Snakeskin

Snakeskin is a soak mutation which gives resistance against slash and stab damage. Prequisite for Eelskin.

Location

The actual mutation can be found in the underground mines. You'll want to bring a source of light with you, as the second floor of the mines is pitch black. Directions! Follow the road out of the south of slagtown west. Go nw along the bridge in the chemical plant, head southwest through Edith's yard, and west across the abandoned highway. This will put in the village of Lurleen. Head west out of the town and follow the path until you see a cliff to your north.

You have two options here, both are somewhat dangerous. If you climb up, you'll be going through the main entrance to the mines. It's a little longer and requires a pretty long climb, but you won't run into yetis. Head through the mines, trying to head north as much as you can, until you see a down stairwell. Switch on your light and head down. Use lmap to find the river.

Alternatively, you can continue following the path until you come to the washed out bridge. Climb down into the river and follow it to the waterfall, you'll know it when you go over it. From there, follow the path of 'V's until you come to the mines. Be sure to check ahead of you for yetis, odds are if you're going after this mut you probably aren't ready to take them yet. Head nw, checking lmap every now and then until you come to the river. Watch out for chukkas, as they're hostile, and if you see a group of chumans don't approach.

Once you've reached the river by either route, follow it to almost the end. Check lmap along the way to get an overview of the surrounding area, paying attention to the tunnel to the east. See that little offshoot to the west halfway down? That's your target. This is the most dangerous part, as the spiders here are somewhat dangerous (compared to the earlier creatures in the mines) and hostile. Get to that room by whatever method you like, be it speed running or killing the spiders and climb down the 30m rope. Enjoy the mutation.

Effects

This mutation grants:

    +2-4 slash resistance
    +1-3 stab resistance

Advantages

A moderate amount of slash and stab soak, both of which are common damage types.

Disadvantages

Takes up a soak slot.

Appearance

She/he has patches of scales on his/her skin.