====== Tengu ======

{{ rpd:images:tengu_sprite.png|Tengu Sprite }}

Tengu is a member of the ancient assassins clan, which is also called Tengu. These assassins are noted for extensive use of shurikens and traps. Tengu is a powerful ninja-like boss enemy found in the Prison area of the dungeon.

==== Basic Stats ====
  * **HP:** 120
  * **Attack Skill:** 20
  * **Defense Skill:** 20
  * **Damage:** 8-15
  * **Defense Rate (DR):** 5
  * **EXP for Kill:** 20

==== Special Abilities ====
  * **Trap Mastery:** Makes extensive use of traps, creating poison traps during combat
  * **Smoke Bomb Escapes:** Periodically teleports to reset positioning, with a 5-turn cooldown
  * **High Evasion:** Difficult to hit consistently due to mobility
  * **Immunities:** Resistant to Toxic Gas and Poison effects
  * **Ballistica Attack:** Can attack from a distance using Ballistica line-of-sight calculation

==== Combat Mechanics ====
  * **Smoke Bombs:** Periodically teleports (jumps) to random valid positions with a 5-turn cooldown
  * **Trap Creation:** Creates 4 poison traps randomly on the level during each teleport phase
  * **Self-Healing:** When unable to jump to a valid position, heals 10% of max HP
  * **Phase Mechanics:** Changes tactics as the fight progresses

==== Drops ====
  * [[rpd:tome_of_mastery|Tome of Mastery]]: If not yet acquired and the player is not a Necromancer or Gnoll
  * [[rpd:tengu_liver|Tengu Liver]]: For Gnoll class players specifically
  * [[rpd:skeleton_key|Skeleton Key]]: Unlocks the Demon Halls area

==== Location ====
  * Found in the Prison area (level 2)
  * Appears in the boss arena specially designed for this encounter

==== Description ====
Tengu is an exiled assassin who has made his home in the Prison area of the dungeon.

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Smoke Bombs:** Periodically teleports (jumps) to reset distance, with a 5-turn cooldown between jumps
  * **Trap Creation:** Creates 4 poison traps randomly on the level during each teleport phase
  * **Self-Healing:** When unable to jump to a valid position, heals 10% of max HP
  * **Ninja Techniques:** Uses various ninja-based special attacks
  * **Phase Transition:** Becomes more dangerous as health decreases

==== Preparation ====
  * **Equipment:** Strong weapons and armor are essential
  * **Consumables:** Bring plenty of healing items and utilities
  * **Strategy:** Plan for a long, complex fight
  * **Positioning:** Expect to have positioning reset by smoke bombs

==== Tactics ====
  * Maintain consistent damage output despite teleportation
  * Avoid standing on floor traps when possible
  * Be prepared for special attacks and mechanics
  * Expect the fight to take many turns
  * Bring ranged options in case of difficult positioning

==== Strategy ====
  * Maintain consistent damage output despite teleportation
  * Avoid standing on floor traps when possible
  * Prepare for challenging positioning as Tengu resets distance frequently
  * Expect a long, complex fight that requires sustained effort
  * Bring ranged options in case of difficult positioning

==== Quotes ====
  * "Free at last..."
  * "Gotcha, %s!" (male hero class)
  * "Gotcha, %s!" (female hero class)

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: [[code:com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Tengu.java|Tengu.java]]
  * Stats verification: Extracted directly from Tengu.java constructor
  * Effect descriptions: Based on code analysis and string resources
  * Last updated: December 14, 2025

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:bosses|Boss Enemies]]
  * [[rpd:prison|Prison Level]]
  * [[rpd:enemies|Enemies]]
  * [[rpd:combat|Combat]]

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:bosses|Boss Enemies]] - Other major dungeon challenges
  * [[rpd:prison|Prison]] - The area where Tengu is found
  * [[rpd:enemies|Enemies]] - Other creatures in the dungeon
  * [[rpd:combat|Combat]] - General combat mechanics

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