Phalanx beetle

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

phalanx beetle B
HP	38-78
HD	11
XP	704
Speed	10 (move: 50%)
AC	12
EV	12
Will	Immune
Attack1	21 (bite: plain)
Resistances	rF+ rC+ rElec rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Brainless
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Small
Type	phalanx beetle, phalanx beetle
Flags	Unbreathing Aura

An intricate mechanical beetle covered in reinforced metal plates that resemble a shield. It projects a kinetic barrier around its creator while adjacent to them, increasing their armour class. It will never voluntarily leave its creator's side, and if forcibly seperated, will prioritize returning to them over any other concerns.

Useful Info

Phalanx beetles are Forgecraft constructs created by the Forge Phalanx Beetle spell. The beetle provides a bonus to your defenses (from +4 to +10 AC), as long as it remains adjacent to you. It will leash to you, meaning it will always remain adjacent if possible and otherwise prioritize returning to your side over attacking anything else.

History

• Phalanx beetles were added in 0.33, as part of Forge Phalanx Beetle.}}