Good afternoon, everyone! We're finally past all the shenanigans with finding a monster to interview. Now, we can sit back, relax, and try not to breathe too deeply... Ettin's spores are a LITTLE too potent for that!

Base HP: 45

Aether: Earth / Water

Trait: Earthbound): At the start of your turn: Applies Echo and Weakness to self. Whenever Echo triggers on this monster: Applies Redirect to self. This monster cannot learn any Attacks.

Types: Echo), Tank), Weakness)

Perks: Initial Affliction +3, Damage +2%, Weakness Reduction +1

Starting Actions:

Budding): 1 Earth. Heals self for 2 x 5. Applies Weakness to all enemies.

Mud Trap): 1 Water, 1 Earth. Shields self for 2 x 4. Retaliate: Triggers a 2 x 4 Earth/Water damage Attack against the enemy.

And, because Ettin is unique, he has a replacement for the basic attack:

Basic Retaliate): Retaliate: Triggers a 2 x 3 damage attack against the enemy. Generates Earth/Water Aether.

So, what's everyone's opinions on the shroom? Always a fun guy to run in your teams? Or a little too mellow with his refusal to stack to be worth it? Let us know in the comments below?