====== Battlemage ======

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**Battlemage** is a hero subclass for the [[rpd:mage_class|Mage]] class in Remixed Dungeon. The Battlemage specializes in direct offensive magic and melee combat with their staff.

==== Description ====
The Battlemage subclass turns the traditional Mage into a more aggressive combatant, focusing on offensive spells combined with enhanced staff combat. Battlemages can use their wand to channel magical power directly in melee combat.

==== Abilities ====
  * **Staff Mastery:** Enhanced combat effectiveness with staves
  * **Offensive Magic:** Specialization in direct-damage spells
  * **Combat Channeling:** Ability to use wand charges in conjunction with staff attacks
  * **Magical Defense:** Some defensive magical protections

==== Playstyle ====
The Battlemage playstyle focuses on:
  * **Aggressive Magic:** Using powerful spells offensively in combat
  * **Melee Magic:** Combining staff attacks with magical energy
  * **Wand Synergy:** Using various wands as part of the combat strategy

==== Equipment Synergy ====
  * Most effective with a high-quality staff
  * Benefits from wands with high charge capacity
  * Effective with rings and items that enhance magical power

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroSubClass.java|HeroSubClass.java]] - Subclass definitions
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1457-L1459|String resources]] for Battlemage subclass

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:mage_class|Mage Class]] - The parent class for Battlemage
  * [[rpd:hero_subclasses|Hero Subclasses]] - All subclasses in the game
  * [[rpd:warlock_subclass|Warlock]] - Another Mage subclass
  * [[rpd:playable_classes|Playable Classes]] - All playable character classes
  * [[rpd:warrior_armor|Warrior Armor]] - Class-specific armor (for Gladiater subclass)

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