====== Hero ======

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==== Overview ====
The **Hero** is the main playable character in Remixed Dungeon. You control the hero as they delve into the dungeon, fighting monsters, collecting items, and gaining experience to become stronger.

==== Hero Classes ====
There are 5 main hero classes, each with unique starting equipment, stats, and abilities:
  * [[en:rpd:warrior_class|Warrior]] - Melee combat specialist with high strength
  * [[en:rpd:mage_class|Mage]] - Magic user who excels with wands
  * [[en:rpd:rogue_class|Rogue]] - Stealth and ranged combat specialist
  * [[en:rpd:elf_class|Elf]] - Versatile class with nature magic
  * [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] - Summons undead minions

Each class has 2 subclasses (mastery paths) that can be unlocked:
  * Warrior: [[en:rpd:gladiator_subclass|Gladiator]], [[en:rpd:berserker_subclass|Berserker]]
  * Mage: [[en:rpd:warlock_subclass|Warlock]], [[en:rpd:battlemage_subclass|Battle Mage]]
  * Rogue: [[en:rpd:freerunner_subclass|Freerunner]], [[en:rpd:assassin_subclass|Assassin]]
  * Elf: [[en:rpd:shaman_subclass|Shaman]], [[en:rpd:scout_subclass|Scout]]
  * Necromancer: [[en:rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]], [[en:rpd:vampire_subclass|Vampire]]

==== Core Mechanics ====
  * **Health (HP)**: Determines how much damage you can take before dying
  * **Hunger**: Decreases over time; starvation causes HP loss
  * **Experience**: Gained by defeating enemies; levels up the hero
  * **Stats**: Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence - affect combat capabilities
  * **Equipment**: Weapons, armor, rings, artifacts, and wands
  * **Inventory**: Limited capacity for carrying items

==== Progression ====
  * **Leveling Up**: Increases stats, HP, and unlocks talent points
  * **Talents**: Special abilities chosen at certain levels
  * **Subclasses**: Unlocked by reading Tomes of Mastery after defeating bosses
  * **Artifacts**: Powerful unique items that provide special effects

==== Controls ====
  * **Movement**: Tap/click to move, or use directional controls
  * **Attack**: Tap/click on enemy to attack
  * **Items**: Use from quick slots or inventory
  * **Skills**: Activate class/subclass abilities

==== Source Code ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java|Hero.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java|HeroClass.java]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:hero_classes|Hero Classes]]
  * [[en:rpd:leveling|Leveling Up]]
  * [[en:rpd:talents|Talents]]
  * [[en:rpd:equipment|Equipment]]

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