Giant cockroach

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.

For a list of all arthropods, see list of arthropods.

giant cockroach B
HP	3-7
HD	1
XP	2
Speed	12
AC	3
EV	10
Will	0
Attack1	2 (bite: plain)
Resistances	None
Vulnerabilities	Poison
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Animal
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Natural
Size	Little
Type	giant cockroach, giant cockroach
Flags	No skeleton

A big brown insect that makes a nasty hissing noise. Contrary to popular myth, they are in fact quite susceptible to mutagenic energies.

Useful Info

Giant cockroaches are common pests found all throughout the early Dungeon. They are faster than the average character, but only pose a threat to low level characters on the brink of death.

Tips & Tricks

• Their AC can pose a problem for characters with weak starting attacks, particularly those with low-power L1 spells. Don't be afraid to beat them with an unskilled melee weapon if your spells are repeatedly doing no damage.

History

• In 0.34, giant cockroaches were removed and replaced with Clockroaches.
• Prior to 0.25, giant cockroaches could cling onto walls in order to travel through adjacent water.
• Prior to 0.15, chunks of giant cockroach meat were contaminated.