Ancient zyme

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ancient zyme x
HP	35 - 70
HD	8
XP	327
Speed	10
AC	6
EV	6
Will	53
Attack¹	16 (? type: drain strength)
Attack²	16 (? type: drain dexterity)
Resistances	rPois+, rRot, rN+, rTorm
Vulnerabilities	Holy
Habitat	land
Intelligence	Animal
Uses	?
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Medium
Type	?, ?
Flags	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 and stat drain 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

A ring of sustain abilities will keep your stats intact, but there's no stopping the passive sickness effect without being undead. Deep dwarf and mummy characters should be particularly cautious around them.

History

Ancient zymes were added in 0.12.