====== Candy Item ======

{{ rpd:images:candy_item.png|Candy }}

Candy is a special food item in Remixed Dungeon that is primarily used in the Scarecrow NPC's quest.

==== Description ====
Candy is a sweet food item that serves as a quest item for the Scarecrow NPC. Players need to collect 5 candies to complete the Scarecrow's quest and receive Pumpkin Pies as a reward.

==== Properties ====
  * **Type**: Food item
  * **Price**: 20 gold per unit
  * **Energy**: Provides standard satiation when eaten
  * **Purpose**: Quest item for Scarecrow NPC quest

==== Acquisition ====
  * Generated as drops during the Scarecrow NPC quest
  * After talking to the Scarecrow NPC, killing enemies has a chance to generate candies
  * Player needs to collect 5 candies total to complete the quest

==== Mechanics ====
  * Candy drops occur at a rate of 1 candy per 5 kills (after talking to Scarecrow)
  * Once 25 kills are achieved after talking to Scarecrow, quest generation stops
  * When eaten, produces a "Sweet but not that sweet!" warning message

==== Quest Usage ====
  * Part of the Scarecrow NPC questline in the early levels
  * Collect 5 candies and return to Scarecrow to receive reward
  * Rewards 5 Pumpkin Pies for completing the quest

==== Strategy ====
  * Don't eat candies if trying to complete Scarecrow quest
  * Prioritize collecting exactly 5 candies for maximum reward efficiency
  * Candies are single-use quest items, not meant for hunger management

==== Technical Details ====
  * **Java Class**: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/food/Candy.java|com.nyrds.pixeldungeon.items.food.Candy]]
  * **Implementation**: Extends the Food base class
  * **Sprite**: Uses image index 21 from artifacts.png
  * **Warning Message**: "Sweet but not that sweet!" when consumed

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: Java Class com.nyrds.pixeldungeon.items.food.Candy
  * Mechanics verified from Candy.java source code
  * Price verified as 20 * quantity from price() method
  * Quest mechanics from ScarecrowNPC.java

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:scarecrow_npc|Scarecrow NPC]] - Quest-giver who requires candies
  * [[rpd:pumpkin_pie_item|Pumpkin Pie]] - Reward received from Scarecrow
  * [[rpd:food|Food]] - Other edible items in the game
  * [[rpd:quest_items|Quest Items]] - Other items used for quests

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