Bog body

Version 0.33: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

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

bog body n
HP	25-52
HD	10
XP	685
Speed	10 (swim: 140%)
AC	1
EV	9
Will	40
Attack1	20 (touch: cold)
Resistances	rF+ rC+ rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm
Vulnerabilities	Holy
Habitat	Amphibious
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Undead
Size	Medium
Type	ghoul, bog body
Flags	Evil Unbreathing No zombie

An undead figure preserved by the brackish waters of a bog, and reanimated by some unknown magic.

Useful Info

Bog bodies are amphibious undead found in the Swamp (and rarely in the Crypt) with cold attacks and the ability to slow you down. They can swim, but slowly.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1	Bolt of Cold (3d18)	Wizard flag
Slot2	Slow	Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

• If you don't have great cold resistance, try not to stay in/above water near a bog body. Bolt of Cold will create freezing vapours when passing over water, increasing the damage you'll take.
• The extra cold damage in melee is very likely to trigger unless you have a lot of AC, given the attack's base damage of 20.
• If you have low willpower, swapping to a ring of willpower is recommended, especially if other enemies are nearby. If they manage to slow you, you'll likely remain slow for the duration of whatever fight you're in.

History

• In 0.26, their touch attack was merged with the main attack, which increased the chance to deal additional cold damage. Also, their HD was increased from 6 to 10, making their spells more powerful.
• Prior to 0.24, followers of Fedhas Madash could instantly destroy them with the Fungal Bloom ability.
• Prior to 0.19, you could meet several decayed bog bodies in the Ossuary. They were less durable and had Throw Frost instead of Bolt of Cold. Decayed bog bodies were replaced with less dangerous bog mummies.
• Prior to 0.15, bog bodies would randomly start rotting.
• Bog bodies were added in 0.11, replacing bog mummies.