Searing wretch

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HP	105-213
HD	18
XP	1470
Speed	10
AC	4
EV	8
Will	80
Attack1	50 (claw: fire)
Attack2	30 (claw: sear)
Resistances	rF+++ rC+ rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm
Vulnerabilities	Holy
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Undead
Size	Medium
Type	ghoul, searing wretch
Flags	No zombie

An animated corpse alight with terrible fire. The flames are fueled by its regenerating flesh, which bubbles and melts as it grows. Its bite leaves its victims covered in flaming gore.

Useful Info

Searing wretches are incendiary undead found in Gehenna. Strong, tough melee threats, their melee attacks can also reduce your fire resistance.

Tips & Tricks

• If you can afford it, try to avoid being in melee. Borgnjor's Vile Clutch, Disjunction, etc.

History

• Searing wretches were added in 0.28.