Knollworm

A is a low-level creature and member of the worms faction often found in low-level underground areas. They use their along with their Cleave skill to lower the AV of their opponents by inflicting the cleaved status effect (or cracked, if the target is a player character).

They (as well as their plated counterparts) have a 100% chance of dropping a upon death, a particularly useful property given that this corpse may be a component of the cure for Fungal Infections given in the.

Differences from Plated Knollworms
are very similar to, but with a lower AV stat (3 rather than 6) which makes them easier to kill. This lower durability also makes less offensively dangerous, as it gives them less time to capitalize on the AV penalties they impose on their targets.

Additionally, have a lower Toughness than plated knollworms, are 1 level lower, and grant slightly less experience when killed.