====== Dread Knight Mob ======

{{ rpd:images:dread_knight_mob.png|Dread Knight }}

The **Dread Knight** is a rare variant of the Death Knight, found in the Necropolis area of Remixed Dungeon. It has enhanced stats and additional abilities compared to the regular Death Knight.

==== Mechanics ====
  * **HP**: 40
  * **Defense**: 15
  * **Attack**: 17
  * **Damage**: 8-16
  * **Armor**: 12 (DR - Damage Resistance)
  * **Experience**: 8
  * **Max Level**: 15
  * **Type**: Undead
  * **Special 1**: 1 in 4 chance to deal double damage on attack
  * **Special 2**: 1 in 10 chance to cause stun on attack

==== Behavior ====
  * Dread Knight has a 1 in 4 chance to deal double damage on attack
  * When the double damage proc activates, it also applies a visual effect using ``DeathStroke.hit(enemy)``
  * Additionally has a 1 in 10 chance to apply Stun effect to the target on attack

==== Implementation Details ====
  * **Class**: ''com.nyrds.pixeldungeon.mobs.necropolis.DreadKnight''
  * **Parent Class**: Extends ''Mob'' class
  * **Undead Status**: Marked as undead with ''setUndead(true)''
  * **Loot**: Has a 2% chance to drop Gold on death
  * **Note**: Described as rare variant of the Death Knight in source code

==== Source Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/necropolis/DreadKnight.java|DreadKnight.java - Implementation]]

==== Strategy ====
  * Much more dangerous than regular Death Knights due to higher stats
  * Can deal double damage more frequently (25% vs ~14%)
  * Has a chance to stun, which can be particularly problematic during combat
  * Consider taking these down quickly to avoid their dangerous procs

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:death_knight_mob|Death Knight]] - The base mob that Dread Knight is a rare variant of
  * [[en:rpd:necropolis_level|Necropolis]] - Area where this mob appears
  * [[en:rpd:undead_mobs|Undead Mobs]] - Other undead creatures in the game
  * [[en:rpd:mobs|Mobs]] - Other monsters in the game
  * [[en:rpd:stun_buff|Stun]] - Status effect that Dread Knight can apply

{{tag> rpd mobs necropolis undead dread_knight rare }}