====== worm_mob ======

{{ rpd:images:worm_sprite.png|Worm }}

The **Worm** is a powerful enemy found in the Guts area of Remixed Dungeon, typically appearing on dungeon levels 26-30. It's a formidable opponent with high HP, significant damage output, and special abilities.

==== Description ====
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The Worm is a formidable creature partially emerging from the floor, with its body covered in lumps of rotten flesh and slime. Giant mandibles give you a clear idea of how this monster makes its way through the surface. Due to its massive size, there's no way to tell how big this worm actually is.

==== Statistics ====
  * **HP**: 195
  * **Defense Skill**: 15
  * **Attack Skill**: 20
  * **Damage**: 22-45
  * **Damage Reduction**: 50
  * **Experience for Kill**: 18
  * **Maximum Level**: 35
  * **Type**: Special enemy (Guts area)

==== Special Abilities ====
  * **Roots Attack**: On hit, has a 1 in 7 chance to root the target, preventing movement
  * **Poison Attack**: On hit, has a 1 in 5 chance to poison the target for 7-9 turns
  * **Immunities**: Immune to Paralysis, Stun, and Toxic Gas

==== Drops ====
  * **Gold**: Drops gold (40% chance)

==== Strategy ====
  * Due to high damage reduction, use high-damage weapons with enchantments to be most effective
  * The worm's poison and root abilities make it dangerous in close combat
  * Ranged weapons or spells are effective since you can maintain distance
  * Be prepared with Antidotes for the poison effect
  * The Worm appears in the Guts area (levels 26-30) where it can be dangerous due to the high level of the area

==== Behavior ====
  * The Worm does not move but attacks enemies that come close
  * It has high HP and damage, making it a significant threat
  * The Worm does not have any movement impairment abilities like some other enemies

==== Location ====
  * Found in the Guts area of the dungeon (levels 26-30)
  * Spawn rate varies: 0.3x on level 26, 1x on level 27, 2x on levels 28-30

==== Notes ====
  * The Worm is one of the more dangerous enemies in the late game areas
  * Its combination of high HP, damage, and special abilities makes it a significant challenge
  * It's one of the possible evolution targets for Larva pets
  * Appears as a high-level summon target in Summon Beast spells

==== Source Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/guts/Worm.java|Worm.java - Implementation]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1901-L1904|Worm string resources]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:guts|Guts]] - Area where this mob appears
  * [[rpd:larva|Larva]] - Can evolve into a Worm
  * [[rpd:summon_beast_spell|Summon Beast Spell]] - Can summon a Worm at high levels
  * [[rpd:scorpio|Scorpio]] - Another high-level enemy
  * [[rpd:mobs|Mobs]] - Other monsters in the game
  * [[rpd:poison|Poison]] - Status effect it can inflict
  * [[rpd:roots|Roots]] - Status effect it can inflict

{{tag> rpd mobs guts special worm worm_mob }}