https://gswiki.play.net/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=XRED GemStone IV Wiki - User contributions [en] 2026-04-22T21:22:05Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.39.12 https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Talk:Balefire_(713)&diff=143340 Talk:Balefire (713) 2021-01-23T23:27:28Z <p>XRED: Question about % demon flaring vs ranks.</p> <hr /> <div>Are we sure that the demon flare percent is correct? It seems that the demon flaring percent is much lower by my experience.</div> XRED https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Twisted_being&diff=86452 Twisted being 2017-01-23T19:52:35Z <p>XRED: Updated Sorcerer TD</p> <hr /> <div>{{Creature start<br /> | level = 82<br /> | type = Biped<br /> | family = being<br /> | attacks = Claws and Tusks.<br /> | area = [[Old Ta'Faendryl]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> | undead = No<br /> | bcs = &lt;Not Known&gt;<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature attack attributes<br /> | physical =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bite (attack)|Bite]]|+396 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Claw (attack)|Claw]]|+396 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> | maneuver =<br /> {{creature ability|Firebreathing}}<br /> <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature defense attributes<br /> | defense =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Melee]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranged]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bolt]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bard Base]] |+346 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranger Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Sorcerer Base]] |354-390 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Wizard Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Cleric Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Empath Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Paladin Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> | ability = <br /> {{creature ability|[[Spirit Warding I (101)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Spirit Warding II (107)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Spirit Defense (103)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Lesser Shroud (120)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Prismatic Guard (905)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Mass Blur (911)]]}}<br /> <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature treasure <br /> | coins = ?<br /> | gems = ?<br /> | magic items = ?<br /> | boxes = ?<br /> | skin = ?<br /> | other = ?<br /> | noskinvalue =<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature end}}<br /> <br /> The gnarled being is a twisted amalgamation of flesh and other, less mentionable things. Tusks and horns grow from its head in an impressive array of weaponry. The tough, pale yellow skin of the being looks burnt and scorched in places, but this doesn't seem to bother it. The gnarled being's twisted hands and feet end with wicked, razor-sharp claws that refuse to shine in the light.<br /> <br /> ==Hunting strategies==<br /> {{addmetext}}<br /> ==Other information==<br /> An example of its firebreathing maneuver attack hitting:<br /> &lt;div {{log|margin-right=350px}}&gt;<br /> A twisted being's throat glows crimson as it opens its mouth, loosing a blast of fire that scours the entire room!&lt;br&gt;<br /> The fire splashes over you!&lt;br&gt;<br /> &amp;nbsp; ... 20 points of damage!&lt;br&gt; <br /> &amp;nbsp; Nasty burns to chest make you wish you never heard of heartburn. &lt;br&gt;<br /> &amp;nbsp; You are stunned for 3 rounds!<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> * [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/bestiary/ Twisted being is not listed on the Play.net bestiary]<br /> <br /> {{Nearlevel<br /> |levelm2 = 80<br /> |levelm1 = 81<br /> |level = 82<br /> |levelp1 = 83<br /> |levelp2 = 84<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Old Ta'Faendryl creatures]]</div> XRED https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Stooped_being&diff=86451 Stooped being 2017-01-23T19:51:35Z <p>XRED: Updated Sorcerer TD</p> <hr /> <div>{{Creature start<br /> | level = 82<br /> | type = Biped<br /> | family = being<br /> | attacks = Claws and Tusks.<br /> | area = [[Old Ta'Faendryl]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> | undead = No<br /> | bcs = &lt;Not Known&gt;<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature attack attributes<br /> | physical =<br /> {{creature ability|Claw|+406 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> | maneuver =<br /> {{creature ability|Gaze}}<br /> <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature defense attributes<br /> | defense =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Melee]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranged]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bolt]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bard Base]] |+318 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranger Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Sorcerer Base]] |354-390 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Wizard Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Cleric Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Empath Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Paladin Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Elemental]] |+360 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> | noability = <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature treasure <br /> | coins = ?<br /> | gems = ?<br /> | magic items = ?<br /> | boxes = ?<br /> | skin = ?<br /> | other = ?<br /> | noskinvalue =<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature end}}<br /> <br /> The gnarled being is a twisted amalgamation of flesh and other, less mentionable things. Tusks and horns grow from its head in an impressive array of weaponry. The tough, pale yellow skin of the being looks burnt and scorched in places, but this doesn't seem to bother it. The gnarled being's twisted hands and feet end with wicked, razor-sharp claws that refuse to shine in the light.<br /> ==Hunting strategies==<br /> {{addmetext}}<br /> ==Other information==<br /> An example of the being's gaze maneuver:<br /> &lt;div {{log|margin-right=350px}}&gt;<br /> The eyes in the stooped being's chest seem to focus, turning their attention to you!&lt;br&gt;<br /> Your surroundings start to blur before you as you lock gazes with the being. Reeling from its gaze, you fight back and your surroundings slowly come back into focus.&lt;br&gt;<br /> Roundtime: 50 sec.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> * [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/bestiary/ Stooped being is not listed on the Play.net bestiary]<br /> <br /> {{Nearlevel<br /> |levelm2 = 80<br /> |levelm1 = 81<br /> |level = 82<br /> |levelp1 = 83<br /> |levelp2 = 84<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Old Ta'Faendryl creatures]]</div> XRED https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Bent_being&diff=86450 Bent being 2017-01-23T19:50:50Z <p>XRED: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Creature start<br /> | level = 82<br /> | type = Biped<br /> | family = being<br /> | attacks = Claws and Tusks.<br /> | area = [[Old Ta'Faendryl]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> | undead = No<br /> | bcs = &lt;Not Known&gt;<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature attack attributes<br /> | physical =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Stomp (attack)|Stomp]]|+386 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> | bolt =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Shock (910)]]|+374 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature defense attributes<br /> | defense =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Melee]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranged]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bolt]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bard Base]] |+315 to +345 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranger Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Sorcerer Base]] 354-390 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Wizard Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Cleric Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Empath Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Paladin Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Elemental]] |+390 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> | ability = <br /> {{creature ability|[[Elemental Defense I (401)|Elemental Defense I]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Elemental Defense II (406)|Elemental Defense II]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Elemental Defense III (414)|Elemental Defense III]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Thurfel's Ward (503)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Prismatic Guard (905)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Mass Blur (911)]]}}<br /> <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature treasure <br /> | coins = ?<br /> | gems = ?<br /> | magic items = ?<br /> | boxes = ?<br /> | skin = ?<br /> | other = ?<br /> | noskinvalue =<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature end}}<br /> <br /> The gnarled being is a twisted amalgamation of flesh and other, less mentionable things. Tusks and horns grow from its head in an impressive array of weaponry. The tough, pale yellow skin of the being looks burnt and scorched in places, but this doesn't seem to bother it. The gnarled being's twisted hands and feet end with wicked, razor-sharp claws that refuse to shine in the light.<br /> <br /> ==Hunting strategies==<br /> {{addmetext}}<br /> ==Other information==<br /> {{addmetext}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> * [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/bestiary/ Bent being is not listed on the Play.net bestiary]<br /> <br /> {{Nearlevel<br /> |levelm2 = 80<br /> |levelm1 = 81<br /> |level = 82<br /> |levelp1 = 83<br /> |levelp2 = 84<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Old Ta'Faendryl creatures]]</div> XRED https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Gnarled_being&diff=86449 Gnarled being 2017-01-23T19:50:04Z <p>XRED: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Creature start<br /> | level = 82<br /> | type = Biped<br /> | family = being<br /> | attacks = Claws and Tusks.<br /> | area = [[Old Ta'Faendryl]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> | undead = No<br /> | bcs = &lt;Not Known&gt;<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature attack attributes<br /> | physical =<br /> {{creature ability|Claw|+406 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature defense attributes<br /> | defense =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Melee]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranged]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bolt]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bard Base]] |+315 to +335 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranger Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Sorcerer Base]] |354-390 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Wizard Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Cleric Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Empath Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Paladin Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> | noability = <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature treasure <br /> | coins = ?<br /> | gems = ?<br /> | magic items = ?<br /> | boxes = ?<br /> | skin = ?<br /> | other = ?<br /> | noskinvalue =<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature end}}<br /> <br /> The gnarled being is a twisted amalgamation of flesh and other, less mentionable things. Tusks and horns grow from its head in an impressive array of weaponry. The tough, pale yellow skin of the being looks burnt and scorched in places, but this doesn't seem to bother it. The gnarled being's twisted hands and feet end with wicked, razor-sharp claws that refuse to shine in the light.<br /> <br /> ==Hunting strategies==<br /> {{addmetext}}<br /> ==Other information==<br /> {{addmetext}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> * [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/bestiary/creature.asp?creature=1259 Gnarled being on Play.net bestiary]<br /> <br /> {{Nearlevel<br /> |levelm2 = 80<br /> |levelm1 = 81<br /> |level = 82<br /> |levelp1 = 83<br /> |levelp2 = 84<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Old Ta'Faendryl creatures]]</div> XRED https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Gremlock&diff=86448 Gremlock 2017-01-23T19:48:54Z <p>XRED: Updated Sorcerer TD</p> <hr /> <div>{{Creature start<br /> | level = 84<br /> | type = Biped<br /> | family = gremlock<br /> | attacks = Claws.<br /> | area = [[Old Ta'Faendryl]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> | undead = No<br /> | bcs = &lt;Not Known&gt;<br /> | asg = 8<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature attack attributes<br /> | physical =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Claw (attack)|Claw]]|+406 to +422 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> | maneuver =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Garrote]]}}<br /> | nowarding =<br /> | nobolt =<br /> | noability =<br /> <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature defense attributes<br /> | defense =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Melee]] |+350-400 [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranged]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bolt]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bard Base]] |+297 to +306 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranger Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Sorcerer Base]] |338-348 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Wizard Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Cleric Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Empath Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Paladin Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Elemental]] |+361 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> | noability = <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature treasure <br /> | coins = ?<br /> | gems = ?<br /> | magic items = ?<br /> | boxes = ?<br /> | skin = ?<br /> | other = ?<br /> | noskinvalue =<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature end}}<br /> <br /> The [[gremlock]] is larger than her relative, the gremlin, stretching five to six feet in height. The back hunched over from her time spent in the shadows stalking her prey, her actual height cannot be determined accurately. Tufts of dirty fur form a straggly mane around the savage looking face. Her long bulky arms tipped with massive claws only add to the deformity of the gremlock with her razor-sharp maw and potentially fatal, hungry glare.<br /> <br /> ==Hunting strategies==<br /> {{addmetext}}<br /> ==Other information==<br /> Gremlocks have a garrote [[Creature maneuver|creature maneuver]]. While not the [[garrote]] player-accessible [[Combat Maneuvers|combat maneuver]], training in that cman will help a player avoid the gremlock version.<br /> &lt;pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}&gt;<br /> A gremlock jumps on your back and flings a thin wire garrote around your neck and snaps it taut. Painful!&lt;br&gt;<br /> ... 30 points of damage!<br /> Deep slash to your neck severs an artery!<br /> You choke to death on your own blood.<br /> &lt;/pre&gt;<br /> <br /> Gremlocks will also attempt to steal coins, gems, and jewelry (including [[enhancive item]]s) from you. You can retrieve your stolen items from their packs once they are dead.<br /> <br /> &lt;pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}&gt;<br /> You notice a gremlock reach into your serge longcoat and remove a chased ora stickpin.<br /> &lt;/pre&gt;<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> * [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/bestiary/creature.asp?creature=1256 Gremlock on Play.net bestiary]<br /> <br /> {{Nearlevel<br /> |levelm2 = 82<br /> |levelm1 = 83<br /> |level = 84<br /> |levelp1 = 85<br /> |levelp2 = 86<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Old Ta'Faendryl creatures]]</div> XRED https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Festering_taint&diff=86447 Festering taint 2017-01-23T19:47:26Z <p>XRED: Updated Sorcerer TD</p> <hr /> <div>{{Creature start<br /> | level = 86<br /> | type = Biped<br /> | family = taint<br /> | attacks = Claws and Magic.<br /> | area = [[Old Ta'Faendryl]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> | undead = No<br /> | bcs = &lt;Not Known&gt;<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature attack attributes<br /> | physical =<br /> {{creature ability|Claw|+408 to +420 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> | bolt =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Fire Spirit (111)]]|+369 [[Attack strength|AS]]}}<br /> <br /> | warding =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Unbalance (110)]]|+366 [[CS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Disintegrate (705)]]|+379 [[CS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Mind Jolt (706)]]|+379 [[CS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Disease (716)]]|+379 [[CS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Dark Catalyst (719)]]|+379 [[CS]]}}<br /> | maneuver = <br /> {{Creature ability|Putrid Air}}<br /> {{Creature ability|[[Elemental Wave (410)]]}}<br /> <br /> }}<br /> {{Creature defense attributes<br /> | defense =<br /> {{creature ability|[[Melee]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranged]] |+291 [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bolt]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Defensive strength|DS]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Bard Base]] |+327 [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Ranger Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Sorcerer Base]] |340-380&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Wizard Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Cleric Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Empath Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Paladin Base]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Elemental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Spiritual]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Major Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Minor Mental]] |&lt;N/A&gt; [[Target defense|TD]]}}<br /> | ability = <br /> {{creature ability|[[Spirit Defense (103)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Spirit Warding II (107)]]}}<br /> {{creature ability|[[Lesser Shroud (120)]]}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature treasure <br /> | coins = ?<br /> | gems = ?<br /> | magic items = ?<br /> | boxes = ?<br /> | skin = ?<br /> | other = ?<br /> | noskinvalue =<br /> }}<br /> {{Creature end}}<br /> <br /> The festering taint is a putrescent collection of rotting flesh and disease. The gender of the taint is impossible to make out due to the scabs and boils which cover its skin, oozing out disgustingly. Black and yellow rotting teeth are displayed in a mouth that is unnaturally wide underneath two black eyes that stare out with a frightening spark of intelligence. No nose or ears are visible on the festering taint, but it has a mop of greasy, filthy black hair that sprouts from the top of its head.<br /> <br /> ==Hunting strategies==<br /> {{addmetext}}<br /> ==Other information==<br /> [[Purify Air (207)]] provides a significant bonus to defending against the Festering taint's Putrid Air maneuver attack.<br /> <br /> An example of the putrid air maneuver:<br /> &lt;pre{{log2|margin-right=350px}}&gt;<br /> A festering taint wheezes and gags, sending a vaporized cloud of its stomach's former contents in your direction.<br /> Before you can move out of the path of the cloud, it envelops you from head to toe. The need to breathe eventually forces you to inhale heavily while still covered in the toxin filled vapors.<br /> <br /> A series of reddish blebs begin to appear randomly over your skin. Though not very painful in and of themselves, they may signal something much more dangerous on the way.<br /> Roundtime: 6 sec.<br /> <br /> Scale-like, shiny blebs begin to appear on your skin, growing with frightening rapidity.<br /> Roundtime: 6 sec.<br /> <br /> Red spots appear on your skin suddenly. The edges are slightly raised and seem to be spreading rapidly.<br /> Roundtime: 3 sec.<br /> <br /> Dark, yellowish nodules erupt from your skin in very inconvenient places, sending threads of pain throughout your entire body. Some of the nodules ooze or bleed, others have made it difficult to move in certain places.<br /> &amp;nbsp;... 10 points of damage!<br /> &amp;nbsp;Your vertebrae vibrate causing extreme pain.<br /> Roundtime: 9 sec.<br /> &lt;/pre&gt;<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> * [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/bestiary/creature.asp?creature=1257 Festering taint on Play.net bestiary]<br /> *[[Festering taints (saved post)]]<br /> <br /> {{Nearlevel<br /> |levelm2 = 84<br /> |levelm1 = 85<br /> |level = 86<br /> |levelp1 = 87<br /> |levelp2 = 88<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Old Ta'Faendryl creatures]]</div> XRED