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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Cactus giants''' are durable, creatures summoned in by [[Summon Cactus Giant]]. Fitting for a giant, they most often spawn with a [[giant club]]. And fitting for a cactus, they deal 5d8 [[spiny]] damage in retaliation to melee attacks.
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'''Cactus giants''' are durable creatures summoned in by [[Summon Cactus Giant]]. Fitting for a giant, they most often spawn with a [[giant club]]. And fittingly for a cactus, they retaliate with 5d8 [[spiny]] damage when hit in melee.
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The actual max HP of this monster depends on the [[spell power]] of which you cast Summon Cactus Giant. This can be lower than (92 - 187) HP range listed in the infobox.
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*With their high HP and low EV, cactus giants excell at any shielding tactics a summon can provide.
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*With their high HP and low EV, cactus giants excel at any shielding tactics a summon can provide.
 
*Their spines do contribute a great deal of damage, though weary summoners can still use these giants in conjunction with the rest of their arsenal.
 
*Their spines do contribute a great deal of damage, though weary summoners can still use these giants in conjunction with the rest of their arsenal.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Cactus giants were added in [[0.28]].
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*Cactus giants were added in [[0.28]].

Latest revision as of 07:19, 20 December 2024

Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
cactus giant CCactus giant.png
HP 92-187
HD 9
XP 542
Speed 10 (atk: 300%)
AC 1
EV 2
Will 60
Attack1 10 (hit: plain)


Resistances rPois+
rDrown
rTorm
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Plant
Size Giant
Type giant, cactus giant
Flags Spiny
No poly
A green-skinned, spiny colossus, with a hearty barrel chest and a thirst for battle. Any foe that strikes it in melee will be lucky to live to regret it.

Useful Info

Cactus giants are durable creatures summoned in by Summon Cactus Giant. Fitting for a giant, they most often spawn with a giant club. And fittingly for a cactus, they retaliate with 5d8 spiny damage when hit in melee.

The actual max HP of this monster depends on the spell power of which you cast Summon Cactus Giant. This can be lower than (92 - 187) HP range listed in the infobox.

Tips & Tricks

  • With their high HP and low EV, cactus giants excel at any shielding tactics a summon can provide.
  • Their spines do contribute a great deal of damage, though weary summoners can still use these giants in conjunction with the rest of their arsenal.

History

  • Cactus giants were added in 0.28.