Crypt Worm

A sizable Mage Spawn - a slithering eating machine with a taste for carrion. Some of the underworld leaders in Venetia keep pits filled with Crypt Worms in order to get rid of “evidence.”

Crypt Worms begin as finger-length wrigglers, but with enough time - and corpses, they can grow to their full, towering Troll-crushing size. The Amotep Incinerators, armed with their flame-throwing cannons, often target Crypt Worms out of self-defense, or more because of the fact that if the Worms are flamed long enough, they will eventually explode in an extremely satisfying manner.

Crypt Worms are made for close combat. While their initial attack and damage values are average, a Crypt Worm really starts to shine after it has taken a few clicks of damage. Move into base contact with your opponent’s warriors. Let them get in the first attack, and watch the look on your opponent’s face when the Worm’s attack and damage values grow. Don’t forget about the ranged attack, either; the Worm’s slow speed may not allow you to get into close combat, but the ranged attack means it can still attack a nearby enemy. Pair the Crypt Worm with some healers to keep it in the battle longer. While the Worm’s poor defense values make it easy for your opponent to hit, it also makes it easy for you to heal.