> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://aincrad-legacy.gitbook.io/aincrad-legacy-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://aincrad-legacy.gitbook.io/aincrad-legacy-docs/world-and-monsters/mutated.md). # Mutated Monsters The Mutated species system exists so that a single monster never feels like the same thing over and over as you fight it. Any ordinary creature can respawn as an empowered **Mutated** variant - tougher, more dangerous, and far more rewarding than its normal kin. There is a great variety of combinations: **50 types of mutations** can be found in the world, categorized under four rarity tiers by how often they occur: * [Uncommon](#uncommon-mutations) * [Rare](#rare-mutations) * [Epic](#epic-mutations) * [Legendary](#legendary-mutations) Each tier is a step up from the normal monster encounter - changing stats, skills used, even the monster's behavior. Beware: some of these combinations end up being incredibly powerful and dangerous. ## How it works * Mutations only occur on **monster respawn**: whenever a monster is killed, the respawned one rolls for the mutation chance and, if it hits, inherits the mutation's power. * A Mutated monster carries a **title right before its name** that marks the mutation - for example **Swift**, **Furious**, **Wall**, or **Brutal**. The title hints at how the creature was empowered: a *Swift* one moves and acts far faster, a *Wall* is a mountain of HP and defense, a *Furious* one hits much harder. * Many are **visibly larger or smaller** than the normal monster. * When one appears, a **map-wide announcement** calls it out, tagged with its rarity tier. * They do not wait around forever - a Mutated monster that nobody hunts down eventually disappears. Each mutation interacts with the base monster's stats in a specific way, so some are tankier, some are faster, some are stronger - you will need to figure it out yourself. > Use the in-game monster info window (for example, by Sensing the monster) before engaging - it will show you the scaled stats and [armor type](/aincrad-legacy-docs/combat-system/armor-and-attack-types.md) so you can prepare. ## Uncommon mutations Uncommon mutations occur pretty often - their odds are **1 in 20**, so you will be seeing them through the game a lot. There are currently **20 Uncommon mutations**: ``` "Swift" "Furious" "Wall" "Hardened" "Warded" "Brutal" "Nimble" "Tough" "Savage" "Vigorous" "Fleet" "Relentless" "Colossal" "Bulwark" "Mighty" "Ironhide" "Resilient" "Rabid" "Sturdy" "Berserk" ``` Uncommon mutations award **50% more Character EXP and Mastery EXP** and **100% more Col** than the base monster. ## Rare mutations Rare mutations occur somewhat often - their odds are **1 in 50**, so you will be seeing them through the game. There are currently **15 Rare mutations**: ``` "Titan" "Warlord" "Archon" "Juggernaut" "Tempest" "Executioner" "Bastion" "Aegis" "Colossus" "Berserker" "Phantom" "Warbringer" "Ironclad" "Voidshell" "Ravager" ``` Rare mutations also add **single-target skills** to those available to the base monster, making the encounter even deadlier. Rare mutations award **200% more Character EXP and Mastery EXP** and **400% more Col**, with a **20% bonus base drop rate** over the base monster's. ## Epic mutations Epic mutations are somewhat rarer to be found - their odds are **1 in 200**, so you will be eventually seeing them in the game. There are currently **10 Epic mutations**: ``` "Sovereign" "Overlord" "Leviathan" "Cataclysm" "Annihilator" "Tyrant" "Oracle" "Behemoth" "Stormcaller" "Reaper" ``` Epic mutations also add **single-target skills and AoE skills** to those available to the base monster, even altering the neurological function - changing the expected behavior and making the encounter way deadlier. Epic mutations award **400% more Character EXP and Mastery EXP** and **900% more Col**, with a **50% bonus base drop rate** over the base monster's. ## Legendary mutations Legendary mutations are a rare event occurrence - their odds are **1 in 1000**, so they are the last ones you will be seeing in the game. A Legendary mutation is a genuine event: ferociously powerful and worth dropping everything to hunt. There are currently **5 Legendary mutations**: ``` "Genesis" "Armageddon" "Worldbreaker" "Eclipse" "Endbringer" ``` Legendary mutations also add **single-target skills and AoE skills** to those available to the base monster, even altering the neurological function - changing the expected behavior and making the encounter way deadlier. Legendary mutations award **900% more Character EXP and Mastery EXP** and **1900% more Col**, with a **100% bonus base drop rate** over the base monster's. ## Extras * Some mutations unleash a special **effect when they die**, so the fight is not always over the moment they fall. * The **Mutated Rolls** [Global Bonus](/aincrad-legacy-docs/economy-and-social/global-bonuses.md) raises the chance for monsters to spawn Mutated server-wide. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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