Glowing orange brain

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glowing orange brain GGlowing orange brain.png
HP 36-74
HD 10
XP 722
Speed 10
AC 2
EV 4
Will 100



Resistances None
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type glowing orange brain, glowing orange brain
Flags See invisible
Flying
Unbreathing
Warm-blooded
Cautious
Evil
Aura
A huge pulsating brain, floating just off the floor and glowing with mutagenic energies. It radiates a constant psychic influence upon nearby allies, using its vast intellect to empower their spellcasting abilities.

Useful Info

Glowing orange brains are dangerous evil casters which can summon brutal monsters, feed on your intellect, or confuse you. While not too intimidating initially, they can create swarms of reinforcements quickly, buff nearby spellcasters, and debuff the player. They can be found in the Depths, the Vaults, and rarely in the Slime Pits.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Brain Bite (4-8*) Magical flag
Slot2 Cause Fear Magical flag
Slot3 Shadow Creatures Magical flag
Slot4 Mass Confusion Magical flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Use a source of clarity and try to kill them as quickly as possible to avoid a summoning spree. They aren't too durable, so a few high-powered Conjurations should take them out, but melee fighters may wish to lure them around a corner to avoid a dangerous charge into melee range. Their cautious behavior will stop them from blindly charging into melee range with you, meaning you'll need to close the distance yourself.
  • Airstrike works well, taking advantage of their low AC. Penetrating projectiles that can hit behind their wall of allies are also handy.
  • No matter how frightening their summoned allies are, remember that killing the summoner will eliminate all its summons. This may be a safer, faster escape route than fleeing on foot or trying to teleport away.
  • Because the glowing orange brain can summon creatures, it has access to the abjuration spell.
  • Being a worshipper of Jiyva will turn these creatures neutral.

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