====== Thief ======

{{ rpd:images:thief_mob.png|Thief }}

The **Thief** (also known as "crazy thief") is a fast enemy mob in Remixed Dungeon that specializes in stealing items from the hero and fleeing.

===== Description =====
Thieves are agile enemies that will attempt to steal the hero's equipped items during combat. When they successfully steal an item, they immediately try to flee from battle.

===== Appearance & Stats =====
  * **Health Points:** 20 HP
  * **Damage:** 1-7 (min-max)
  * **Defense:** 3 DR (damage reduction)
  * **Attack Skill:** 12
  * **Defense Skill:** 12
  * **Experience:** 5 EXP per kill
  * **Max Level:** 10
  * **Attack Delay:** 0.5 seconds (faster than average)

===== Abilities =====
  * **Item Stealing** - On successful attack, may steal an equipped item from the hero
  * **Fleeing** - After stealing an item, switches to ThiefFleeing AI and attempts to escape
  * **Gold Drop** - When hit while fleeing, drops gold on the ground

===== Behavior =====
  * **Hit and Run** - Attacks quickly and retreats after stealing
  * **Fast Movement** - Has a faster attack delay (0.5s) compared to most mobs
  * **Escape Tactics** - Uses specialized ThiefFleeing AI when carrying stolen goods
  * **Defensive Gold Drop** - Drops gold when damaged while fleeing (distraction tactic)

===== Combat Strategy =====
  * **Protect Valuables** - Unequip valuable items before engaging if possible
  * **Quick Defeat** - Focus fire to kill before they can steal and flee
  * **Ranged Attacks** - Use ranged weapons to prevent escape
  * **Area Control** - Use traps or terrain to block escape routes
  * **Pursuit** - If they flee, chase immediately to recover stolen items

===== Drops =====
  * **Gold** - May drop gold when killed (especially if fleeing)
  * **[[en:rpd:ring_of_haggler_item|Ring of Haggler]]** - 1% drop chance
  * **Stolen Items** - Returns any stolen items when killed

===== AI State =====
  * **Default:** Standard mob AI (Wandering/Sleeping)
  * **After Stealing:** Switches to [[en:rpd:ai_behavior_mechanic|ThiefFleeing]] AI state
  * **Fleeing Behavior:** Attempts to maximize distance from hero while carrying stolen items

===== Technical Details =====
  * **Java Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Thief.java|Thief.java]]
  * **AI Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/ai/ThiefFleeing.java|ThiefFleeing.java]]
  * **String Resources:** Thief_Desc, Thief_Carries
  * **Machine-readable data:** [[mr:thief_mob|mr:thief_mob]]

===== Related Mobs =====
  * [[en:rpd:bandit_mob|Bandit]] - A stronger variant of Thief (extends Thief class)
  * [[en:rpd:mobs|Mobs]] - General information about dungeon mobs

===== Notes =====
  * Thieves add risk to carrying valuable equipment
  * Killing a fleeing thief recovers stolen items
  * The Ring of Haggler drop makes them valuable targets for merchants

===== See Also =====
  * [[en:rpd:mobs|Mobs]]
  * [[en:rpd:equipment|Equipment]]
  * [[en:rpd:ai_behavior_mechanic|AI Behavior]]
  * [[en:rpd:bandit_mob|Bandit]]

{{tag> rpd mobs enemies thief}}