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Epyon at 12:26, 11 August 2025

2025-08-11T12:26:49Z

Omega Tyrant: /* Starting Characteristics */

2024-08-07T20:16:07Z

‎Starting Characteristics

Omega Tyrant: /* Starting Characteristics */

2024-08-06T21:52:35Z

‎Starting Characteristics

Omega Tyrant: updated for 0.9.9.8 changes

2024-08-06T21:39:51Z

updated for 0.9.9.8 changes

Omega Tyrant: /* Scout */

2023-08-27T15:53:28Z

‎Scout

Omega Tyrant: /* Technician */

2023-07-29T16:48:24Z

‎Technician

Omega Tyrant: /* Starting Characteristics */ Whoops

2023-07-28T19:18:48Z

‎Starting Characteristics: Whoops

Omega Tyrant at 07:48, 28 July 2023

2023-07-28T07:48:06Z

Bonedaddy: /* Master Traits */

2014-05-27T16:45:30Z

‎Master Traits

Bonedaddy: /* Master Traits */

2014-05-27T16:44:42Z

‎Master Traits

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 {{infostrat switch}}
-Classes (as of version 0.9.9.4) subtly but drastically affect the ability of your character while playing through DoomRL. They come with their own unique strengths, as well as special traits from which only their class can choose. Currently there are no limitations, whether natural or artificial in construct, on what class you can choose for any reason.
+Classes (as of version 0.9.9.4) subtly but drastically affect the ability of your character while playing through DRL. They come with their own unique strengths, as well as special traits from which only their class can choose. Currently there are no limitations, whether natural or artificial in construct, on what class you can choose for any reason.
 All classes have special starting characteristics, an advanced trait they can invest into at any time (as opposed to needing other traits to unlock its selection), and five unique master traits that highlight the class's uses.

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 *Hacker tracking ([[Computer Map]]s show enemies, identically to how a [[Tracking Map]] does).
 *Begins with a [[technical mod pack]] in their starting inventory. Note that they do not start with this technical mod in [[Angel of Impatience]].
-*Only class that can [[mod]]ify certain [[Unique]]s. They can apply a single mod or basic [[assembly]] to the following Uniques: {{unique link|Anti-Freak Jackal}}, {{unique link|BFG 10K}}, {{unique link|Butcher's Cleaver}}, {{unique link|Frag Shotgun}}, {{unique link|Jackhammer}}, {{unique link|Mjollnir}}, {{unique link|Railgun}}, {{unique link|Subtle Knife}}, and {{unique link|Trigun}}. They can also fully mod the following Uniques: {{unique link|Cybernetic Armor}} and {{unique link|Revenant's Launcher}}.
+*Only class that can [[mod]]ify certain [[Unique]]s.
 *Advanced trait: [[Whizkid]] (Technicians can also exclusively get a third rank of Whizkid upon reaching clevel 12)

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 *Begins with a [[technical mod pack]] in their starting inventory. Note that they do not start with this technical mod in [[Angel of Impatience]].
 *Only class that can [[mod]]ify certain [[Unique]]s. They can apply a single mod or basic [[assembly]] to the following Uniques: {{unique link|Anti-Freak Jackal}}, {{unique link|BFG 10K}}, {{unique link|Butcher's Cleaver}}, {{unique link|Frag Shotgun}}, {{unique link|Jackhammer}}, {{unique link|Mjollnir}}, {{unique link|Railgun}}, {{unique link|Subtle Knife}}, and {{unique link|Trigun}}. They can also fully mod the following Uniques: {{unique link|Cybernetic Armor}} and {{unique link|Revenant's Launcher}}.
-*Advanced trait: [[Whizkid]]
+*Advanced trait: [[Whizkid]] (Technicians can also exclusively get a third rank of Whizkid upon reaching clevel 12)
 ===Master Traits===

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 Classes (as of version 0.9.9.4) subtly but drastically affect the ability of your character while playing through DoomRL. They come with their own unique strengths, as well as special traits from which only their class can choose. Currently there are no limitations, whether natural or artificial in construct, on what class you can choose for any reason.
-All classes have special starting characteristics, an advanced trait they can use from the very beginning of the game (as opposed to needing other traits to unlock its selection), and five unique master traits that highlight the class's uses.
+All classes have special starting characteristics, an advanced trait they can invest into at any time (as opposed to needing other traits to unlock its selection), and five unique master traits that highlight the class's uses.
 ==Marine==
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 ===Starting Characteristics===
-*+10 Max [[HP]]. Note they only get +2 max HP in [[Angel of Humanity]] and [[Archangel of Humanity]]
+*+10 Max [[HP]]. Note they only get +2 max HP in [[Angel of Humanity]] and [[Archangel of Humanity]].
-*+50% duration for [[powerup]]s (+25% on [[Nightmare!]])
+*20% inherent [[resistance]]s against [[fire]], [[acid]], and [[plasma]] damage (stacks with resistances from [[armor]] and other sources).
 *Advanced Trait: [[Badass]]
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 ===Starting Characteristics===
-*Performs all actions [[Time#Speed_Modifiers|10% faster]]
+*Performs all actions [[Time#Speed_Modifiers|10% faster]].
-*Stair sense (all stair tiles are always visible). Note that this ability is disabled in the following [[Challenges]]: [[Angel of Red Alert]], [[Angel of Darkness]], [[Angel of Pacifism]], [[Archangel of Red Alert]], and [[Archangel of Pacifism]]
+*Stair sense (stair tiles are always visible). Note that this ability doesn't detect stairs to special levels, is disabled in a Darkness [[event]], and is disabled in the following [[Challenges]]: [[Angel of Red Alert]], [[Angel of Darkness]], [[Angel of Pacifism]], [[Archangel of Red Alert]], and [[Archangel of Pacifism]].
 *Advanced trait: [[Intuition]]
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 ===Starting Characteristics===
-*Near instant item use (using items takes [[time|0.1s]])
+*Near instant item use (using items takes [[time|0.1s]]).
-*Hacker tracking ([[Computer Map]]s show enemies, identically to how a [[Tracking Map]] does)
+*Hacker tracking ([[Computer Map]]s show enemies, identically to how a [[Tracking Map]] does).
-*Begins with a [[technical mod pack]] in their starting inventory. Note that they do not start with this technical mod in the following [[Challenges]]: [[Angel of Berserk]], [[Angel of Shotgunnery]], [[Angel of Impatience]], [[Angel of Confidence]], [[Angel of Masochism]], [[Angel of Pacifism]], [[Angel of Overconfidence]], [[Archangel of Travel]], [[Archangel of Masochism]], and [[Archangel of Pacifism]]
+*Begins with a [[technical mod pack]] in their starting inventory. Note that they do not start with this technical mod in [[Angel of Impatience]].
-*Only class that can modify the following [[Unique]]s: the [[Railgun]] (only a single mod or basic [[assembly]]), the [[BFG 10K]] (only a single mod or basic assembly), and the [[Cybernetic Armor]] (full modding capabilities)
+*Only class that can [[mod]]ify certain [[Unique]]s. They can apply a single mod or basic [[assembly]] to the following Uniques: {{unique link|Anti-Freak Jackal}}, {{unique link|BFG 10K}}, {{unique link|Butcher's Cleaver}}, {{unique link|Frag Shotgun}}, {{unique link|Jackhammer}}, {{unique link|Mjollnir}}, {{unique link|Railgun}}, {{unique link|Subtle Knife}}, and {{unique link|Trigun}}. They can also fully mod the following Uniques: {{unique link|Cybernetic Armor}} and {{unique link|Revenant's Launcher}}.
 *Advanced trait: [[Whizkid]]

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 All classes have special starting characteristics, an advanced trait they can use from the very beginning of the game (as opposed to needing other traits to unlock its selection), and five unique master traits that highlight the class's uses.
 ==Marine==
 {{Anchor|Marine}}
 The Marine is the hardy and forceful class, preferring brute strength and sheer power over all else.
 ===Starting Characteristics===
-*+10 HP
+*+10 Max [[HP]]. Note they only get +2 max HP in [[Angel of Humanity]] and [[Archangel of Humanity]]
-*+50% duration for [[Items#Powerups|powerups]] (+25% on [[Nightmare!]])
+*+50% duration for [[powerup]]s (+25% on [[Nightmare!]])
 *Advanced Trait: [[Badass]]
 ===Master Traits===
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 *Burst: [[Ammochain]]
 *General: [[Survivalist]]
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 {{Anchor|Scout}}
 The Scout is the swift and keen class, trying to make the best with speed and finesse before resorting to other tactics.
 ===Starting Characteristics===
-*+10% [[Time#Speed_Modifiers|speed]]
+*Performs all actions [[Time#Speed_Modifiers|10% faster]]
-*Stair sense (all stair tiles are always visible)
+*Stair sense (all stair tiles are always visible). Note that this ability is disabled in the following [[Challenges]]: [[Angel of Red Alert]], [[Angel of Darkness]], [[Angel of Pacifism]], [[Archangel of Red Alert]], and [[Archangel of Pacifism]]
 *Advanced trait: [[Intuition]]
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 *Burst: [[Cateye]]
 *General: [[Gunrunner]]
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 {{Anchor|Technician}}
 The Technician is the intelligent and resourceful class, shaping any and all tools into superior equipment and excelling in creative solutions.
 ===Starting Characteristics===
-*Instant item use ([[time]] is 0.1s)
+*Near instant item use (using items takes [[time|0.1s]])
-*Hacker tracking ([[Computer Map|Computer Maps]] show enemies, similar to [[Tracking Map]])
+*Hacker tracking ([[Computer Map]]s show enemies, identically to how a [[Tracking Map]] does)
-*Begins with [[technical mod pack]]
+*Begins with a [[technical mod pack]] in their starting inventory. Note that they do not start with this technical mod in the following [[Challenges]]: [[Angel of Berserk]], [[Angel of Marksmanship]], [[Angel of Shotgunnery]], [[Angel of Impatience]], [[Angel of Confidence]], [[Angel of Masochism]], [[Angel of Pacifism]], [[Angel of Overconfidence]], [[Archangel of Travel]], [[Archangel of Masochism]], and [[Archangel of Humanity]]
-*Only class that can modify [[Specials|unique items]] (where applicable)
+*Only class that can modify the following [[Unique]]s: the [[Railgun]] (only a single mod or basic [[assembly]]), the [[BFG 10K]] (only a single mod or basic assembly), and the [[Cybernetic Armor]] (full modding capabilities)
 *Advanced trait: [[Whizkid]]
 ===Master Traits===
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 *Burst: [[Entrenchment]]
 *General: [[Scavenger]]

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 *Shotgun: [[Shottyhead]]
 *Burst: [[Cateye]]
-*General: [[Running Man]]
+*General: [[Gunrunner]]

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 ==Technician==