Plant Mutant

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Plant Mutant
In-Game Icon
Enemy Stats
First Encounter	Alpha / Delta Groves
Most Common	Level G4 - Delta Grove
Preferred Weapon	Dart Pistol Flechette
Primary Attack	Thorny Barbs
Secondary Attack	Seed Pod Projectiles
Damage (per Hit)	35 (Primary) 25 (Secondary)
Attack Range	2 (Primary) 8 (Secondary)
Hit Points	115
Armor Value	0
Defense Value	1
Disruptability	30%
Perception	Medium
Loot	nothing (100%)
[Source]

The Plant Mutant is an enemy encountered in System Shock.
It only appears in the Groves.

Overview

“	Specimen #25 - The mutagen exhibits remarkable effects on plant life. Spontaneous development of mobility and defensive structures was observed in the mutagen treatment of a poinsettia. The specimen grew to twice its original size, and continues to expand beyond its container. At last observation, the plant mutant had produced poisonous barbs and a rudimentary neural structure.	”
	~ Hans Bichenbach, Head of the Citadel Station Biology Department

Strategy

Like with the other Mutants, Flechettes and Dart Pistols tend to work well. Plant Mutants have both a melee attack as well as a projectile. It is possible (and recommended) to destroy these projectiles in mid-air.

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