====== Rat King Mob ======

{{ rpd:images:rat_king_mob.png|Rat King }}

The Rat King is a unique boss mob in Remixed Dungeon. Despite its simple appearance, it commands great power and is often found in the sewers level.

==== General Information ====
  * **Type:** [[en:rpd:bosses_mechanic|Boss]] / [[en:rpd:mob|Mob]]
  * **Classification:** [[en:rpd:gnoll_mob|Gnoll]]-like creature
  * **Habitat:** Sewers level
  * **Behavior:** Stationary, summons rats, uses special attacks

==== Description ====
The Rat King is a special creature that is treated like a Gnoll for gameplay purposes but appears as a distinctive large rat. It sits on a throne and commands a small army of rats. While not as powerful as other dungeon bosses, it presents a significant challenge to early-game players.

==== Stats ====
  * **HP:** High for early game
  * **Accuracy:** Moderate
  * **Evasion:** Low
  * **Damage:** Moderate to high
  * **Defense:** Moderate
  * **Speed:** Slow

==== Abilities ====
  * **Rat Summoning:** Periodically summons additional rats to fight alongside it
  * **Throne Aura:** May have special effects due to sitting on a special throne
  * **Gnoll Mechanics:** Benefits from any Gnoll-specific mechanics or interactions

==== Combat Strategy ====
  * Prioritize eliminating summoned rats to avoid being overwhelmed
  * Keep distance to avoid multiple enemies at once
  * Use area-effect abilities carefully to avoid clearing too many summoned rats at once
  * Focus damage on the Rat King to prevent continued summoning

==== Drops ====
  * **[[en:rpd:rat_skull_item|Giant Rat Skull]]** - Used for the Imp quest
  * **[[en:rpd:rat_king_crown_item|Rat King's Crown]]** - Special artifact
  * **[[en:rpd:keys|Throne Key]]** - Unique key type
  * **[[en:rpd:gold_item|Gold]]** - Substantial gold reward
  * **[[en:rpd:rations_item|Food rations]]** or other useful items

==== Quest Connections ====
  * **Imp Quest:** Requires giant rat skulls, which the Rat King drops
  * Part of the early-game progression chain

==== Code Reference ====
  * Java Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/RatKing.java|RatKing.java]] - NPC implementation in the npcs package
  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1862-L1867|Rat King strings (lines 1862-1867)]]
  * Factory Registration: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/common/MobFactory.java#L152|MobFactory.java]]
  * Level Painter: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/levels/painters/RatKingPainter.java|RatKingPainter.java]]

==== Related ====
  * [[en:rpd:bosses_mechanic|Bosses]] - Other bosses in the game
  * [[en:rpd:rat_mob|Rats]] - Related common enemies
  * [[en:rpd:sewers_level|Sewers Level]] - Where it's encountered
  * [[en:rpd:imp_npc|Imp NPC]] - For quest involving its skull drops
  * [[en:rpd:gnoll_mob|Gnolls]] - Related to its special mechanics

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