====== Rat Armor ======

{{ rpd:images:rat_armor_item.png|Rat Armor }}

==== Description ====
**Rat Armor** is a unique tier 1 body armor item obtained by completing the Plague Doctor's quest. It offers moderate protection with a unique rat-themed appearance.

==== Statistics ====
  * **Tier**: 1
  * **Base DR (typicalDR)**: 5 (tier * 2 + 3 bonus from RatArmor class)
  * **Effective DR**: 5 + upgrade level + (1 if glyph inscribed)
  * **Required STR**: max(9 - upgrade level, 2)
  * **Value**: 40 gold (without upgrades)

==== Acquisition ====
  * Reward for completing the Plague Doctor's quest
  * The Plague Doctor requests 5 [[en:rpd:rat_hide_item|Rat Hides]] to complete his research
  * After completing the quest, players receive the Rat Armor as a reward

==== Properties ====
  * Provides moderate physical protection (DR scales with upgrades)
  * Can be upgraded using [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
  * Maximum upgrade level is +10
  * Can be inscribed with a [[en:rpd:armor_glyphs|glyph]] for additional effects
  * Has a unique rat-themed appearance (image index 24)

==== Upgrades ====
Rat Armor can be upgraded using [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]:
  * Each upgrade increases Effective DR by 1 (formula: 5 + level + glyph_bonus)
  * Each upgrade reduces Required STR by 1 (formula: max(9 - level, 2))
  * Maximum upgrade level is +10
  * At +10: Effective DR = 15 (or 16 with glyph), Required STR = 2

==== Tips ====
  * Early-game armor option that can be reliably obtained
  * Good alternative to [[en:rpd:mage_armor_item|Mage Armor]] if you encounter the Plague Doctor before the Wandmaker
  * Consider upgrading if available early in the game
  * Low tier means it won't provide as much protection as higher-tier armors later in the game

==== Source Code References ====
  * Java Implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/RatArmor.java|RatArmor.java]]
  * Armor Base Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java|Armor.java]] - effectiveDr(), typicalDR(), requiredSTR() formulas
  * String Resources (EN): [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1605-L1606|RatArmor strings]]
  * String Resources (RU): [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L1700-L1701|RatArmor strings (RU)]]

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