Infected Caveling

Infected Caveling is a hostile creature that primarily appears on Mold Block ground placed in any biome. Unlike biome-locked enemies, its spawning is tied to the presence of this ground tile, so it can be encountered wherever Mold Block has been placed. This makes it especially relevant in areas that have been altered by the player or in places where Mold Block spreads naturally.

In combat, the Infected Caveling is not especially fast, but that does not make it harmless. A player who moves slowly or allows it to close the distance can be hit easily. Because of this, ranged weapons are an effective way to deal with it safely, letting the player keep pressure on the target while avoiding its attacks. Maintaining distance is the main advantage in this fight, since the creature’s low speed makes it easier to manage once it is kept at range.

• It spawns primarily on Mold Block ground in any biome.
• It is slow, but can still land hits reliably on an unprepared player.
• Ranged weapons are especially effective against it.