====== Souls Mechanic ======

**Souls** are a special resource in Remixed Dungeon related to necromancy and the [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class. They replace the standard mana system for necromantic abilities.

==== Description ====
Souls are a resource that can be collected by the [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class through combat. They function as a special currency for casting necromantic spells and abilities. The souls mechanic uses the same underlying system as skill points in the game code.

==== Acquisition ====
  * **Necromancer Class**: The [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] automatically collects 1 soul each time a creature dies while wearing the [[en:rpd:necromancer_robe_item|Necromancer's Robe]]
  * **Combat**: Souls are gained primarily through defeating enemies
  * **Automatic Collection**: Souls are collected automatically, no manual action required

==== Usage ====
  * **Spell Casting**: Necromantic spells consume souls as a casting cost
  * **Special Abilities**: Class and subclass abilities require souls to activate
  * **Necromancy**: The [[en:rpd:necromancy_spell|Necromancy Spell]] and other necromantic abilities consume souls

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Soul Capacity**: There is a limit on how many souls can be stored at once
  * **Lich Subclass**: When the [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] becomes a [[en:rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]], soul capacity is doubled
  * **Resurrection**: The [[en:rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]] can resurrect when souls are at maximum capacity (consumes all souls)
  * **Strength Penalty**: Becoming a [[en:rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]] applies a -2 strength penalty

==== Strategy ====
  * Focus on combat to generate more souls for abilities
  * Balance offensive and defensive soul usage
  * Plan ahead for expensive necromantic abilities
  * Manage soul reserves during challenging fights
  * For [[en:rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]]: Keep souls at maximum for potential resurrection

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/armor/NecromancerRobe.java|NecromancerRobe.java]] - Robe that enables soul collection
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Char.java|Char.java]] - Soul points system implementation (uses skill points)
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java|Hero.java]] - Lich resurrection and soul capacity mechanics
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/MasteryItem.java|MasteryItem.java]] - Lich subclass transformation (doubles soul capacity)
  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] for relevant strings

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer Class]]
  * [[en:rpd:lich_subclass|Lich Subclass]]
  * [[en:rpd:necromancer_robe_item|Necromancer's Robe]]
  * [[en:rpd:necromancy_spell|Necromancy Spell]]
  * [[en:rpd:soul_shard_item|Soul Shard]]

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