Phalanx Beetle

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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 provide a bonus to your defenses (from +4 to +10 AC), as long as it remains adjacent to you.

History

• In 0.33, phalanx beetles will be added to the game as part of Forge Phalanx Beetle.