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|name=briar patch
 
|glyph={{Yellow|P}}
 
|tile=[[File:Briar patch.png]]
 
|flags={{No exp gain flag}}<br>{{Spiny flag}}<br>{{Stationary flag}}
 
|resistances={{Poison resistance}}, {{Negative energy resistance 3}}, <br>{{Torment resistance}}, {{Constriction resistance}}, <br>{{Drown resistance}}, {{Water resistance}}
 
|vulnerabilities={{Fire vulnerability}}
 
|max_chunks=0
 
|meat={{No corpse}}
 
|xp=0
 
|holiness={{Plant}}
 
|magic_resistance=Immune
 
|hp_range=10-20
 
|avg_hp=15
 
|armour_class=10
 
|evasion=0
 
|habitat=Amphibious
 
|speed= 0
 
|size={{small}}
 
|item_use={{Uses nothing}}
 
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|hit_dice=10
 
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|extra_hp=1
 
|fixed_hp=0
 
|intelligence={{Plant intelligence}}
 
|genus=plant
 
|species=briar patch
 
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{{Flavour|A tangled cluster of thorny briars, sharp enough to pierce thick hide and armour. Though the gaps in the copse are plentiful enough to fire missiles through, walking through it looks like a painful prospect.}}
 
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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Briar patches''' are short lived obstacles conjured into existence by [[thorn hunter]]s. These walls of thorny vines will appear either between you and the hunter or behind you, cutting off your escape route. Although they will not attack you, melee attacks against them will [[spiny|cause you to take damage]], and they do not block projectile ranged attacks, allowing the thorn hunter to shoot you unimpeded. They are worth no [[experience]] and die shortly after you defeat their summoner.
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'''Briar patches''' are short lived obstacles created by [[thorn hunter]]s and [[Fedhas]]' Wall of Briars ability. Although they won't attack you, briars are [[spiny]] - attacking them in melee causes you to take 5d4 damage. Like [[bush]]es, briars do not block ranged attacks. Briars created by thorn hunters will expire quickly after you kill their creator.
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*Ranged fighters or spellcasters are largely unimpeded by briar patches. Physical ranged attacks can be fired right through them, as can most [[Conjurations]]. [[Bolt spells]] are especially effective, allowing you to clear the briar and hit the thorn hunter in one shot.
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*Ranged attacks and spells can be fired past briars. [[Penetration|Penetrating]] attacks can damage both the briar patch and thorn hunter at the same time. Keep in mind that monsters can also attack you through briars.
 
*[[Reaching]] melee weapons can attack briars safely.
 
*[[Reaching]] melee weapons can attack briars safely.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Briar patches were added in [[0.14]]
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*Briar patches were added in [[0.14]].

Latest revision as of 15:25, 11 August 2023

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briar patch PBriar patch.png
HP 9-20
HD 10
XP 0
Speed 0
AC 10
EV 0
Will Immune



Resistances rPois+
rDrown
rTorm
Vulnerabilities Fire
Habitat Amphibious
Intelligence Brainless
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Plant
Size Small
Type plant, briar patch
Flags Stationary
No experience gain
Harmless
Spiny
A tangled cluster of thorny briars, sharp enough to pierce thick hide and armour. Though the gaps in the copse are plentiful enough to fire missiles through, walking through it looks like a painful prospect.

Useful Info

Briar patches are short lived obstacles created by thorn hunters and Fedhas' Wall of Briars ability. Although they won't attack you, briars are spiny - attacking them in melee causes you to take 5d4 damage. Like bushes, briars do not block ranged attacks. Briars created by thorn hunters will expire quickly after you kill their creator.

Tips & Tricks

  • Ranged attacks and spells can be fired past briars. Penetrating attacks can damage both the briar patch and thorn hunter at the same time. Keep in mind that monsters can also attack you through briars.
  • Reaching melee weapons can attack briars safely.

History

  • Briar patches were added in 0.14.