Ancient zyme

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ancient zyme x
HP	38-66
HD	8
XP	327
Speed	10
AC	6
EV	6
Will	53
Attack1	16 (hit: drain strength)
Attack2	16 (hit: drain dexterity)
Resistances	rPois+, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rDrown, rWater
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Animal
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Medium
Type	ancient zyme, ancient zyme
Flags	Levitate No stairs See invisible

A nexus of sentient cancer and disease, borne aloft perhaps by malice alone. Its nature inflicts withering illness on all living beings in its presence.

Useful Info

Ancient zymes are pestilential floating things which inflict sickness by their mere presence. In melee, their attacks drain strength and dexterity rapidly, but they are thankfully not especially durable. They can be found in the Abyss.

Tips & Tricks

• Rotting resistance makes you immune to the passive sickness.
• A ring of sustain abilities will keep your stats intact. Deep dwarf characters should be particularly cautious around them.

History

Ancient zymes were added in 0.12.