====== Sewers Level ======


The **Sewers** is the first dungeon level in Remixed Dungeon. It serves as an introduction to dungeon crawling mechanics and features basic enemies and simple layouts.

==== Overview ====
The Sewers level is the entry point to the dungeon, featuring flooded passages, basic traps, and simple creatures. It provides players with their first experience of dungeon mechanics while maintaining a relatively low difficulty level compared to deeper areas.

==== Level Characteristics ====
  * **Level Depth**: Level 1 (first dungeon level)
  * **Floor Range**: 1-3
  * **Theme**: Wet sewers with water features and simple rooms
  * **Difficulty**: Low (designed for early-game progression)
  * **Layout**: Mostly rectangular rooms with standard corridors

==== Enemies ====
  * [[en:rpd:rat_mob|Rats]] - Common, weak enemies with low health
  * [[en:rpd:gnoll_mob|Gnolls]] - Slightly more challenging with javelins
  * [[en:rpd:crab_mob|Crabs]] - Tough shelled creatures with high defense
  * [[en:rpd:swarm_mob|Swarms]] - Fast-moving groups of flies
  * [[en:rpd:bat_mob|Bats]] - Flying enemies (in later sewer levels)

==== Items and Equipment ====
  * Basic weapons suitable for early game
  * Starter armor pieces
  * Potions and scrolls for identification
  * Occasionally found upgrade scrolls for equipment

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Water Terrain**: Some areas contain water tiles that slow movement
  * **Basic Traps**: Introduction to trap mechanics (darts, fire, etc.)
  * **Doors**: Locked doors requiring keys for access
  * **Ally Mechanics**: First introduction to temporary allied creatures
  * **Shop**: Basic shop with early-game equipment

==== Special Features ====
  * **Well of Health**: Restores health and removes debuffs
  * **Well of Awareness**: Identifies items in the player's inventory
  * **Sewer Guards**: Friendly NPCs that can provide information
  * **Staircase**: Progression to the Prison level

==== Strategy ====
  * Conserve resources as better equipment is scarce
  * Identify items early to make better choices
  * Learn to manage health and hunger efficiently
  * Practice combat against different enemy types
  * Check every room for hidden items or secrets

==== Challenges ====
  * Limited healing resources compared to town
  * Introduction to hunger mechanics
  * Basic trap navigation (dart traps, fire traps)
  * Managing inventory weight and space

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/levels/SewerLevel.java|SewerLevel.java]]
  * Stats verification: Based on the level's implementation
  * Effect descriptions source: Code analysis and gameplay experience
  * Last updated: December 2025, source: Remixed Dungeon 1.9.3

==== Source Code ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/levels/SewerLevel.java|SewerLevel.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/levels/painters/|Painters directory]] - Room generation code
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1165-L1169|SewerLevel strings]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:dungeon|Dungeon]] - General dungeon information
  * [[en:rpd:town|Town]] - Previous area
  * [[en:rpd:prison_level|Prison Level]] - Next area
  * [[en:rpd:sewers|Sewers]] - General information about the sewers area
  * [[en:rpd:mobs|Mobs]] - Enemies found in this level

{{tag> rpd levels sewers beginner}}