s")
+	_add_stat_label("Speed: " + str(dash_mult) + "x")
 	_add_stat_label("Description: Dash in movement direction")
-	var dash_remaining = player._dash_cooldown_timer
-	if dash_remaining > 0:
-		_add_stat_label("Ready in: " + str(ceil(dash_remaining)) + "s", Color(1.0, 0.5, 0.5))
-	else:
+	if preview_mode:
 		_add_stat_label("Status: READY", Color(0.0, 1.0, 0.0))
+	else:
+		var dash_remaining = player._dash_cooldown_timer
+		if dash_remaining > 0:
+			_add_stat_label("Ready in: " + str(ceil(dash_remaining)) + "s", Color(1.0, 0.5, 0.5))
+		else:
+			_add_stat_label("Status: READY", Color(0.0, 1.0, 0.0))
 
 	# Spacer
 	var spacer2 = Control.new()
@@ -201,7 +317,7 @@ func _refresh_abilities():
 
 	# Jump ability
 	_add_stat_label("--- JUMP (Space) ---", Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8))
-	_add_stat_label("Power: " + str(player.JUMP_VELOCITY))
+	_add_stat_label("Power: " + str(Character.JUMP_VELOCITY))
 	_add_stat_label("Description: Jump into the air")
 	_add_stat_label("Status: ALWAYS READY", Color(0.0, 1.0, 0.0))
 

level/ui/scripts/hud_manager.gd

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ var character_sheet: Control = null
 var tab_hint: Control = null
 var keybind_hint: Control = null
 var escape_menu: Control = null
+var run_results: Control = null
 
 # Player reference
 var local_player: Character = null
@@ -157,6 +158,26 @@ func show_hud():
 func hide_hud():
 	hide()
 
+## Tear down all UI components (used when returning to the menu after a run).
+## The HUD is an autoload, so its children survive scene reloads unless freed.
+func reset():
+	if local_player and is_instance_valid(local_player):
+		_disconnect_player_signals()
+	local_player = null
+
+	for child in get_children():
+		child.queue_free()
+
+	action_bar = null
+	unit_frame = null
+	target_frame = null
+	character_sheet = null
+	tab_hint = null
+	keybind_hint = null
+	escape_menu = null
+	run_results = null
+	print("[HUD] Reset - all UI components removed")
+
 ## Player signal callbacks
 func _on_player_health_changed(old_health: float, new_health: float):
 	# Update unit frame
@@ -164,8 +185,21 @@ func _on_player_health_changed(old_health: float, new_health: float):
 		unit_frame.update_health(new_health, local_player.max_health)
 
 func _on_player_died(killer_id: int):
-	print("[HUD] Player died")
-	# Could show death screen or respawn timer here
+	print("[HUD] Player died - ending run")
+	_show_run_results()
+
+## End the local player's run and show the results screen.
+## GameState.end_run() is guarded against double-calls (died can fire twice on host).
+func _show_run_results():
+	if run_results and is_instance_valid(run_results):
+		return  # Already showing
+
+	var stats = GameState.end_run()
+
+	var results_script = load("res://level/ui/scripts/run_results.gd")
+	run_results = results_script.new()
+	run_results.setup(stats)
+	add_child(run_results)
 
 func _on_player_respawned():
 	print("[HUD] Player respawned")

level/ui/scripts/outfitting_screen.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,248 @@
+extends Control
+class_name OutfittingScreen
+## Gladiator outfitting screen shown on the main menu.
+## Left: the armory shop (buy and equip gear with banked gold).
+## Right: the character sheet in preview mode, live-updating as you change loadout.
+## Reads/writes GameState (banked_gold, owned_items, selected_loadout).
+
+const WEAPONS_DIR := "res://level/resources/"
+
+# Catalog of WeaponData found on disk, sorted by tier then cost
+var _catalog: Array[WeaponData] = []
+var _catalog_paths: Dictionary = {}  # WeaponData -> resource path
+
+var _gold_label: Label = null
+var _items_container: VBoxContainer = null
+var _sheet: Control = null  # CharacterSheet in preview mode
+var _nick_input: LineEdit = null  # menu's nickname field (for preview name)
+
+func _ready():
+	_load_catalog()
+	_build_ui()
+
+	GameState.gold_changed.connect(func(_g): _refresh())
+	GameState.loadout_changed.connect(func(_l): _refresh())
+
+	_refresh()
+
+## The menu's nickname LineEdit, so the preview shows the entered name
+func set_nick_input(nick_input: LineEdit):
+	_nick_input = nick_input
+	if _nick_input:
+		_nick_input.text_changed.connect(func(_t): _update_preview())
+
+# --- Catalog --------------------------------------------------------------
+
+func _load_catalog():
+	_catalog.clear()
+	_catalog_paths.clear()
+
+	var dir = DirAccess.open(WEAPONS_DIR)
+	if not dir:
+		push_error("[Outfitting] Cannot open " + WEAPONS_DIR)
+		return
+
+	for file in dir.get_files():
+		# Exported builds list resources as .tres.remap
+		var file_name = file.trim_suffix(".remap")
+		if not file_name.ends_with(".tres"):
+			continue
+		var path = WEAPONS_DIR + file_name
+		var res = load(path)
+		if res is WeaponData:
+			_catalog.append(res)
+			_catalog_paths[res] = path
+
+	_catalog.sort_custom(func(a, b):
+		if a.tier != b.tier:
+			return a.tier < b.tier
+		return a.cost < b.cost
+	)
+	print("[Outfitting] Loaded ", _catalog.size(), " shop items")
+
+# --- UI construction --------------------------------------------------------
+
+func _build_ui():
+	var hbox = HBoxContainer.new()
+	hbox.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+	hbox.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 16)
+	add_child(hbox)
+
+	# ----- Shop panel (left) -----
+	var shop_panel = PanelContainer.new()
+	shop_panel.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(420, 0)
+	shop_panel.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
+	shop_panel.size_flags_stretch_ratio = 0.85
+	hbox.add_child(shop_panel)
+
+	var shop_margin = MarginContainer.new()
+	shop_margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_left", 16)
+	shop_margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_right", 16)
+	shop_margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_top", 12)
+	shop_margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_bottom", 12)
+	shop_panel.add_child(shop_margin)
+
+	var shop_vbox = VBoxContainer.new()
+	shop_vbox.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 8)
+	shop_margin.add_child(shop_vbox)
+
+	var shop_title = Label.new()
+	shop_title.text = "THE ARMORY"
+	shop_title.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+	shop_title.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 26)
+	shop_title.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1.0, 0.8, 0.0))
+	shop_vbox.add_child(shop_title)
+
+	_gold_label = Label.new()
+	_gold_label.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+	_gold_label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 20)
+	_gold_label.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1.0, 0.85, 0.2))
+	shop_vbox.add_child(_gold_label)
+
+	var hint = Label.new()
+	hint.text = "Buy gear, equip it, then enter the arena.\nDie and the arena takes 90% of everything you're worth."
+	hint.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+	hint.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 13)
+	hint.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.7, 0.7, 0.7))
+	shop_vbox.add_child(hint)
+
+	shop_vbox.add_child(HSeparator.new())
+
+	var scroll = ScrollContainer.new()
+	scroll.size_flags_vertical = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
+	scroll.horizontal_scroll_mode = ScrollContainer.SCROLL_MODE_DISABLED
+	shop_vbox.add_child(scroll)
+
+	_items_container = VBoxContainer.new()
+	_items_container.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
+	_items_container.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 6)
+	scroll.add_child(_items_container)
+
+	# ----- Character sheet preview (right) -----
+	var sheet_scene = load("res://level/ui/scenes/character_sheet.tscn")
+	if sheet_scene:
+		_sheet = sheet_scene.instantiate()
+		_sheet.preview_mode = true  # Must be set before _ready runs
+		_sheet.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
+		_sheet.size_flags_stretch_ratio = 1.0
+		_sheet.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(480, 0)
+		hbox.add_child(_sheet)
+	else:
+		push_error("[Outfitting] Failed to load character_sheet.tscn")
+
+# --- Refresh ---------------------------------------------------------------
+
+func _refresh():
+	if _gold_label:
+		_gold_label.text = "Gold: " + str(GameState.banked_gold)
+	_rebuild_items()
+	_update_preview()
+
+func _rebuild_items():
+	if not _items_container:
+		return
+	for child in _items_container.get_children():
+		child.queue_free()
+
+	for weapon in _catalog:
+		_items_container.add_child(_make_item_row(weapon))
+
+func _make_item_row(weapon: WeaponData) -> Control:
+	var path: String = _catalog_paths[weapon]
+	var owned := GameState.owns_item(path)
+	var selected := GameState.is_loadout_item_selected(path)
+
+	var row = PanelContainer.new()
+	var margin = MarginContainer.new()
+	margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_left", 8)
+	margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_right", 8)
+	margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_top", 6)
+	margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_bottom", 6)
+	row.add_child(margin)
+
+	var hbox = HBoxContainer.new()
+	hbox.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 10)
+	margin.add_child(hbox)
+
+	# Name + stat line
+	var info = VBoxContainer.new()
+	info.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
+	hbox.add_child(info)
+
+	var name_label = Label.new()
+	name_label.text = weapon.weapon_name + ("  [" + _hand_label(weapon) + "]")
+	name_label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 16)
+	name_label.add_theme_color_override("font_color",
+		Color(0.4, 1.0, 0.4) if selected else (Color(0.85, 0.85, 1.0) if owned else Color.WHITE))
+	info.add_child(name_label)
+
+	var stats_label = Label.new()
+	var stat_bits: Array[String] = ["DMG " + str(weapon.damage), "CD " + str(weapon.attack_cooldown) + "s"]
+	if weapon.can_block:
+		stat_bits.append("Block " + str(int(weapon.block_reduction * 100)) + "%")
+	stats_label.text = " | ".join(stat_bits)
+	stats_label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 12)
+	stats_label.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.6, 0.6, 0.6))
+	info.add_child(stats_label)
+
+	# Action button
+	var button = Button.new()
+	button.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(120, 36)
+	if not owned:
+		button.text = str(weapon.cost) + "g  Buy"
+		button.disabled = not GameState.can_afford(weapon.cost)
+		button.pressed.connect(_on_buy_pressed.bind(path, weapon.cost))
+	elif selected:
+		button.text = "Equipped"
+		button.pressed.connect(_on_unequip_pressed.bind(weapon))
+	else:
+		button.text = "Equip"
+		button.pressed.connect(_on_equip_pressed.bind(path))
+	hbox.add_child(button)
+
+	return row
+
+func _hand_label(weapon: WeaponData) -> String:
+	match weapon.hand_type:
+		WeaponData.Hand.OFF_HAND: return "Off-Hand"
+		WeaponData.Hand.TWO_HAND: return "Two-Hand"
+		_: return "Main Hand"
+
+# --- Actions ----------------------------------------------------------------
+
+func _on_buy_pressed(path: String, cost: int):
+	if GameState.buy_item(path, cost):
+		# Auto-equip fresh purchases - you bought it to use it
+		GameState.equip_loadout_item(path)
+	# _refresh happens via gold_changed/loadout_changed signals
+
+func _on_equip_pressed(path: String):
+	GameState.equip_loadout_item(path)
+
+func _on_unequip_pressed(weapon: WeaponData):
+	var slot = "offhand" if weapon.hand_type == WeaponData.Hand.OFF_HAND else "main"
+	GameState.unequip_loadout_slot(slot)
+
+# --- Preview ----------------------------------------------------------------
+
+func _update_preview():
+	if not _sheet:
+		return
+
+	var loadout = GameState.get_selected_loadout()
+	var main_data = null
+	var offhand_data = null
+	if loadout.get("main", "") != "":
+		main_data = load(loadout["main"])
+	if loadout.get("offhand", "") != "":
+		offhand_data = load(loadout["offhand"])
+
+	var nick = "Gladiator"
+	if _nick_input and _nick_input.text.strip_edges() != "":
+		nick = _nick_input.text.strip_edges()
+
+	_sheet.set_preview({
+		"nick": nick,
+		"main": main_data,
+		"offhand": offhand_data,
+	})

level/ui/scripts/outfitting_screen.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://ngicph2qsf0m

level/ui/scripts/run_results.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,134 @@
+extends Control
+class_name RunResults
+## End-of-run results screen for the gladiator arena.
+## Shown by the HUD when the local player dies. Displays survival stats and
+## the death settlement (keep 10% of total value, floored at the fresh-start
+## default), then returns the player to the menu/camp.
+
+var stats: Dictionary = {}
+
+func setup(run_stats: Dictionary):
+	stats = run_stats
+
+func _ready():
+	# Full-screen dark backdrop
+	set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+	mouse_filter = Control.MOUSE_FILTER_STOP
+
+	var backdrop = ColorRect.new()
+	backdrop.color = Color(0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.75)
+	backdrop.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+	add_child(backdrop)
+
+	# Centered panel
+	var center = CenterContainer.new()
+	center.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+	add_child(center)
+
+	var panel = PanelContainer.new()
+	panel.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(460, 0)
+	center.add_child(panel)
+
+	var margin = MarginContainer.new()
+	margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_left", 30)
+	margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_right", 30)
+	margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_top", 24)
+	margin.add_theme_constant_override("margin_bottom", 24)
+	panel.add_child(margin)
+
+	var vbox = VBoxContainer.new()
+	vbox.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 8)
+	margin.add_child(vbox)
+
+	# Title
+	var title = Label.new()
+	title.text = "YOU HAVE FALLEN"
+	title.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+	title.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 36)
+	title.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.9, 0.2, 0.2))
+	vbox.add_child(title)
+
+	var subtitle = Label.new()
+	subtitle.text = "The arena claims another gladiator"
+	subtitle.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+	subtitle.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 16)
+	subtitle.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.7, 0.7, 0.7))
+	vbox.add_child(subtitle)
+
+	_add_spacer(vbox, 12)
+
+	# Survival stats
+	_add_header(vbox, "=== SURVIVAL ===")
+	_add_stat_row(vbox, "Waves Survived", str(int(stats.get("waves", 0))))
+	_add_stat_row(vbox, "Time in Arena", _format_time(stats.get("time", 0.0)))
+	_add_stat_row(vbox, "Kills", str(int(stats.get("kills", 0))))
+
+	_add_spacer(vbox, 12)
+
+	# Settlement
+	_add_header(vbox, "=== SETTLEMENT ===")
+	_add_stat_row(vbox, "Gold Earned This Run", str(int(stats.get("gold_earned", 0))))
+	_add_stat_row(vbox, "Total Value at Death", str(int(stats.get("total_value", 0))))
+
+	var kept = int(stats.get("kept", 0))
+	var kept_row = Label.new()
+	kept_row.text = "The arena takes its cut... you keep " + str(kept) + " gold"
+	kept_row.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+	kept_row.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 18)
+	kept_row.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1.0, 0.8, 0.0))
+	vbox.add_child(kept_row)
+
+	_add_spacer(vbox, 16)
+
+	# Return button
+	var return_button = Button.new()
+	return_button.text = "Return to Camp"
+	return_button.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
+	return_button.pressed.connect(_on_return_pressed)
+	vbox.add_child(return_button)
+
+	# Make sure the mouse is usable on the overlay
+	Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_VISIBLE
+
+func _add_header(parent: Control, text: String):
+	var label = Label.new()
+	label.text = text
+	label.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+	label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 16)
+	label.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8))
+	parent.add_child(label)
+
+func _add_stat_row(parent: Control, label_text: String, value_text: String):
+	var row = HBoxContainer.new()
+	var label = Label.new()
+	label.text = label_text
+	label.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
+	label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 16)
+	row.add_child(label)
+
+	var value = Label.new()
+	value.text = value_text
+	value.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 16)
+	value.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1.0, 0.8, 0.0))
+	row.add_child(value)
+	parent.add_child(row)
+
+func _add_spacer(parent: Control, height: int):
+	var spacer = Control.new()
+	spacer.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, height)
+	parent.add_child(spacer)
+
+func _format_time(seconds: float) -> String:
+	var total = int(seconds)
+	return "%dm %02ds" % [total / 60, total % 60]
+
+func _on_return_pressed():
+	# Tear down the multiplayer session and go back to the menu.
+	# (Host quitting ends the session for connected clients - acceptable for now.)
+	multiplayer.multiplayer_peer = null
+	Network.players.clear()
+
+	if has_node("/root/HUD"):
+		get_node("/root/HUD").reset()
+
+	get_tree().reload_current_scene()

level/ui/scripts/run_results.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://i1s8oc7snqnm

level/ui/scripts/weapon_slot.gd

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ class_name WeaponSlot
 # References
 @onready var icon_rect: TextureRect = $SlotPanel/MarginContainer/IconRect
 var tooltip: PanelContainer = null
+# Fallback name display for weapons without an icon texture
+var _name_label: Label = null
 
 # Weapon data
 var weapon_data: WeaponData = null
@@ -53,9 +55,43 @@ func _update_display():
 	if weapon_data and weapon_data.icon:
 		icon_rect.texture = weapon_data.icon
 		icon_rect.modulate = Color.WHITE
+		_set_name_fallback("")
+	elif weapon_data:
+		# No icon on this weapon - show its name in the slot instead
+		icon_rect.texture = null
+		icon_rect.modulate = Color.WHITE
+		_set_name_fallback(weapon_data.weapon_name)
 	else:
 		icon_rect.texture = null
 		icon_rect.modulate = Color(0.3, 0.3, 0.3, 0.5)  # Dim empty slot
+		_set_name_fallback("")
+
+## Show/hide the fallback name label ("" hides it)
+func _set_name_fallback(text: String):
+	if text == "":
+		if _name_label:
+			_name_label.hide()
+		return
+
+	if not _name_label:
+		_name_label = Label.new()
+		_name_label.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+		_name_label.vertical_alignment = VERTICAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+		_name_label.autowrap_mode = TextServer.AUTOWRAP_WORD_SMART
+		_name_label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 12)
+		_name_label.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1.0, 0.85, 0.4))
+		_name_label.add_theme_color_override("font_outline_color", Color.BLACK)
+		_name_label.add_theme_constant_override("outline_size", 2)
+		_name_label.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+		_name_label.mouse_filter = Control.MOUSE_FILTER_IGNORE
+		var container = get_node_or_null("SlotPanel/MarginContainer")
+		if container:
+			container.add_child(_name_label)
+		else:
+			add_child(_name_label)
+
+	_name_label.text = text
+	_name_label.show()
 
 ## Show tooltip on mouse enter
 func _on_mouse_entered():

project.godot

@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ config/icon="res://icon.png"
 [autoload]
 
 Network="*res://level/scripts/network.gd"
+GameState="*res://level/scripts/game_state.gd"
 HUD="*res://level/ui/scripts/hud_manager.gd"
 
 [display]