Eggbug

"Eggbug"
Details
Code name	EggBug
Behavior	Passive
HP	0.15
Food Pips	1 3 1 0.5
Points	2
Regions : Shaded Citadel, Sky Islands, Farm Arrays : Industrial Complex, Chimney Canopy : Industrial Complex, Garbage Wastes, Chimney Canopy, Subterranean
Downpour Regions : Pipeyard, Outer Expanse : Shaded Citadel, Sky Islands, Farm Arrays, Outer Expanse : Industrial Complex, Garbage Wastes, Shaded Citadel, Chimney Canopy, Sky Islands, Farm Arrays, Subterranean, Metropolis : Industrial Complex, Garbage Wastes, Shaded Citadel, Chimney Canopy, Sky Islands, Farm Arrays, Subterranean : Industrial Complex, Shaded Citadel, Chimney Canopy, Sky Islands, Farm Arrays

The Eggbug is a skittish, passive creature that is agile and provides a great amount of food when killed.

Appearance

Eggbugs loosely resemble real insects with long antennae and segmented bodies. Eggbugs have two sets of legs, two antennae, a head, a torso, and six detachable Eggbug Eggs. Their bodies range from dark brown to dark purple, with their antennae lightening in color near the tips. Their eyes and 'eggs' range from dark blue to bright teal.

Tips

Combat

Being able to swiftly dodge thrown Spears, Eggbugs can be tricky to kill without proper technique. Attacking an Eggbug close quarters is the most effective way to deal with one, as it is less likely to dodge Spears in time. Eggbugs can be stunned with Rubbish, as they do not attempt to dodge it. On death, their eggs drop from their bodies with an audible pop.

Utility

Though elusive, Eggbugs are one of the most significant sources of food once they die and release their Eggs. These fill 1 food pip each, providing 6 pips in total, and 7 as Hunter, as they can also eat the body. Bringing a live Eggbug into a shelter and killing it inside can be particularly useful, as the food is then stored for later use.

Abilities & Behavior

Eggbugs are extremely anxious and skittish, usually staying well away from other creatures, including Slugcat.

Evasion

Eggbugs can evade thrown Spears very effectively. This, coupled with their speed, can make it challenging to land a hit on one.

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  'Eggs' dislodging upon death

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  Evading a thrown Spear

Relationships

Note: Eggbugs are afraid of every creature in the game, with how afraid depending on their size.

Variants & Attributes

Eggbugs' 'eggs', antennae, and bodies vary in color - their eyes and 'eggs' ranging from blue to green, and their bodies and antennae ranging from dark purple to dark brown. Their 'egg' colors are tied to their body colors.

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  Teal 'eggs' and eyes, and a dark brown body and antennae

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  Blue 'eggs' and eyes, and a dark brown body and antennae

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  Spring Green 'eggs' and eyes, and a dark purple body and antennae

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  Green 'eggs' and eyes, as well as a dark purple body and antennae

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  The color pallete for the Eggbug's 'eggs'

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  The color pallete for the Eggbug's body

Trivia

• Eggbugs were added in the 1.5 update.
• Eggbugs can fling themselves off edges when trying to evade creatures and projectiles.
• Killing Eggbugs and eating their 'eggs' contributes towards both The Hunter and The Outlaw passages, making Eggbugs a convenient way to achieve both.
• Eggbugs drained by Spearmaster do not drop any eggs, but still lose them.

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