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==Tips & Tricks==
==Tips & Tricks==
*Ranged fighters or spellcasters are largely unimpeded by briar patches. Physical ranged attacks can be fired right through them, as can most [[Conjurations]]. [[Bolt spells]] are especially effective, allowing you to clear the briar and hit the thorn hunter in one shot.
*Ranged fighters or spellcasters are largely unimpeded by briar patches. Physical ranged attacks can be fired right through them, as can most [[Conjurations]]. Piercing spells allow you to clear the briar and hit the thorn hunter in the same attack.
*[[Reaching]] melee weapons can attack briars safely.
*[[Reaching]] melee weapons can attack briars safely.


==History==
==History==
*In [[0.26]], Briar patches remain the only remaining [[spiny]] enemy after the removal of the property from every other enemy.
*Briar patches were added in [[0.14]].
*Briar patches were added in [[0.14]].

Revision as of 16:42, 20 March 2022

Version 0.28: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
A tangled cluster of thorny briars, sharp enough to pierce thick hide and armour. Although stationary, its branches are possessed with a will of their own. They move to allow magic and missiles fired by those friendly to this plant to pass through unaffected.

Useful Info

Briar patches are short lived obstacles conjured into existence by thorn hunters or the abilities of Fedhas Madash. These walls of thorny vines will appear either between you and the hunter or behind you, cutting off your escape route. Although they will not attack you, melee attacks against them will cause you to take 5d4 damage, and they do not block projectile ranged attacks, allowing the thorn hunter to shoot you unimpeded. They are worth no experience and die shortly after you defeat their summoner.

Tips & Tricks

  • Ranged fighters or spellcasters are largely unimpeded by briar patches. Physical ranged attacks can be fired right through them, as can most Conjurations. Piercing spells allow you to clear the briar and hit the thorn hunter in the same attack.
  • Reaching melee weapons can attack briars safely.

History

  • Briar patches were added in 0.14.