Bloated husk
Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
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| HP | 16-34 |
| HD | 8 |
| XP | 299 |
| Speed | 14 |
| AC | 5 |
| EV | 5 |
| Will | 40 |
| Attack1 | 1 (hit: plain)
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| Resistances | rC+ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm |
| Vulnerabilities | Holy |
| Habitat | Amphibious |
| Intelligence | Human |
| Uses | Open doors |
| Holiness | Undead |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | ghoul, bloated husk |
| Flags | Evil Unbreathing No zombie |
| A decaying undead corpse. When it reaches a victim (or if it's destroyed first), the gases trapped inside it are released and create a large, violent concussive blast. |
Useful Info
Bloated husks are decaying gas-filled corpses that float surprisingly quickly through the waters of the Swamp. When destroyed, or when they get close enough, they will explode noisily in a 2-tile radius for 8d8 damage.
Tips & Tricks
- Taking them out with ranged attacks or spells is obviously recommended to avoid their explosion.
- Javelins or a wand of acid are particularly effective, even at low skill. With the right arrangement, you can explode other monsters instead of yourself!
- Be aware that unlike most other self-destructing foes, bloated husks can actually take some damage before going down.
- Husks aren't particularly dangerous on their own, and high-bulk characters have even less to fear. However, beware of the loud noise attracting other monsters!
History
Bloated husks were added in 0.26.
