Cassidice Nest

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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 egg. This egg 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

Strategy

Scrap Grind

This strategy is for collecting Scraps that are currently not available in any of 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)
  • 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.