====== Rats ======

{{ rpd:images:rat_sprite.png|Rats }}

Rats are common enemies found throughout Remixed Dungeon, with several variants that players will encounter.

==== Rat Variants ====
  * [[en:rpd:rat_mob|Rat]] - Basic rat enemy
  * [[en:rpd:albino_rat_mob|Albino Rat]] - Special variant with unique mechanics (bleeding effect)
  * [[en:rpd:black_rat_mob|Black Rat]] - Dark-furred rat variant (custom mob implemented via JSON configuration)
  * [[en:rpd:giant_rat_skull_item|Giant Rat Skull]] - Quest item dropped by Fetid Rat
  * [[en:rpd:fetid_rat_mob|Fetid Rat]] - Poisonous rat variant that emits toxic gas clouds
  * [[en:rpd:suspicious_rat_mob|Suspicious Rat]] - Unique rat variant that transforms into Pseudo Rat when threatened
  * [[en:rpd:pseudo_rat_mob|Pseudo Rat]] - Dangerous creature that emerges from Suspicious Rat's transformation

==== Common Properties ====
  * **HP:** Generally low to moderate
  * **Damage:** Moderate for their level
  * **Behavior:** Usually non-aggressive until approached
  * **Drop Rate:** Varies by rat type, typically low-value items or food

==== Dungeon Locations ====
  * **Sewers:** Most common location for basic rats
  * **Other levels:** Various rat variants appear throughout the dungeon
  * **Guts Level:** Suspicious Rats, Zombie Gnolls, and Worms (levels 26-30)
  * **Special areas:** Certain rat variants appear in specific themed areas

==== Strategy ====
  * Rats are generally early-game enemies
  * Can pose a threat in groups
  * Some variants have special abilities (poison, disease, etc.)
  * Generally worth fighting for experience and drops
  * Suspicious Rats should be killed quickly before they can transform into Pseudo Rats

==== Code Reference ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Rat.java|Rat.java]] - Basic rat implementation
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Albino.java|Albino.java]] - Albino rat with bleeding effect
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/mobsDesc/BlackRat.json|BlackRat.json]] - JSON-configured rat variant
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/Ghost.java#L313-L326|Ghost.FetidRat]] - Rat variant that emits gas clouds (Ghost.FetidRat inner class)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/guts/SuspiciousRat.java|SuspiciousRat.java]] - Rat that transforms into Pseudo Rat
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/guts/PseudoRat.java|PseudoRat.java]] - Creature that emerges from Suspicious Rat transformation

==== Related Enemies ====
  * [[en:rpd:gnoll_class|Gnolls]] - Often found near rat populations in the sewers
  * [[en:rpd:crab_mob|Crab]] - Other common sewer enemy

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:enemies|Enemies]] - List of all enemies
  * [[en:rpd:sewers_level|Sewers]] - Level where rats are common
  * [[en:rpd:rat_mob|Rat]] - Basic rat variant
  * [[en:rpd:albino_rat_mob|Albino Rat]] - Special rat variant

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