====== Doctor Class ======

{{ rpd:images:doctor_hero.png|Doctor }}

The Doctor is a playable hero class in Remixed Dungeon specializing in toxic effects, disease mechanics, and potion knowledge. The Doctor class focuses on utilizing various chemical and biological agents with enhanced potion effectiveness.

==== Starting Equipment ====
  * [[en:rpd:bonesaw_item|Bone Saw]] - Basic melee weapon (identified)
  * [[en:rpd:cloth_armor_item|Cloth Armor]] - Basic armor (identified)
  * [[en:rpd:plague_doctor_mask_item|Plague Doctor Mask]] - Starting accessory
  * [[en:rpd:gold_item|Gold]] - 100 gold coins

==== Known Items ====
The Doctor starts with knowledge of the following items:
  * [[en:rpd:potion_of_healing_item|Potion of Healing]]
  * [[en:rpd:potion_of_toxic_gas_item|Potion of Toxic Gas]]
  * [[en:rpd:potion_of_paralytic_gas_item|Potion of Paralytic Gas]]

==== Specializations ====
The Doctor class has unique mechanics that differentiate it from other classes:
  * **Plague Doctor Affinity:** Uses the PlagueDoctor magic affinity for spell effectiveness
  * **Toxic Knowledge:** Starts with knowledge of gas-based potions
  * **Medical Expertise:** Enhanced effectiveness with healing and toxic potions
  * **Disease Mechanics:** Ability to spread and utilize diseases through the Plague Doctor NPC quest

==== Advantages ====
  * **Potion Knowledge:** Starts knowing key potions for crowd control
  * **Unique Accessory:** Receives Plague Doctor Mask accessory at start
  * **Toxic Focus:** Specialized in poison and gas-based strategies
  * **Quest Access:** Can complete the Plague Doctor NPC quest for rewards

==== Disadvantages ====
  * **Lower Base Stats:** Starts with standard 10 Strength requirement
  * **Specialized Playstyle:** Requires understanding of potion mechanics
  * **Weapon Limitation:** Bone Saw is a low-tier weapon requiring upgrades

==== Gameplay Style ====
The Doctor plays differently from other classes by:
  * Focusing on potion-based combat and crowd control
  * Utilizing toxic gas and paralytic gas effects
  * Employing disease-based strategies through the Plague Doctor questline
  * Leveraging medical knowledge for survival

==== Subclasses ====
The Doctor class does not have predefined subclasses in the standard game. Subclass functionality may be added through mods.

==== Strategy ====
  * **Early Game:** Use gas potions for crowd control and area denial
  * **Potion Focus:** Collect and identify potions early to leverage known items
  * **Toxic Mastery:** Learn to use poison and gas effects effectively
  * **Quest Completion:** Find and complete the Plague Doctor NPC quest
  * **Weapon Upgrades:** Prioritize upgrading the Bone Saw or finding better weapons

==== Mechanics ====
  * [[en:rpd:potions|Potions]] - Heavy reliance on potion usage
  * [[en:rpd:toxic_gas|Toxic Gas]] - Core mechanic
  * [[en:rpd:paralytic_gas|Paralytic Gas]] - Core mechanic
  * [[en:rpd:plague_doctor_npc|Plague Doctor NPC]] - Related quest NPC

==== Data Sources ====
  * **Java Class**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java|HeroClass.java]] (DOCTOR enum)
  * **Starting Items**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/hero/initHeroes.json|initHeroes.json]] (DOCTOR configuration)
  * **String Resources**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] (HeroClass_Doctor)

==== Related ====
  * [[en:rpd:classes_mechanic|Classes]] - All playable classes
  * [[en:rpd:plague_doctor_npc|Plague Doctor NPC]] - Related quest NPC
  * [[en:rpd:potions|Potions]] - Important item type for the Doctor
  * [[en:rpd:hero|Hero]] - General hero information
  * [[en:rpd:plague_doctor_mask_item|Plague Doctor Mask]] - Starting accessory
  * [[en:rpd:bonesaw_item|Bone Saw]] - Starting weapon

{{tag> rpd hero classes doctor alchemy toxic gas plague}}