Hero Subclasses (Mastery) are advanced specializations available when the hero gains mastery by reading a mastery item. Each hero class has access to one or two unique subclasses that specialize their playstyle.

• Gladiator: Focuses on melee combat and weapon mastery
• Berserker: Gains strength when health is low

• Battle Mage: Combines magical and physical combat
• Warlock: Gains power from defeated enemies

• Freerunner: Moves faster and dodges better while not starving
• Assassin: Specializes in surprise attacks and critical hits

• Sniper: Specializes in ranged combat and accuracy
• Warden: Gains strength from nature and dew collection

• Scout: Enhanced mobility and exploration abilities
• Shaman: Commands spirits and uses nature magic

• Lich: Transforms into undead with powerful magic

• Guardian: Enhanced defense and protection abilities
• Witch Doctor: Masters of curses and ailments

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• Most classes choose a subclass by reading a Tome of Mastery, which drops from the second boss (Tengu)
• The Gnoll chooses between Guardian and Witch Doctor by eating Tengu Liver, also dropped by Tengu
• The Necromancer becomes a Lich by using the Black Skull of Mastery
• Each subclass provides unique abilities and bonuses
• Subclass abilities can only be used by heroes of the corresponding main class
• Subclasses significantly alter the gameplay experience for each class

• TomeOfMastery.java
• BlackSkullOfMastery.java
• TenguLiver.lua
• HeroSubClass.java

• Hero Classes
• Class Mechanics