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The '''spotted jelly''' is a [[sessile]] [[acid]]ic monster that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. As with the [[blue jelly]] it possesses only a [[passive attack]], whose damage is based on [[monster level]]. Being acidic, its passive attack can also [[corrode]] iron weapons and armor.
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A '''spotted jelly''', {{monsym|spotted jelly}}, is a type of monster that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Like most [[jellies]], it is [[eyeless]], [[amorphous]], and [[sessile]].
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A spotted jelly has a [[passive attack]] that triggers if attacked directly in melee, and deals [[acid]] damage dependent on the attacker's level, with a separate {{frac|30}} chance of corroding worn armor and a {{frac|6}} chance of corroding the weapons and/or armor used in the attack.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|2776|nethack=3.6.7|comment=case for acid passive against you}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|2785|nethack=3.6.7|comment=acid passive corrosion against you}}{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|1072|nethack=3.6.7|comment=case for acid passive against monsters}}{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|1072|nethack=3.6.7|comment=acid passive corrosion against monsters}} Spotted jellies possess [[acid resistance]] and [[stoning resistance]].
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A spotted jelly is [[acidic]] to [[eat]], but eating a spotted jelly [[corpse]] or [[tin]] can cure [[stoning]].
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==Generation==
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Randomly generated spotted jellies are always created hostile.
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Spotted jellies appear among the {{white|j}} that make up the second [[quest]] [[monster class]] for [[Knight]]s, and makes up {{frac|6|175}} of the monsters that are randomly generated on the [[Knight quest]].
  
 
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Although it does not move, its passive acid attack can deal quite a bit of damage to unsuspecting players. Resistance to this attack is fairly hard to gain, being provided only by [[yellow dragon scale mail|yellow dragon scales/mail]], an [[alchemy smock]], or self-[[polymorph]]; that said, the damage is also easily avoided by not attacking it. More urgently, [[pets]] will often blindly attack spotted jellies, placing them at risk of death from the passive attack. [[Mind flayer]]s are particularly vulnerable as pets or [[polymorph]] forms, sustaining acid damage for each individual flay.
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While very damaging when attacked in melee, spotted jellies are sessile, so [[acid resistance]] is rarely needed for most characters: they can be easily killed with wands, spells, disposable missiles, or any other ranged attack such as an [[aklys]], [[lance]] or any [[polearm]] - the jelly will corrode vulnerable weapons even if attacked at a distance, so be careful with metallic weapons. The [[ochre jelly]] is generally more dangerous, since it can move (albeit slowly) and [[engulf]] you.
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Spotted jellies can be nasty obstacles for pets and polyforms with multiple attacks - pets should be kept out of range if at all possible, especially if a [[magic whistle]] or similar item is available. [[Mind flayer]] pets in particular are especially vulnerable to passives like that of the spotted jelly, and a character keeping one may consider an [[alchemy smock]], [[yellow dragon scales]], or [[yellow dragon scale mail]] for them.
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Spotted jellies are notable as a stoning cure for [[vegan]] and [[vegetarian]] characters, and may be worth using a blessed [[tinning kit]] on for this purpose - a blessed tin can still take an action to open, so those opting to use them should have them ready to open as soon as possible.
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==History==
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The spotted jelly first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
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==Variants==
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===EvilHack===
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In [[EvilHack]], spotted jellies are [[vulnerable]] to [[fire]]. This also applies to [[Hack'EM]].
  
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For this reason, these monsters are usually best left alone unless they are blocking something vital, which is fairly rare; if you have any pets, especially valuable ones, keep them away if possible. If you decide to attack a spotted jelly, avoid melee and use a [[corrodeproof]] projectile (e.g. a stack of [[elven dagger]]s) and/or any attacking spells or wands.
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==Encyclopedia entry==
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{{encyclopedia-redirect|blue jelly}}
  
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Latest revision as of 04:55, 20 March 2024

j spotted jelly Spotted jelly.png
Difficulty 6
Attacks

Passive 0d6 acid

Base level 5
Base experience 61
Speed 0
Base AC 8
Base MR 10
Alignment 0 (neutral)
Frequency (by normal means) 1 (Very rare)
Genocidable Yes
Weight 50
Nutritional value 20
Size Medium
Resistances Acid, stoning
Resistances conveyed

none

A spotted jelly:

Reference monst.c#line511

A spotted jelly, j, is a type of monster that appears in NetHack. Like most jellies, it is eyeless, amorphous, and sessile.

A spotted jelly has a passive attack that triggers if attacked directly in melee, and deals acid damage dependent on the attacker's level, with a separate 1⁄30 chance of corroding worn armor and a 1⁄6 chance of corroding the weapons and/or armor used in the attack.[1][2][3][4] Spotted jellies possess acid resistance and stoning resistance.

A spotted jelly is acidic to eat, but eating a spotted jelly corpse or tin can cure stoning.

Generation

Randomly generated spotted jellies are always created hostile.

Spotted jellies appear among the j that make up the second quest monster class for Knights, and makes up 6⁄175 of the monsters that are randomly generated on the Knight quest.

Strategy

While very damaging when attacked in melee, spotted jellies are sessile, so acid resistance is rarely needed for most characters: they can be easily killed with wands, spells, disposable missiles, or any other ranged attack such as an aklys, lance or any polearm - the jelly will corrode vulnerable weapons even if attacked at a distance, so be careful with metallic weapons. The ochre jelly is generally more dangerous, since it can move (albeit slowly) and engulf you.

Spotted jellies can be nasty obstacles for pets and polyforms with multiple attacks - pets should be kept out of range if at all possible, especially if a magic whistle or similar item is available. Mind flayer pets in particular are especially vulnerable to passives like that of the spotted jelly, and a character keeping one may consider an alchemy smock, yellow dragon scales, or yellow dragon scale mail for them.

Spotted jellies are notable as a stoning cure for vegan and vegetarian characters, and may be worth using a blessed tinning kit on for this purpose - a blessed tin can still take an action to open, so those opting to use them should have them ready to open as soon as possible.

History

The spotted jelly first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.

Variants

EvilHack

In EvilHack, spotted jellies are vulnerable to fire. This also applies to Hack'EM.

Encyclopedia entry

See the encyclopedia entry for blue jelly.

References

  1. ↑ src/uhitm.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 2776: case for acid passive against you
  2. ↑ src/uhitm.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 2785: acid passive corrosion against you
  3. ↑ src/mhitm.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1072: case for acid passive against monsters
  4. ↑ src/mhitm.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1072: acid passive corrosion against monsters
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