rpd:gnoll
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Gnoll
The Gnoll is a playable hero class in Remixed Dungeon representing a playable version of the dungeon's gnoll enemies. This unique class has special abilities and starting equipment that reflect its gnoll nature.
Class Overview
- Primary Focus: Versatile combat with special gnoll abilities
- Special Ability: Unique gnoll-based mechanics and resistances
- Playstyle: High strength fighter with unique limitations
- Magic Affinity: Witchcraft
Starting Stats and Equipment
- Starting HP: 5 (lowest of all classes)
- Starting STR: 15 (highest of all classes)
- Starting Equipment:
- Gnoll Tamahawk (identified)
- No armor (starts with NoItem instead of Cloth Armor)
- 8 Darts (identified)
- 100 Gold
- Darts in quickslot
- Roar spell (in quickslot)
Special Mechanics
- The Gnoll has very high starting strength (15) but very low HP (5)
- Starts without armor, making her vulnerable to damage
- Forbidden Actions: Cannot read scrolls, use Tome of Mastery, or inscribe items with Arcane Stylus
- Friendly Mobs: Certain Gnoll-type mobs are friendly and won't attack (Gnoll, Shaman, Brute, Shielded, ShamanElder)
- The Roar spell is available in the quickslot for intimidating enemies
Class Abilities
- High Strength: Highest starting strength of all classes (15), providing massive damage output
- Low Health: Very fragile starting health (only 5 HP)
- No Armor: Starts completely unprotected
- Limited Magic: Cannot use scrolls, tomes or stylus due to non-humanoid nature
- Roar Spell: Can frighten enemies with Roar spell
- Friendly Mobs: Certain gnoll enemies ignore the player or are neutral
Class Advantages
- Highest starting strength of all classes, providing massive damage
- Special starting weapon with unique properties (doesn't disappear when thrown)
- Roar spell can frighten enemies
- Some gnoll-type enemies will not attack
- Darts provide ranged options
Class Disadvantages
- Very low starting HP (only 5) makes her extremely fragile
- Starts without armor, increasing vulnerability
- Cannot use beneficial scrolls for identification or upgrades
- Cannot use Tome of Mastery to unlock subclasses (special items required)
- Cannot inscribe items with Arcane Stylus
- Unique limitations make it one of the most challenging classes to play
Subclasses
Unlocking Method
The Gnoll class is unlocked by healing the Gnoll Brute (found in the Caves) at the town Healer NPC.
Strategy
- Level up quickly to increase survivability (low starting HP)
- Focus on melee combat and using the Tomahawk effectively
- Use the Roar spell strategically to scare enemies
- Avoid dangerous situations due to low HP and no armor
- Be careful with the friendly gnoll mobs - attacking them with ranged weapons will make them hostile
Source Code References
Related
- Playable Classes - Other character options
- Gnoll Tamahawk - Starting weapon
- Gnoll Brute - Related enemy type and unlock requirement
- Healer NPC - Needed for unlock
- Roar Spell - Starting spell
- Guardian - Subclass option
- Witchdoctor - Subclass option
Note: This is the playable hero class. For the dungeon enemy (Gnoll Scout), see Gnoll Scout.
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