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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
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'''Ballistomycete spores''' are fast-moving, suicidal creatures which explode into a cloud of spores on contact with the player or when killed. The explosion has a diameter of about 5 squares and does 3d15 damage and [[confusion|confuses]] you, so take care to kill these creatures from a distance. They have only 1 HP, so any successful attack will destroy them.
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'''Ballistomycete spores''' are fast-moving, suicidal creatures which explode into a cloud of spores on contact with a target or when killed. The explosion has a diameter of about 5 squares and does 3d15 damage and [[confusion|confuses]] living targets. They have only 1 HP, so any successful attack will destroy them.
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Their explosions will damage and confuse any monsters caught in the blast as well, so they can be used to your advantage. Wherever they explode, one or more [[ballistomycete]]s may spawn.
 
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Giant spores leave trails of mold on the tiles behind them. These trails will lead to other ballistomycetes and giant spores, and killing an active ballistomycete will temporarily highlight a section of the trail which leads to the next active target. Killing the entire colony will reward you 500 XP, along with the message:
 
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{{crawlquote|Having destroyed the fungal colony, you feel a bit more experienced.}}
 
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
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*[[Magic Dart]] never misses its target, and is thus a surefire way to halt an oncoming spore. In the same vein, unavoidable spells such as cloud spells, [[Airstrike]], or [[Fireball]] will destroy spores. Their evasion isn't unbeatable, though, so most ranged attacks will work with a little skill. If you lack a more reliable ranged attack, just throw a few [[stone]]s and you'll have a decent chance of hitting the spore.
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*A spore's explosion can easily kill low level characters. [[Blink]]ing away if it manages to get too close is not a bad idea.
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*A giant spore's explosion can easily kill low level characters. [[Blink]]ing away if it manages to get too close is not a bad idea.
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*Followers of [[Fedhas]] can create friendly ballistomycetes by using Fedhas' Grow Ballistomycete ability. However, the spores won't follow your orders, so don't waste turns shouting.
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*Do not try [[polymorph]]ing a giant spore: it will probably become an [[oklob plant]], which is much worse.
 
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*If you get the message "You hear an explosion", a giant spore has just exploded somewhere else on the level. You'll probably want to look for the [[ballistomycete]] colony before it spreads any further.
 
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*Followers of [[Fedhas]] can create friendly giant spores by using Fedhas' Reproduction power. However, they won't follow your orders, so don't waste turns shouting. They won't turn hostile if you cast [[Inner Flame]] on them.
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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*Prior to [[0.24]], ballistomycetes could reproduce via spores. The spores left mold as they moved, and new ballistomycetes could grow on it.
 
*Prior to [[0.19]], ballistomycete spores were known as '''giant spore'''s.
 
*Prior to [[0.19]], ballistomycete spores were known as '''giant spore'''s.
 
*Prior to [[0.17]], ballistomycete colonies could spawn naturally instead of being exclusively created by Fedhasites.
 
*Prior to [[0.17]], ballistomycete colonies could spawn naturally instead of being exclusively created by Fedhasites.

Revision as of 11:03, 10 September 2020

Version 0.25: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

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

ballistomycete spore * Ballistomycete spore.png
HP 1-2
HD 1
XP 0
Speed 15
AC 0
EV 10
Will Immune
Attack1 1 (hit: plain)


Resistances rPois+
rDrown
rTorm
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Brainless
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Plant
Size Small
Type fungus, ballistomycete spore
Flags Flying
Unbreathing
No experience gain
A fast, gas-filled floating spore released by a ballistomycete when it senses a threat. After seeking out its foe, the spore will explode, damaging anything caught in the blast and further confusing living creatures.

Useful Info

Ballistomycete spores are fast-moving, suicidal creatures which explode into a cloud of spores on contact with a target or when killed. The explosion has a diameter of about 5 squares and does 3d15 damage and confuses living targets. They have only 1 HP, so any successful attack will destroy them.

Tips & Tricks

  • A spore's explosion can easily kill low level characters. Blinking away if it manages to get too close is not a bad idea.
  • Followers of Fedhas can create friendly ballistomycetes by using Fedhas' Grow Ballistomycete ability. However, the spores won't follow your orders, so don't waste turns shouting.

History

  • Prior to 0.24, ballistomycetes could reproduce via spores. The spores left mold as they moved, and new ballistomycetes could grow on it.
  • Prior to 0.19, ballistomycete spores were known as giant spores.
  • Prior to 0.17, ballistomycete colonies could spawn naturally instead of being exclusively created by Fedhasites.
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