====== Potion of Paralytic Gas ======

{{ rpd:images:potion_of_paralytic_gas_item.png|Potion of Paralytic Gas }}

The **Potion of Paralytic Gas** is an uncommon potion in Remixed Dungeon that releases a numbing gas when shattered, paralyzing all creatures within its area of effect.

==== Item Overview ====
  * **Type:** Potion
  * **Rarity:** Uncommon
  * **Special Effect:** Creates a cloud of paralytic gas
  * **Usage:** Single use item (consumed upon drinking or shattering)

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Paralysis Gas:** When shattered on the ground, creates a cloud of numbing gas that paralyzes all creatures in the area
  * **Paralysis Effect:** Paralyzed creatures cannot move or act until the effect wears off
  * **Shattering:** Can be intentionally shattered by throwing at the floor or at enemies
  * **Drinking:** When drunk, creates a paralytic gas cloud around the hero (affects the hero too)

==== Strategy ====
  * Excellent for stopping powerful enemies in their tracks
  * Can be used to escape from dangerous situations by paralyzing pursuing enemies
  * Very effective against enemies with dangerous attacks or special abilities
  * Useful for separating groups of enemies or stopping bosses mid-attack
  * Be careful when using in enclosed spaces as it may paralyze the hero as well

==== Obtaining ====
  * Found throughout dungeon levels
  * Available in shops at moderate prices (when identified)
  * Dropped by various enemies
  * Found in containers and special rooms
  * Starting item for the [[rpd:doctor_class|Doctor]] class (known)

==== Effect ====
When shattered, the Potion of Paralytic Gas creates a cloud of numbing gas that paralyzes all creatures within it.

According to the game's string resources: "Uncorking or shattering this pressurized glass will cause its contents to explode into a cloud of numbing yellow gas. The gas will paralyze anything it touches, rendering them helpless until it wears off."

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: Java Class [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/potions/PotionOfParalyticGas.java|PotionOfParalyticGas.java]]
  * Stats verification: Extracted directly from PotionOfParalyticGas.java class methods
  * Effect descriptions: Based on code analysis and string resources
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L2198-L2200|PotionOfParalyticGas strings]] (Russian localization)

==== Related Items ====
  * [[rpd:potion|Potions]] - General information about potions
  * [[rpd:paralysis_buff|Paralysis]] - General mechanics about paralysis effects
  * [[rpd:doctor_class|Doctor Class]] - Starting class that gets this potion
  * [[rpd:hero|Hero]] - Main playable character

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