====== Huntress Class ======

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The **Huntress** is one of the starting [[rpd:hero_classes|hero classes]] in Remixed Dungeon. The Huntress is a ranged combat specialist who excels at using thrown weapons and distance attacks.

==== Description ====
The Huntress is the ranged specialist of the dungeon, proficient with thrown weapons and at keeping enemies at a distance. She starts with a magical [[rpd:boomerang|Boomerang]] and has natural accuracy advantages. The Huntress benefits from open spaces and careful positioning to maximize her ranged combat effectiveness.

==== Starting Equipment ====
  * [[rpd:boomerang|Boomerang]]
  * [[rpd:food_ration|Ration of Food]]
  * [[rpd:huntress_armor|Huntress' Armor]] (Cloth armor with +1 durability)

==== Stats ====
  * **Starting Strength:** 10 (standard)
  * **Starting HP:** 15 (standard)
  * **Starting SP:** 15 (vs 10 for most other classes)
  * **Max Inventory:** 19 slots

==== Special Abilities ====
  * **Boomerang:** Starts with a magical Boomerang that returns to the Huntress after being thrown
  * **Natural Accuracy:** Has an innate accuracy advantage that improves her chance to hit enemies
  * **Magic Affinity:** Huntress magic affinity, allowing access to nature and ranged combat spells like [[rpd:shoot_in_eye_spell|Shoot in Eye]], [[rpd:calm_spell|Calm]], etc.
  * **Dew Collection:** Collects 1 extra dewdrop from each dew source due to her connection to nature

==== Subclasses ====
The Huntress can choose between two Mastery paths after defeating Tengu (boss #2) with a [[rpd:tome_of_mastery|Tome of Mastery]]:
  * [[rpd:sniper_subclass|Sniper]]
  * [[rpd:warden_subclass|Warden]]

==== Advantages ====
  * Natural ranged combat abilities
  * Starting Boomerang provides reliable ranged option
  * Higher Spell Points than most classes
  * Better at collecting dewdrops
  * Good at maintaining distance in combat

==== Disadvantages ====
  * Lower damage with melee weapons
  * Relies on ranged combat strategy
  * Less effective in close quarters

==== Strategy ====
  * Maintain distance and use ranged weapons when possible
  * Keep a supply of throwing weapons for consistent ranged combat
  * Take advantage of the accuracy bonus to hit difficult targets
  * Focus on nature- and ranged-focused spells for maximum synergy
  * Use environmental features to maintain distance from enemies

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: Java Classes and initHeroes.json
  * Starting equipment: RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/hero/initHeroes.json
  * Stats: RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/hero/initHeroes.json
  * Class implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java|HeroClass.java]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:hero_classes|Hero Classes]]
  * [[rpd:huntress_armor|Huntress' Armor]]
  * [[rpd:boomerang|Boomerang]]
  * [[rpd:sniper_subclass|Sniper Subclass]]
  * [[rpd:warden_subclass|Warden Subclass]]
  * [[rpd:hero_subclasses|Hero Subclasses]]

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