Caustic sporangium

Version 0.34: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

For a list of all jellies, see list of jellies.

caustic sporangium *
HP	19-40
HD	1
XP	0
Speed	15
AC	0
EV	10
Will	∞
Attack¹	1 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rPois+ rAcid+++
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Brainless
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Natural
Size	Small
Type	caustic sporangium, caustic sporangium
Flags	Flying No experience gain Peripheral

A balloon-like sac of slime mold spores, suspended in a nutrient slurry to sustain them on their search for a new home. To the great misfortune of any adventurers in the vicinity, this slurry is also a highly potent acid.

Spawns from Creeping plasmodium in Slime Pits.

Useful Info

A drifting explosive-monster made by creeping plasmodium. Explodes for 3d20 acid damage in a 7x7 radius, then creates Nascent plasmodium on walls it touches (as long as each new plasmodia isn't made adjacent to another one).

Tips & Tricks

AOE damage is particularly helpful for keeping the population low while continuing to damage the source. Spells like Fireball and Ignition shine here.
The caustic sporangium travels at less-than-instant speed. Summons can absorb the blast while you retreat.

History

Added in 0.34 as part of its update to the Slime Pits.