Spiny (mutation)

Rank	Effect	Flavor
1	Monster melee attacks cause a 1 + 1dXL retaliation.	You are partially covered in sharp spines.
2	Monster melee attacks cause a 2 + 1dXL retaliation.	You are mostly covered in sharp spines.
3	Monster melee attacks cause a 3 + 1dXL retaliation.	You are completely covered in sharp spines.
Blocked attacks don't cause retaliation. For more details, see spiny.
Good mutation, Demonspawn mutation

History

Prior to 0.19, damage depended only on the mutation rank.

Prior to 0.17, the 'spiny' mutation was dramatically weaker, as it was reduced by the AC and Encumbrance of worn armor.