Infected Caveling

The Infected Caveling is a menacing enemy that roams the dark, twisted corridors of the Mold Dungeon. This creature is a grotesque variant of the standard Caveling, heavily mutated by the pervasive mold that infests its environment. Its appearance is characterized by a sickly greenish hue, with patches of dark, pulsating mold clinging to its skin. Its body is slightly hunched, with elongated limbs that end in sharp claws, making it a formidable opponent in close combat. The Infected Caveling's eyes glow with a toxic yellow light, hinting at its dangerous nature and the poison it can unleash upon its foes. In terms of behavior, the Infected Caveling is aggressive and relentless, exhibiting a steady move speed of 15 both while idle and in pursuit of its target. It has a high chance to apply poison with every melee hit, making encounters with it particularly treacherous. Additionally, its unique ability to reduce enemy healing by 75% adds a strategic layer to battles, forcing players to be cautious in their engagements. The Infected Caveling also displays remarkable resilience, with a regeneration rate of 50% every five seconds, allowing it to recover health quickly during fights. The Infected Caveling comes in three variations: standard, hard, and casual, each differing in health, damage output, and overall lethality. The standard Infected Caveling has a maximum health of 931 and deals between 147 to 179 damage per melee attack. The hard variant boasts an intimidating 1396 health and delivers a punishing 294 to 358 damage per hit, while the casual version is less threatening with 466 health and a damage range of 74 to 90. Regardless of the variant, all Infected Cavelings share the same immunity to mold infection, making them uniquely adapted to thrive in their hazardous environment. Players venturing into the Mold Dungeon should remain vigilant, as the Infected Caveling represents one of the many dangers lurking in the shadows.