====== Runic Skull Mob ======

{{ rpd:images:runic_skull_mob.png|Runic Skull }}

**Runic Skulls** are special mobs that appear during the Lich boss fight in the Necropolis level. They provide various effects that make the Lich encounter more challenging.

==== Description ====
Runic Skulls are summoned by the Lich during combat and remain stationary on pedestals. The Lich activates these skulls every 5 turns, causing them to have various effects that aid the Lich in combat.

==== Types of Runic Skulls ====
  * **Red Skull:** Heals the Lich for 7% of its maximum HP per skull summoned
  * **Blue Skull:** Summons Skeletons (1 per skull summoned)
  * **Green Skull:** Creates Toxic Gas clouds in a 30-cell area per skull summoned
  * **Purple Skull:** Provides complete protection from damage to the Lich

==== Mechanics ====
  * The Lich can only activate one skull at a time
  * Skulls are positioned on pedestals when the Lich battle begins
  * The number of skulls varies with difficulty (2 on Easy, 3 on Normal, 4 on Hard+)
  * Skulls are cleared when the Lich is defeated
  * Skulls have high defense but don't actively attack
  * Immune to various status effects: Paralysis, Stun, Toxic Gas, Terror, Death, Amok, Blindness, Sleep

==== Strategy ====
  * Prioritize destroying pedestals with active skulls
  * Be aware of area effects when skulls are activated
  * Prepare for different skull effects by having appropriate defenses
  * Since they are immobile, position carefully to avoid their effects

==== Related Pages ====
  * [[en:rpd:lich_mob|Lich]] - The boss that summons the runic skulls
  * [[en:rpd:pedestal_level_object|Pedestal]] - The level objects where runic skulls appear
  * [[en:rpd:necropolis_level|Necropolis Level]] - Where the Lich and runic skulls appear
  * [[en:rpd:toxic_gas_level_object|Toxic Gas]] - Effect from green runic skulls
  * [[mr:runic_skull_mob|Technical Details]] - Machine-readable reference page

==== Code References ====
  * **Java Implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/necropolis/RunicSkull.java|RunicSkull.java]]
  * **Lich Implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/necropolis/Lich.java|Lich.java]] - Contains skull summoning and activation logic
  * **Sprite Configuration:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/spritesDesc/RunicSkull.json|RunicSkull.json]]

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