====== Deathling ======

{{ rpd:images:deathling_mob.png|Deathling }}

**Deathling** is an undead mob in Remixed Pixel Dungeon that serves as a summoned creature for the [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class.

==== Description ====
The **Deathling** is an undead minion summoned by the [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] using the [[en:rpd:necromancy_spell|Necromancy Spell]]. It fights alongside the Necromancer against dungeon enemies.

==== Stats ====
  * **Type**: Undead
  * **Base HP**: 4 (scales with summoner)
  * **Alignment**: Pet/Ally to the summoner
  * **Behavior**: Aggressive toward enemies, follows the summoner
  * **Flying**: true
  * **Carcass Chance**: 0 (no corpse)
  * **Experience for Kill**: 0
  * **Maximum Level**: 32
  * **Available Equipment Slots**: Artifact, Left Artifact
  * **Undead**: true

==== Stat Scaling ====
The Deathling's stats scale with the summoner's level and skill:
  * **Modifier**: hero level + (skill level)²
  * **Base Speed**: 1.1
  * **Base Defense Skill**: 1 + modifier
  * **Base Attack Skill**: 4 + modifier
  * **Damage**: 1 to (4 + modifier)
  * **Damage Reduction**: modifier
  * **Max HP**: 4 + modifier (heals to full on first act)

==== Summoning ====
  * Summoned using the [[en:rpd:necromancy_spell|Necromancy Spell]] (SummonDeathling class)
  * Costs souls (typically 5 souls)
  * Strength and durability increase with the hero's level and necromancy skill
  * Summoning may be limited by pet/ally caps in the game

==== Mechanics ====
  * Functions as an allied combatant that fights alongside the summoner
  * Remains active until defeated or dispelled
  * Serves as a bodyguard and additional damage source for the [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]]
  * Has special resistances/properties of undead creatures
  * Stats automatically adjust on each act to match summoner's current level/skill
  * Can equip artifacts in both artifact slots

==== Classes ====
  * [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] - Primary summoner class
  * [[en:rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]] - Enhanced summoning abilities

==== Strategy ====
  * Provides additional combat power for the [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]]
  * Can be used to tank damage while the player attacks from range or safety
  * Managing soul resources is key to maintaining Deathling allies
  * Effective when combined with other necromantic abilities
  * Flying ability allows it to traverse chasms and avoid ground traps

==== Content Verification ====
  * Java Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/common/Deathling.java|Deathling.java]]
  * Summon Spell: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mechanics/spells/SummonDeathling.java|SummonDeathling.java]]
  * Mob Registration: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/common/MobFactory.java#L257|MobFactory.java:257]]
  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L641-L644|Deathling_Name, Deathling_Gender, Deathling_Name_Objective, Deathling_Desc]]
  * Entity kind: deathling (via getEntityKind() returning simple class name)
  * Machine-readable data: [[mr:deathling_mob|mr:deathling_mob]]
  * Last updated: Based on Remixed Dungeon source code analysis

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer Class]]
  * [[en:rpd:lich_subclass|Lich Subclass]]
  * [[en:rpd:necromancy_spell|Necromancy Spell]]
  * [[en:rpd:souls|Souls Resource]]
  * [[en:rpd:soul_shard_item|Soul Shard]]
  * [[en:rpd:mobs|Mobs]]

{{tag> rpd mobs necromancer undead pet }}