Cactus giant
Version 0.28: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
cactus giant C | |
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HP | 92-187 |
HD | 9 |
XP | 542 |
Speed | 10 (atk: 300%) |
AC | 1 |
EV | 2 |
Will | 60 |
Attack1 | 10 (hit: plain)
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Resistances | rPois+ rDrown rTorm |
Vulnerabilities | None |
Habitat | Land |
Intelligence | Human |
Uses | Starting equipment Open doors |
Holiness | Plant |
Size | Giant |
Type | giant, cactus giant |
Flags | Spiny No poly |
A green-skinned, spiny colossus, with a hearty barrel chest and a thirst for battle. Any foe that strikes it in melee will be lucky to live to regret it. |
Useful Info
Cactus giants are durable creatures summoned in by Summon Cactus Giant. Fitting for a giant, they most often spawn with a giant club. And fitting for a cactus, they deal 5d8 spiny damage in retaliation to melee attacks.
Tips & Tricks
- With their high HP and low EV, cactus giants excell at any shielding tactics a summon can provide.
- Their spines do contribute a great deal of damage, though weary summoners can still use these giants in conjunction with the rest of their arsenal.
History
Cactus giants were added in 0.28.