Tyrant leech

Useful Info

Tyrant leeches are slow worms that have an unwholesome vampiric bite, healing themselves when they damage you. They are considered evil, but are not undead. They are generally only found in the Swamp or guarding its entrance.

Tips & Tricks

• For characters with ranged attacks, the easiest strategy is to simply kite them at range - they move on land slowly. Otherwise, they hit fairly hard and can heal themselves on a bite.
• If you are unable to bleed, Tyrant leeches can't heal themselves. Djinn, Gargoyles, Mummies, bloodless Vampires, and players in Statue/Storm/Death Form don't have blood. In a pinch, Tree Form also doesn't have blood.
• Each level of life protection gives you a 33% chance of negating the healing effect of vampiric attacks. rN+++ makes it completely ineffective.

History

• Prior to 0.19, these monsters were known as giant leeches.
• Prior to 0.11, giant leeches were much weaker.