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+====== Hero Classes ======
+{{ rpd:images:warrior_hero.png|Warrior }}
+**Hero Classes** determine the starting equipment, abilities, and special traits of your character in Remixed Dungeon. Each class has unique advantages and playstyles.
+==== Warrior Class ====
+{{ rpd:images:warrior_class.png|Warrior }}
+  * **Starting Equipment**: Short sword, tin armor, Potion of Strength, Scroll of Identify
+  * **Class Ability**: "Strength Bonus" - Starts with 1 extra strength point
+  * **Special Traits**:
+    * High survivability with an extra HP point
+    * Good all-around fighter
+    * Benefits from extra strength for weapon use
+  * **Playstyle**: Balanced approach to combat, focuses on direct confrontation
+==== Mage Class ====
+{{ rpd:images:mage_class.png|Mage }}
+  * **Starting Equipment**: Quarterstaff, cloth armor, Potion of Liquid Flame, Scroll of Upgrade
+  * **Class Ability**: "Bonus Upgrade" - A random wand is upgraded by +3
+  * **Special Traits**:
+    * Powerful wands and magical abilities
+    * Enhanced wand effectiveness
+    * Can identify wands by use
+  * **Playstyle**: Ranged magical combat, leveraging powerful artifacts
+==== Rogue Class ====
+{{ rpd:images:rogue_class.png|Rogue }}
+  * **Starting Equipment**: Dagger, leather armor, Cloak of Shadows, Potion of Mind Vision, Scroll of Identify
+  * **Class Ability**: "Camouflage" - Gradually becomes invisible in tall grass
+  * **Special Traits**:
+    * Advanced detection of traps and secrets
+    * High evasion
+    * Bonus to food duration
+  * **Playstyle**: Stealth-based gameplay, exploration, and trap avoidance
+==== Huntress Class ====
+{{ rpd:images:huntress_class.png|Huntress }}
+  * **Starting Equipment**: Short sword, studded armor, 3 Javelins, Potion of Mind Vision, Scroll of Identify
+  * **Class Ability**: "Natural Hunter" - Ranged weapons don't require ammunition
+  * **Special Traits**:
+    * Bonus damage with ranged weapons
+    * Can throw weapons without consuming them
+    * Better accuracy with thrown weapons
+  * **Playstyle**: Ranged combat with focus on throwing weapons
+==== Hero Progression ====
+  * **Level Advancement**: Gain experience from defeating enemies and exploring
+  * **Attribute Points**: Increase in health, damage, and defense with each level
+  * **Equipment Focus**: Classes tend to specialize in particular equipment types
+  * **Talent Acquisition**: Gain new abilities and improvements over time
+==== Class Advantages ====
+  * **Warrior**: High defense and durability, good starting equipment
+  * **Mage**: Powerful magical items, bonus to wands
+  * **Rogue**: Stealth and detection abilities, avoids traps
+  * **Huntress**: Extended ranged combat options without ammunition needs
+==== Class Challenges ====
+  * **Warrior**: Limited magical options and resources
+  * **Mage**: Fragile, requires careful resource management
+  * **Rogue**: Lower raw combat power than other classes
+  * **Huntress**: Specialized gameplay may limit flexibility
+==== Equipment Synergy ====
+  * **Warrior**: Benefits from high-damage weapons and good armor
+  * **Mage**: Should focus on wands and magic-boosting equipment
+  * **Rogue**: Benefits from stealth and utility items
+  * **Huntress**: Should prioritize thrown and ranged weapons
+==== Subclass System ====
+  * **Unlocking**: After defeating the second boss, players can choose a subclass
+  * **Specialization**: Each class has two mastery paths
+  * **Progression**: Subclasses add advanced abilities to base classes
+  * **Strategy**: Choice affects long-term gameplay approach
+==== Warrior Subclasses ====
+  * **Gladiator**: Melee combat specialist with weapon and shield techniques
+  * **Berserker**: High-damage melee fighter but takes more damage when low on health
+==== Mage Subclasses ====
+  * **Battlemage**: Combines melee combat with magical effects
+  * **Warlock**: Specializes in debuffs and health drain
+==== Rogue Subclasses ====
+  * **Assassin**: Master of stealth and critical hits
+  * **Freerunner**: Enhanced mobility and poison resistance
+==== Huntress Subclasses ====
+  * **Sniper**: Master of ranged combat with special abilities
+  * **Warden**: Enhanced nature-based abilities and plant interactions
+==== Class Selection Tips ====
+  * **New Players**: Warrior is generally the most forgiving for beginners
+  * **Advanced Players**: Each class offers unique challenges and strategies
+  * **Playstyle Match**: Choose based on preferred gameplay approach
+  * **Experimentation**: Try different classes to find your preference
+  * **Long-term**: Consider how classes develop through multiple playthroughs
+==== Technical Details ====
+  * Hero class system: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java|HeroClass.java]]
+  * Class implementations: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java#L25-L100|Class Definitions]]
+  * Starting equipment: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java#L50-L150|Hero Initialization]]
+  * Class abilities: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java#L150-L300|Hero Abilities]]
+==== See Also ====
+  * [[rpd:subclasses|Subclasses]] - Advanced class specializations
+  * [[rpd:combat_mechanic|Combat]] - How classes affect combat
+  * [[rpd:items|Items]] - Equipment appropriate for each class
+  * [[rpd:equipment_mechanic|Equipment]] - Gear recommendations by class
+  * [[rpd:talents|Talents]] - Advanced ability system
+  * [[rpd:warrior_class|Warrior]] - Warrior class details
+  * [[rpd:mage_class|Mage]] - Mage class details
+  * [[rpd:rogue_class|Rogue]] - Rogue class details
+  * [[rpd:huntress_class|Huntress]] - Huntress class details
+{{tag> rpd classes hero }}