Growth

The Growth is a hostile tar-based creature found in the Plains. It attacks from range using sticky tar projectiles that slow and damage players, making it a dangerous environmental threat.

Creatures • Plains

🌍 Overview

Biome	Plains
Type	Ranged / Tar Creature
Health	Medium
Tameable	No
Drops	Tar, Growth Trophy

📍 Spawning

Growths spawn near Tar Pits in the Plains:

Around pools of tar
In small groups near dark tar patches
Guarding tar resources

They are usually stationary until players approach.

⚔️ Behaviour

Growths are ranged attackers that control space.

They:

Launch tar projectiles at players.
Inflict slowing effects on hit.
Deal moderate damage over time.
Remain near tar pits rather than roaming.

Their slowing attack makes them especially dangerous when combined with other Plains enemies.

🛠 Combat Strategy

Avoid fighting while slowed — clear tar effects quickly.
Engage from maximum bow range.
Use elevation to avoid projectile arcs.
Clear nearby Fulings or Deathsquitos first.
Do not stand in tar pools.

Mobility is critical when fighting Growths.

⛏ Weaknesses

Growths are vulnerable to:

Fire damage (highly effective).
Ranged attacks from safe distance.

Because they remain near tar, area control is more important than raw damage output.

🎁 Drops

Item	Use
Tar	Crafting darkwood building pieces
Growth Trophy	Decoration

Tar is essential for crafting Darkwood structures and certain decorative building components.

⚠ Threat Level

Growths are dangerous due to:

Slowing tar projectiles.
Area denial around tar pits.
Synergy with other Plains enemies.
Limited mobility once tarred.

They are manageable alone but highly dangerous when combined with other threats.