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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
*Avoid engaging them while near other enemies. You will be promptly slowed for the whole fight. That being said, running is quite difficult.
 
*Avoid engaging them while near other enemies. You will be promptly slowed for the whole fight. That being said, running is quite difficult.
*Quaffing a [[potion of haste]] or speeding up otherwise will nullify the slow effect for the whole fight.
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**Death cobs are one of the few enemies in Zot who can not [[see invisible]], along with [[list of draconians|draconian]]s and [[ghost moth]]s. Spare [[potions of invisibility]] are useful if you have no other option.
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*Quaffing a [[potion of haste]] or otherwise speeding up will nullify the slow effect for the whole fight.
 
*Death cobs have relatively low [[willpower]], which makes them good targets for [[Hexes]].
 
*Death cobs have relatively low [[willpower]], which makes them good targets for [[Hexes]].
 
**If you have a [[wand of enslavement]], you can turn death cobs into powerful allies who can slow down even [[orbs of fire]].
 
**If you have a [[wand of enslavement]], you can turn death cobs into powerful allies who can slow down even [[orbs of fire]].
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==History==
 
==History==
*In [[0.18]], they stopped draining [[satiation]] but drain speed again.
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*In [[0.18]], they stopped draining [[satiation]], draining speed again.
 
*Death cobs received buffs to HP and attack in [[0.17]]. Their attacks also started draining satiation.
 
*Death cobs received buffs to HP and attack in [[0.17]]. Their attacks also started draining satiation.

Revision as of 22:06, 13 July 2021

Version 0.26: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
death cob zDeath cob.png
HP 60-122
HD 14
XP 2278
Speed 25
AC 10
EV 15
Will 40
Attack1 35 (hit: drain speed)


Resistances rC+
rPois+++
rDrown
rMiasma
rN+++
rTorm
Vulnerabilities Holy
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Open doors
Holiness Undead
Size Tiny
Type death cob, death cob
Flags Evil
Unbreathing
Speaks
A dreadful undead cob of maize. Look, this one was probably a mistake. We're sorry.

Useful Info

Death cobs are undead monsters found throughout the Realm of Zot. Their fast attacks deal decent damage and quickly drain your speed.

Tips & Tricks

  • Avoid engaging them while near other enemies. You will be promptly slowed for the whole fight. That being said, running is quite difficult.
  • Quaffing a potion of haste or otherwise speeding up will nullify the slow effect for the whole fight.
  • Death cobs have relatively low willpower, which makes them good targets for Hexes.
  • Formicids have permanent stasis, which makes them immune to speed-draining attacks.

History

  • In 0.18, they stopped draining satiation, draining speed again.
  • Death cobs received buffs to HP and attack in 0.17. Their attacks also started draining satiation.