====== Ration ======

{{ rpd:images:ration_item.png|Ration }}

The **Ration** (also known as Ration of Food) is the standard food item in Remixed Dungeon. All classes start with one ration in their inventory, except for the Gnoll which starts with no armor and special food items.

==== Description ====
A preserved piece of food that restores 5000 hunger points over time. It's the standard food provided to heroes at the start of their journey.

==== Effects ====
  * **Hunger Restoration**: Restores 5000 hunger points over time
  * **Satiety**: Provides a moderate amount of food satisfaction
  * **Nutrition**: Standard nutritional value for maintaining hero health

==== Acquisition ====
  * **Starting Item**: Most hero classes start with one ration
  * **Dungeon**: Found in various containers throughout the dungeon
  * **Shops**: Available for purchase in dungeon shops
  * **Alchemy**: Can be created using alchemy

==== Strategy ====
  * Consume when hunger is low to prevent the hunger debuff
  * Preserve rations early game when other food sources are scarce
  * Consider more efficient food items (like Pasties) when available

==== Variants ====
  * [[rpd:overpriced_ration|Overpriced Ration]] - More expensive version from shops
  * [[rpd:pasty|Pasty]] - More filling alternative food
  * [[rpd:meal_ticket|Meal Ticket]] - Special food item

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: Java Class [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/food/Ration.java|Ration.java]]
  * Implementation details: RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/food/Ration.java
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings-all.xml#L1785-L1787|Ration_Name, Ration_Info, Ration_Gender]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:food|Food]]
  * [[rpd:hunger|Hunger Mechanic]]
  * [[rpd:hero_classes|Hero Classes]]

{{tag> rpd items food}}