====== Imp ======

{{ rpd:images:imp_sprite.png|Imp Sprite }}

The **Imp** is an NPC (Non-Player Character) in Remixed Pixel Dungeon that appears in the [[en:rpd:city|City]] level (depth 16+). The Imp offers a quest that varies between killing either golems or monks.

==== Description ====
Imps are lesser demons. They are notable for neither their strength nor their magic talent, but they are quite smart and sociable. Many imps prefer to live among non-demons.

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Type:** NPC (Non-Player Character)
  * **Location:** [[en:rpd:city|City]] level (depth 17-22)
  * **Spawn Chance:** Random chance (higher at lower city depths)
  * **Spawn Condition:** Dungeon depth > 16 with random chance of (20 - depth)
  * **Quest Type:** Kill quest with 2 possible variations:
    * **Golem Quest:** Kill 6 [[en:rpd:golem_mob|Golems]] and collect their tokens
    * **Monk Quest:** Kill 8 [[en:rpd:monk_mob|Monks]] and collect their tokens
  * **Defensive Ability:** Cannot be harmed (1000 defense skill, no damage taken)
  * **Reward:** A specially upgraded ring (level 2, but cursed)

==== Behavior ====
  * Approaches the hero and offers a quest when first seen
  * Reacts differently depending on whether the hero has tokens from required enemies
  * Vanishes after quest completion, saying "See you, [Hero Name]!"
  * If the hero has enough tokens when talking to the Imp, the reward window appears
  * Quest is only active when the Imp has given the quest and it's not completed

==== Quest Mechanics ====
  * **Golem Quest Option:** Alternative quest requiring 6 [[en:rpd:golem_mob|Golem]] tokens
  * **Monk Quest Option:** Alternative quest requiring 8 [[en:rpd:monk_mob|Monk]] tokens
  * Each time a targeted enemy is killed during an active Imp quest, a [[en:rpd:dwarf_token_item|Dwarf Token]] will drop
  * Reward is a random ring from the level treasury, upgraded to +2 but cursed

==== Strategy ====
  * This quest is generally worth completing as the ring reward is valuable despite being cursed
  * The quest is often easier if you can avoid the required enemy type until you're stronger
  * The cursed ring can be uncursed later with a [[en:rpd:scroll_of_remove_curse_item|Scroll of Remove Curse]]
  * Since Imps are unkillable, they're safe to interact with even when low on health

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information Source: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/Imp.java|Imp.java]]
  * Stats and behavior extracted directly from source code
  * Dialogue from string resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1845-L1853|strings_all.xml]]
  * Last Updated: December 12, 2025

==== Related ====
  * [[en:rpd:dwarf_token_item|Dwarf Token]] - The quest item that drops from quest targets
  * [[en:rpd:golem_mob|Golem]] - Enemy for one of the quest variations
  * [[en:rpd:monk_mob|Monk]] - Enemy for one of the quest variations
  * [[en:rpd:city|City]] - The level where Imp appears

{{tag> rpd npcs quest city}}