====== Rat King ======

{{ rpd:images:rat_king_mob.png|Rat King }}

The **Rat King** is a unique mob/NPC in Remixed Dungeon found in a special room in the Sewers level.

==== Description ====
The Rat King is a special NPC/mob that appears in a unique room in the Sewers. It's not an aggressive enemy but rather a quest-giver that offers players a special challenge. The Rat King appears to be a regal rat sitting on a throne surrounded by treasure.

==== Stats ====
  * **Type:** NPC (Non-Player Character)
  * **Level:** Special encounter
  * **HP:** Normal for Sewers
  * **Attack:** Non-aggressive (does not attack)

==== Location ====
  * Found in a special "Rat King" room in the Sewers level
  * Room is painted with a throne and surrounded by treasure
  * The room type is generated by the RatKingPainter class

==== Special Properties ====
  * **Non-combatant:** The Rat King does not attack the player
  * **Quest NPC:** Provides a special challenge to the player
  * **Treasure Guardian:** Found surrounded by treasure
  * **Unique Encounter:** Appears in specially designed rooms

==== Interactions ====
  * Approaching the Rat King triggers special dialogue
  * The Rat King may challenge the player to a "test of prowess"
  * After death, the Rat King leaves behind a [[rpd:rat_king_crown_item|Rat King's Crown]]

==== Dialogue ====
  * "What? What? You want to challenge the Rat King, mortal?"
  * "Do you want to prove yourself? Then face my champion!"
  * "You have proven yourself, mortal. Take your reward."
  * "Alas... my reign comes to an end..."

==== Drops ====
  * [[rpd:rat_king_crown_item|Rat King's Crown]] - A unique artifact upon defeat

==== Strategy ====
  * The Rat King itself is not hostile, but may summon a champion to fight
  * The real challenge comes from the champion it summons
  * The surrounding treasure can be collected after completing the encounter
  * Defeating the Rat King (or completing its challenge) rewards a unique artifact

==== Code References ====
  * **Java Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/RatKing.java|RatKing.java]]
  * **Room Painter:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/levels/painters/RatKingPainter.java|RatKingPainter.java]]
  * **Room Definition:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/levels/Room.java#L80|Room.java#L80]]
  * **Crown Item:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/RatKingCrown.java|RatKingCrown.java]]
  * **Mob Factory:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/common/MobFactory.java#L152|MobFactory.java#L152]]
  * **String Resources (English):** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1492-L1497|RatKing strings]]
  * **String Resources (Russian):** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L1478-L1483|RatKing strings (ru)]]
  * **Machine-readable data:** [[mr:rat_king_mob|Rat King - Code References]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:rat_king_crown_item|Rat King's Crown]]
  * [[rpd:sewers_level|Sewers Level]]
  * [[rpd:npcs|NPCs]]
  * [[rpd:mobs|Mobs]]

{{tag> rpd mobs npc sewer rat_king quest}}