====== Potion of Experience ======

{{ rpd:images:potion_of_experience_item.png|Potion of Experience }}

The **Potion of Experience** is a potion in Remixed Dungeon that grants experience points when consumed.

==== Description ====
When consumed, the Potion of Experience grants experience points to the hero, potentially increasing the hero's level. According to the game's string resources: "This draught will instantly grant you a significant amount of experience."

==== Stats ====
  * **Type:** Potion
  * **Weight:** 1
  * **Price:** 40 (when identified)
  * **Effect:** Grants experience points equal to the next level threshold

==== Identification ====
  * When unidentified, has a random appearance
  * Once identified, keeps its appearance for the remainder of the game
  * Can be identified by drinking, throwing, or using a [[en:rpd:scroll_of_identify_item|Scroll of Identify]]

==== Effect ====
  * Grants experience points equal to the amount needed to reach the next level
  * This typically results in an immediate level increase
  * Provides a full level's worth of experience regardless of current progress toward the next level

==== Usage ====
  * Best used when close to a level threshold to maximize effect
  * Can be saved for difficult levels when additional stats from leveling could be beneficial
  * Should be used carefully since the experience boost is independent of current progress

==== Obtaining ====
  * Found randomly throughout dungeon levels
  * Sometimes dropped by defeated enemies
  * Available in some shops

==== Strategy ====
  * Most effective when consumed when low on experience progress toward the next level
  * Provides substantial benefit by granting an entire level's worth of stats
  * Consider saving for challenging areas of the dungeon

==== Code Reference ====
  * Java Implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/potions/PotionOfExperience.java|PotionOfExperience.java]]
  * Base potion class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/potions/Potion.java|Potion.java]]
  * Experience mechanics: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java|Hero.java]] (levelUp method)
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2180-L2181|PotionOfExperience_Name and PotionOfExperience_Info]]
  * Machine-readable data: [[mr:potion_of_experience_item|mr:potion_of_experience_item]]

==== Related ====
  * [[en:rpd:potions|Potions]] - General information about potions
  * [[en:rpd:potion_of_might_item|Potion of Might]] - Another permanent stat-boosting potion
  * [[en:rpd:experience_system|Experience]] - General experience mechanics
  * [[en:rpd:levels|Leveling]] - Level progression system

{{tag> rpd items potions experience }}