Magma Slug
A fire-immune Nether dweller that crawls through lava and spits fireballs when provoked.
Magma Slugs live in the Nether and walk through lava like it's nothing. They won't bother you unless you hit them first. Then they start shooting fireballs.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 22 HP |
| Melee Damage | None |
| Ranged Attack | Small fireballs (up to 10 blocks) |
| Speed | Medium |
| XP Reward | 10 |
Location
- Nether Wastes and Crimson Forest biomes.
Behavior
- Neutral. Won't attack unless you hit first.
- Walks through lava and prefers lava paths. Be careful chasing them near lava lakes.
- When provoked, fires small fireballs from up to 10 blocks away every 1.5-3.0 seconds.
Strategy
- If you don't need their drops, just leave them alone.
- Use a Shield to block fireballs.
- Close the distance fast to reduce the number of fireballs you have to deal with.
- They might retreat into lava where you can't follow without fire protection.
Drops
| Item | Chance | Qty | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Flame | 40% | 1 | Uncommon |
| Magma Cream | 45% | 1-2 | Common |
| Nether Wart | 25% | 1-4 | Uncommon |
Healing Flames are an alchemy ingredient. Magma Slugs are one of the few sources in the Nether.