====== Elf ======

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The Elf is one of the starting classes in Remixed Dungeon. He is an agile character with natural magic abilities and ranged combat skills. The **Elf** is a playable class in Remixed Dungeon. They are agile and naturally resistant to certain magical effects.

==== Class Overview ====
  * **Starting Strength:** 9
  * **Starting Health:** 15
  * **Magic Affinity:** Elf
  * **Special Ability:** Resistance to certain magical effects and enhanced dewdrop collection
  * **Unlock Condition:** Unlocked by defeating the 4th boss [[rpd:king|The King]] with any class

==== Starting Stats and Equipment ====
  * **Starting HP**: 15 (vs 20 for most other classes)
  * **Starting STR**: 9 (vs 10 for other classes)
  * **Starting Equipment**:
    * +1 Elven Bow (identified)
    * 20 Common Arrows
    * +1 Elven Dagger (identified)
    * Cloth Armor (identified)
    * 100 Gold
    * Common Arrows in quickslot
    * Magic Arrow spell (in quickslot)
  * **Immunities**: Roots
  * **Magic Affinity**: Elf
  * **Weapon:** Elven Bow (+1) - An upgraded bow with enhanced capabilities
  * **Item:** 20 Common Arrows
  * **Item:** Elven Dagger

==== Class Perks ====
  * **15 Health and 9 Strength:** Starts with 15 points of Health and 9 points of Strength
  * **Root Immunity:** Immune to rooting effects
  * **Upgraded Bow:** Starts with an upgraded wooden bow and a bunch of arrows
  * **Bow Expertise:** Extremely proficient with bows and are agile
  * **Enhanced Dewdrop Healing:** Gains much more health from dewdrops than other classes
  * **Melee Disadvantage:** Less proficient with melee weapons

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * The Elf is immune to root effects that would normally prevent movement.
  * Starts with a +1 Elven Bow and a supply of arrows.
  * Has the Magic Arrow spell in the quickslot for magical ranged attacks.

==== Class Abilities ====
The Elf has access to unique mastery paths that can be chosen later in the game:
  * **Scout:** Elven Scouts are masters of stealth; trampling high grass grants temporary invisibility buff and they are even faster than regular Elves
  * **Shaman:** Elven Shamans can use wands as melee weapons; successful hits have a chance to activate the wand's power without using a charge

==== Quickslot ====
  * Quickslot 1: Common Arrow
  * Quickslot 2: Magic Arrow spell

==== Advantages ====
  * Immune to root effects
  * Ranged combat capability with the Elven Bow
  * Magic Arrow spell for additional magical damage
  * Good balance of melee (Elven Dagger) and ranged (Elven Bow) options
  * Excellent with ranged weapons (especially bows)
  * Enhanced dewdrop collection
  * Agility and speed

==== Disadvantages ====
  * Lower starting strength than most other classes
  * Lower starting HP than most other classes
  * Less proficient with melee weapons
  * More dependent on ranged weapons

==== Strategy ====
  * Focus on ranged combat with bows and arrows
  * Collect dewdrops effectively for health benefits
  * Consider choosing Scout or Shaman mastery based on preferred playstyle
  * Utilize the higher agility for mobility
  * Best situations to use the Elf class
  * Synergies with other abilities
  * Timing considerations

==== Subclasses ====
  * [[rpd:scout|Scout]]
  * [[rpd:shaman|Shaman]]

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:playable_class|Playable Classes]] - Other character options
  * [[rpd:elven_bow|Elven Bow]] - Starting weapon
  * [[rpd:scout|Scout]] - Mastery path
  * [[rpd:shaman|Shaman]] - Mastery path
  * [[rpd:common_arrow|Common Arrow]] - Starting ammunition
  * [[rpd:king|The King]] - Boss needed for unlock

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