====== Hero Classes ======

{{ rpd:images:warrior_hero.png|Warrior }}

**Hero Classes** determine the starting equipment, abilities, and special traits of your character in Remixed Dungeon. Each class has unique advantages and playstyles.

==== Warrior Class ====
{{ rpd:images:warrior_class.png|Warrior }}
  * **Starting Equipment**: Short sword, tin armor, Potion of Strength, Scroll of Identify
  * **Class Ability**: "Strength Bonus" - Starts with 1 extra strength point
  * **Special Traits**: 
    * High survivability with an extra HP point
    * Good all-around fighter
    * Benefits from extra strength for weapon use
  * **Playstyle**: Balanced approach to combat, focuses on direct confrontation

==== Mage Class ====
{{ rpd:images:mage_class.png|Mage }}
  * **Starting Equipment**: Quarterstaff, cloth armor, Potion of Liquid Flame, Scroll of Upgrade
  * **Class Ability**: "Bonus Upgrade" - A random wand is upgraded by +3
  * **Special Traits**:
    * Powerful wands and magical abilities
    * Enhanced wand effectiveness
    * Can identify wands by use
  * **Playstyle**: Ranged magical combat, leveraging powerful artifacts

==== Rogue Class ====
{{ rpd:images:rogue_class.png|Rogue }}
  * **Starting Equipment**: Dagger, leather armor, Cloak of Shadows, Potion of Mind Vision, Scroll of Identify
  * **Class Ability**: "Camouflage" - Gradually becomes invisible in tall grass
  * **Special Traits**:
    * Advanced detection of traps and secrets
    * High evasion
    * Bonus to food duration
  * **Playstyle**: Stealth-based gameplay, exploration, and trap avoidance

==== Huntress Class ====
{{ rpd:images:huntress_class.png|Huntress }}
  * **Starting Equipment**: Short sword, studded armor, 3 Javelins, Potion of Mind Vision, Scroll of Identify
  * **Class Ability**: "Natural Hunter" - Ranged weapons don't require ammunition
  * **Special Traits**:
    * Bonus damage with ranged weapons
    * Can throw weapons without consuming them
    * Better accuracy with thrown weapons
  * **Playstyle**: Ranged combat with focus on throwing weapons

==== Hero Progression ====
  * **Level Advancement**: Gain experience from defeating enemies and exploring
  * **Attribute Points**: Increase in health, damage, and defense with each level
  * **Equipment Focus**: Classes tend to specialize in particular equipment types
  * **Talent Acquisition**: Gain new abilities and improvements over time

==== Class Advantages ====
  * **Warrior**: High defense and durability, good starting equipment
  * **Mage**: Powerful magical items, bonus to wands
  * **Rogue**: Stealth and detection abilities, avoids traps
  * **Huntress**: Extended ranged combat options without ammunition needs

==== Class Challenges ====
  * **Warrior**: Limited magical options and resources
  * **Mage**: Fragile, requires careful resource management
  * **Rogue**: Lower raw combat power than other classes
  * **Huntress**: Specialized gameplay may limit flexibility

==== Equipment Synergy ====
  * **Warrior**: Benefits from high-damage weapons and good armor
  * **Mage**: Should focus on wands and magic-boosting equipment
  * **Rogue**: Benefits from stealth and utility items
  * **Huntress**: Should prioritize thrown and ranged weapons

==== Subclass System ====
  * **Unlocking**: After defeating the second boss, players can choose a subclass
  * **Specialization**: Each class has two mastery paths
  * **Progression**: Subclasses add advanced abilities to base classes
  * **Strategy**: Choice affects long-term gameplay approach

==== Warrior Subclasses ====
  * **Gladiator**: Melee combat specialist with weapon and shield techniques
  * **Berserker**: High-damage melee fighter but takes more damage when low on health

==== Mage Subclasses ====
  * **Battlemage**: Combines melee combat with magical effects
  * **Warlock**: Specializes in debuffs and health drain

==== Rogue Subclasses ====
  * **Assassin**: Master of stealth and critical hits
  * **Freerunner**: Enhanced mobility and poison resistance

==== Huntress Subclasses ====
  * **Sniper**: Master of ranged combat with special abilities
  * **Warden**: Enhanced nature-based abilities and plant interactions

==== Class Selection Tips ====
  * **New Players**: Warrior is generally the most forgiving for beginners
  * **Advanced Players**: Each class offers unique challenges and strategies
  * **Playstyle Match**: Choose based on preferred gameplay approach
  * **Experimentation**: Try different classes to find your preference
  * **Long-term**: Consider how classes develop through multiple playthroughs

==== Technical Details ====
  * Hero class system: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java|HeroClass.java]]
  * Class implementations: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java#L25-L100|Class Definitions]]
  * Starting equipment: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java#L50-L150|Hero Initialization]]
  * Class abilities: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java#L150-L300|Hero Abilities]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:subclasses|Subclasses]] - Advanced class specializations
  * [[rpd:combat_mechanic|Combat]] - How classes affect combat
  * [[rpd:items|Items]] - Equipment appropriate for each class
  * [[rpd:equipment_mechanic|Equipment]] - Gear recommendations by class
  * [[rpd:talents|Talents]] - Advanced ability system
  * [[rpd:warrior_class|Warrior]] - Warrior class details
  * [[rpd:mage_class|Mage]] - Mage class details
  * [[rpd:rogue_class|Rogue]] - Rogue class details
  * [[rpd:huntress_class|Huntress]] - Huntress class details

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