====== Codex ======

{{ rpd:images:codex_item.png|Codex }}

==== Description ====
A Codex is a special book item in Remixed Dungeon that contains random lore and information about game mechanics, including details about glyphs and weapon enchantments.

==== Properties ====
  * **Type:** Book/Scroll
  * **Weight:** 5
  * **Price:** 5 gold coins (base price)
  * **Stackable:** No
  * **Identification:** Read to identify

==== Effect ====
When read, a Codex reveals one of several possible randomly selected stories or informational texts about:
  * Glyph descriptions and mechanics
  * Weapon enchantment explanations
  * Background lore and stories
  * Game mechanics information

==== Special Properties ====
  * Cannot be read while blinded
  * Each codex contains a unique random story from a pool of possible texts
  * Contains useful information about game mechanics and lore

==== Strategy ====
  * Read codexes found in libraries or as random drops to gain useful information
  * Provides insight into complex game mechanics like glyphs and enchantments
  * Helps understand item functions and strategic applications

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/Codex.java|Codex.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/books/Book.java|Book.java]] (base class)

==== String Resources ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1648|Codex_Blinded]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|Codex_Story entries]]

==== Related Items ====
  * [[rpd:scrolls|Scrolls]] - Other scrolls in the game
  * [[rpd:library_level|Library Level]] - Where codexes can be found
  * [[rpd:glyph|Glyphs]] - Some codexes contain information about glyphs
  * [[rpd:enchantment|Enchantments]] - Some codexes contain information about weapon enchantments

{{tag> rpd items books scrolls library }}