====== Witchdoctor ======

{{ rpd:images:gnoll_witchdoctor_hero.png|Witchdoctor }}

**Witchdoctor** is a hero subclass for the [[en:rpd:gnoll_class|Gnoll]] class in Remixed Dungeon. The Witchdoctor specializes in spellcasting, gaining a magic shield that completely protects from incoming damage.

==== Description ====
Spellcasting endows the _Witchdoctor_ with a magic shield that completely protects him from incoming damage.

==== Abilities ====
  * **Magic Shield:** Casting spells grants a magic shield that completely blocks incoming damage
  * **Spellcasting Focus:** Enhanced synergy with spell-based playstyle
  * **Gnoll Synergy:** Builds upon the Gnoll class's natural abilities

==== Playstyle ====
The Witchdoctor playstyle focuses on:
  * **Spellcasting:** Actively casting spells to maintain the protective magic shield
  * **Damage Mitigation:** The magic shield provides complete protection from incoming damage while active
  * **Resource Management:** Balancing spell usage to keep the shield active

==== Equipment Synergy ====
  * **Witchdoctor Armor:** Unique armor that enhances the subclass abilities
  * Benefits from equipment that enhances spellcasting
  * Works well with items that reduce spell cooldowns or costs

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroSubClass.java|HeroSubClass.java]] - Subclass definition (WITCHDOCTOR enum)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/WitchdoctorArmor.java|WitchdoctorArmor.java]] - Unique armor for this subclass
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|String resources]] for Witchdoctor subclass (HeroSubClass_NameWitchdoctor, HeroSubClass_DescWitchdoctor)

==== Related ====
  * [[en:rpd:gnoll_class|Gnoll Class]] - The parent class for Witchdoctor
  * [[en:rpd:guardian_subclass|Guardian]] - Another Gnoll subclass
  * [[en:rpd:hero_subclasses|Hero Subclasses]] - All subclasses in the game
  * [[en:rpd:playable_class_mechanic|Playable Classes]] - All playable character classes
  * [[en:rpd:witchdoctor_armor_item|Witchdoctor Armor]] - Unique armor for this subclass

{{tag> rpd classes subclass hero gnoll witchdoctor magic_shield}}