====== Wandmaker (NPC) ======

{{ rpd:images:wandmaker_sprite.png|Wandmaker NPC }}

The **Wandmaker** is a friendly [[en:rpd:npc|NPC]] who appears in the [[en:rpd:prison_level|Prison level]] and offers to upgrade wands in exchange for [[en:rpd:rotberry_seed_item|Rotberry Seeds]].

==== Encounter ====
The Wandmaker appears randomly on floors deeper than level 6 of the dungeon. He has a 1 in (10 - dungeon depth) chance to spawn in the prison level and offers one of two random quests:
  * **Rotberry quest**: He asks for a [[en:rpd:rotberry_seed_item|Rotberry Seed]]
  * **Corpse Dust quest**: He asks for [[en:rpd:corpse_dust_item|Corpse Dust]]

==== Location ====
  * **Level:** [[en:rpd:prison_level|The Prison]]
  * **Access:** Found randomly in certain rooms of the Prison level (levels 6-9)
  * **Uniqueness:** Single encounter per game

==== Services ====
  * **Wand Upgrading:** Enhances the quality of wands
  * **Seed Exchange:** Trades Rotberry Seeds for upgraded wands
  * **Free Identification:** Identifies all wands in exchange for a Rotberry Seed

==== Rewards ====
Upon completion of his quest, the Wandmaker offers two types of wands to choose from:

**Battle Wands**:
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_firebolt_item|Wand of Firebolt]]
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_lightning_item|Wand of Lightning]]
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_poison_item|Wand of Poison]]
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_frost_item|Wand of Frost]]
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_magic_missile_item|Wand of Magic Missile]]

**Utility Wands**:
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_amok_item|Wand of Amok]]
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_regrowth_item|Wand of Regrowth]]
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_slowness_item|Wand of Slowness]]
  * [[en:rpd:wand_of_flock_item|Wand of Flock]]

Each reward wand is randomly upgraded before being given to the player.

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Upgrade Process:** Improves wand quality and effectiveness
  * **Seed Requirement:** Costs 1 [[en:rpd:rotberry_seed_item|Rotberry Seed]] per wand upgrade
  * **Identification:** Identifies all your wands when upgrading any wand
  * **Quality Improvement:** Upgraded wands have better performance
  * **Magic Shield:** The Wandmaker is protected by a magic shield which makes him completely invulnerable to damage

==== Strategy ====
  * **Early Investment:** Getting a key wand upgraded early can be very beneficial
  * **Seed Conservation:** Only upgrade wands you plan to use extensively
  * **Identification Advantage:** Get all wands identified in one transaction
  * **Worthwhile Upgrades:** Especially valuable for wands you use frequently
  * **Prison Exploration:** Worth exploring the prison thoroughly to find this NPC

==== Interaction ====
  * Approaching the Wandmaker opens a special interface
  * You can select any wand from your inventory to be upgraded
  * The Wandmaker will identify all your wands when performing an upgrade
  * You must have at least one [[en:rpd:rotberry_seed_item|Rotberry Seed]] to perform an upgrade

==== Code References ====
  * **Java Implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/WandMaker.java|WandMaker.java]]
  * **NPC Base Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/NPC.java|NPC.java]]
  * **Item Factory:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/WandMaker.java#L141-L148|Wand creation]]
  * **String Resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|String resources for Wandmaker dialogue]]

==== Related Items ====
  * [[en:rpd:rotberry_seed_item|Rotberry Seed]] - Currency for upgrades
  * [[en:rpd:corpse_dust_item|Corpse Dust]] - Alternative quest item
  * [[en:rpd:wands|Wands]] - Items that can be upgraded
  * [[en:rpd:prison_level|Prison Level]] - Where the Wandmaker is found
  * [[en:rpd:npcs|NPCs]] - Other friendly NPCs in the dungeon

{{tag> rpd npcs prison services}}