Psi-Spider
The Psi-Spider (also known as SpiderMind) is a special type of spider mob found in the Spider Nest area of the dungeon. It possesses unique mental powers that allow it to support nearby friendly mobs with beneficial buffs.
Description
These apparently fragile spiders have unique mental powers that allow them to control the entire colony. Psi-Spiders are capable of controlling any living creature, but they are quite cowardly.
Stats
Special Mechanics
Ranged Attack Only: The Psi-Spider can only perform ranged attacks (cannot make direct melee attacks)
Buff Casting: When attacking, applies beneficial buffs to nearby friendly mobs
Buff Types: Randomly applies one of: Speed, Barkskin, Blessed, Health (Sungrass), Armor (Earthroot), ManaShield, or Fury
Duration: Applied buffs last for 3 turns
Cowardly AI: Tends to keep distance from enemies when in hunting state, preferring to stay away from combat
Behavior
Prefers to keep distance from enemies when engaged in combat
Uses psychic powers to support allies rather than dealing direct damage
Will try to stay behind other mobs for protection
Only supports friendly mobs that it can see
When hunting, moves away from the target (getFurther) instead of getting closer
Strategy
The Psi-Spider is not dangerous on its own as it deals no direct damage
However, it can significantly strengthen other nearby enemies with its buffs
Focus on eliminating them quickly before they can support other mobs
Due to their cowardly nature, they will try to retreat from combat
They're particularly dangerous when grouped with other powerful enemies
Location
Psi-Spiders can be found in the Spider Nest sub-levels (6s-10s), with spawn rates:
Level 8s: Spawn rate of 0.2
Level 9s: Spawn rate of 0.3
Level 10s: Spawn rate of 0.5
Spiders - Other spider types in the game
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