Mushroom (Monster)
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The Mushroom is a common monster encountered in the Mines.
Strategy
This monster will continuously hide underground from the player, only revealing itself to close in and strike whenever the player's back is turned. It attacks by building up and releasing its spores, causing a short-ranged area-of-affect (AoE) attack centered around it.
While the Mushroom is hiding underground, any normal attacks dealt to it by the player will deal zero damage, and knock the player back several steps instead.
You will want to pretend to ignore the Mushroom and let it get close. Once it starts to puff up to attack, spin around and attack it with your sword. Landing even a single hit will cause the Mushroom to fall on its back, becoming vulnerable, and you can continue to attack it from there. After taking a few hits, if it is not killed, it will bounce back up and hide again. Depending on your sword type (ex Worn, Copper, Iron, or Silver), it may take a couple of these 'fake-out' attacks before it dies.
Mushrooms can also be attacked and damaged even when hiding underground by using the Jump Attack (requires the 
Jump Attack Skill). Using the 'fake-out' method, hit the Mushroom with a few normal attacks while its vulnerable, and then hit it with a Jump attack when it goes back to hiding to defeat the Mushroom swiftly and easily.
Variations in Strategy
Expels a cloud of spores once the Player gets too close then disappears from view. When the Player gets close to its last known location, it will re-appear and expel another cloud of spore.
Expels a puddle of green liquid along with spores when attacking. The liquid deals constant damage as long as The Player is standing in it.
Loot
| Image | Name | Description | Dropped By |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tesserae | All Mushrooms Types | |
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Monster Powder | A magic powder sometimes dropped by Mushroom monsters. Used in cooking and crafting recipes. | All Mushrooms Types |
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Red Toadstool | A red mushroom sometimes dropped by Mushroom monsters. Likely poisonous. | Red Mushrooms Only |
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Cave Mushroom | A tasty green mushroom sometimes dropped by Mushroom monsters. | Green Mushrooms Only |
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Glowing Mushroom | A glowing blue mushroom sometimes dropped by Mushroom monsters. | Blue Mushrooms Only |
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Purple Mushroom | A spotted purple mushroom sometimes dropped by Mushroom monsters.Used in certain crafting recipes. | Purple Mushrooms Only |
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Mushroom Hat | A hat shaped like an Mushroom | All Mushrooms Types |
Gallery
Mushroom livin' life
Mushroom notices Player
Mushroom hides when approached by Player
Mushroom getting ready to attack
Player getting attacked by mushroom
Purple Mushroom toxic puddle
History
- v0.14.0: Some monster variants from The Deep Earth biome have been updated with new behaviors:
Blue Mushroom, 
Purple Sapling, 
Green Rockclod, and the 
Silverclod. - v0.13.0:
Purple Mushroom added, alongside The Lava Caves.
