Cassidice Nest

Cassidice Nest
Associated Sector Forested Laboratory Delve Type Limited Run Level 1 Rank Requirement None Rooms 4

The Cassidice Nest is a limited run Delve associated with the Forested Laboratory and containing many of its creatures as potential enemies. It was introduced on April 24th, 2021.

Upon completion of this Delve, a player earns a Cassidice baby. This creature can be claimed from the main Delving page if the player has at least one Baby creature slot available and will be available indefinitely until it has been claimed.

Previous Cassidice Nest Dates
April 24th, 2021 — May 31st, 2021
August 1st, 2021 — August 31st, 2021
January 1st, 2022 — January 31st, 2022
May 1st, 2022 — May 31st, 2022
October 1st, 2022 — October 31st, 2022
February 1st, 2023 — February 28th, 2023
September 1st, 2023 — September 30th, 2023
January 1st, 2024 — January 31st, 2024
July 1st, 2024 — July 31st, 2024

Strategy

Scrap Grind

This strategy is for collecting Scraps that are currently not available in any Regular Delves. Since players cannot retry Limited Run Delves after clearing, careful HP management is essential. This strategy is most efficient when repeated with 1 HP (which is regenerated every 5 minute interval), about 30 HP is acceptable but no higher.

• Tagalong: None
• Equipment: Default (SDN-1 + Researcher Uniform)
  • Add-On: None
• Ammo: Arthrophobia, Heat-seeking, Plucky, Scaleshredder, Uproot

Note: Consuming Berry/Fruit is not recommended. They can be sold instead to recoup credits used to purchase ammo.

Similar to Drakilin Hideaway, Cassidice Nest is easy to grind for scraps with just 1 HP. Two out of three terrains are advantageous and can be used to defeat enemies without taking a hit: Tall Undergrowth and Forest Clearing.

• Tall Undergrowth guarantees protection for two turns (including the turn after using Search) and can be used to defeat most of enemies with ammo + normal attack. Be sure to pay attention to creatures with higher defense, Cloaked Shrubstalker and Barkback. If their remaining HP is about 18 or more, using another ammo is suggested to guarantee victory.
• Forest Clearing is bit of a gamble. Drakilin and Cassidice can be defeated with Distract (5 damage) + ammo, though occasionally Cassidice can survive. Cloaked Shrubstalker and Barkback cannot be defeated with Distract + ammo due to having higher defense. If the tree falls, any enemy can be taken out with normal attacks.
• Dense Forest is a unfavorable terrain, and will likely end the run prematurely. Use a normal attack and hope the dodge happens (if it does, use ammo).

When reaching the boss room, do not search (unless if the terrain is Dense Forest). Use normal attack and aim to die here.

Terrain

Terrain	Effects	Description
Dense Forest	Shielded (infinite turns)	Lush forested area with lots of large trees.
Forest Clearing	5 Damage + Distract (1 turn) 30 Damage + Stuck (2 turns) Nothing	Relatively flat, easy to traverse land surrounded by trees.
Tall Undergrowth	Protected (2 turns)	A patch of forest with numerous waist-high plants.

Tagalong Actions

Action	Effect	Context
Attack	Use Basic Attack Tagalong Injured	Combat Combat (Start)
Distracted by Something	Find Item Nothing	Examining
Find Berries(?)	Heal (5-15 HP)	Combat
Find Something	Find Item	Combat
Intercept Ambush	5 Damage	Combat (Start)
Looking for Something	Nothing	Combat
Rummage Around Area	Search Reset Find Item	Combat Examining
Stand Guard	Will Intercept Ambush	Examining
Survey Area	Nothing	Examining

Examine Points

Name	Possible Results	Description
Bountiful Berry Bush	Item: Plump Variegated Berries Trap: Cloaked Shrubstalker	This stout bush is full of plump berries, but is also rustling a bit.
Mossy Log	Trap: Barkback (Emerald F)	A massive log from a tree that fell ages ago. It would make a nice home for a creature.
Pink Fruit	Item: Pink Fruit Heal: 30 HP Trap: Demon Weed (Pink)	An impressively large, sweet-smelling fruit that's dangling from a vine.

Possible Enemies

Species	Image	HP	Spawn Conditions	Additional Notes	Attacks	Weaknesses	Resistances
Barkback		50	Trap: Mossy Log	Higher Defense	Tackle Horn ram	Fire Ice	Solar Water
Cassidice		45	Randomly	--	Kick Beak slash	Fire Ice	Earth Shadow
Cloaked Shrubstalker		50	Trap: Bountiful Berry Bush	Higher Defense	Tackle Feelers	Air Ice Shadow	Earth Electric Solar
Demon Weed		60	Trap: Pink Fruit	--	Swat Squeeze	Electric Fire Ice	Air Solar Water
Drakilin		45	Randomly	--	Antler ram Bite	Electric Water	Fire Ice

Boss

Species	Image	HP	Spawn Conditions	Additional Notes	Attacks	Weaknesses	Resistances
Cassidice		110	Boss	Room 4	Kick Beak slash	Fire Ice	Earth Shadow

Available Items

For information on Scraps available in this Delve, refer to the Scrap table in Item List and search for relevant creatures.

Image	Item	Type	Spawn Conditions	Value (Demand)
	Big Leaf	Flora	Examine: Mossy Log Tagalong	1 (2)
	Massive Leaf	Flora	Tagalong	3 (5)
	Mossy Rock	Flora	Tagalong	2 (3)
	Pink Fruit	Flora	Examine: Pink Fruit Tagalong	3 (5)
	Plump Variegated Berries	Flora	Examine: Bountiful Berry Bush	2 (3)

Trivia

• It was previously possible to find a Red female Barkback as a random encounter in Cassidice Nest. The only Barkback encounter in the Delve is now a trap via inspecting the Mossy Log examine point, likely made in order to match another Limited Run Delve in the Forested Laboratory with this exact same encounter, Drakilin Hideaway.