# Corrosive Ant Queen

<div id="bkmrk-aka-rotten-vermin-ge">aka Rotten Vermin

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##### General

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*A queen of the species of giant corrosive ants native to Jugo.*  
*Only one exists in Drangleic; its presence in The Gutter seems to suggest that it began its life  
in the laboratory of Lord Aldia's mansion and eventually outlived its usefulness.*

<table><tr><td>Bonfire Intensity</td><td>HP</td><td>Souls</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>3,000</td><td>300</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>?</td><td>600</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>10,600</td><td>1,200</td></tr></table>

- The white mist this monster expels cures poison, but slowly degrades the durability of armor.
- This enemy will not attack.
- Spawns once per playthrough.

##### Location

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**The Gutter**  
Near the Central Gutter bonfire and the fog gate.

##### Drops

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- Poison Moss

##### Weakness

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<table><tr><td>Weakness</td><td>Effectiveness</td></tr><tr><td>Strike</td><td>100%</td></tr><tr><td>Thrust</td><td>150%</td></tr><tr><td>Slash</td><td>135%</td></tr><tr><td>Projectile</td><td>100%</td></tr></table>

##### Resistance

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<table><tr><td>Resistance</td><td>Reduction</td></tr><tr><td>Fire</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Magic</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Lightning</td><td>15%</td></tr><tr><td>Dark</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Poison</td><td>Susceptible</td></tr><tr><td>Bleed</td><td>Susceptible</td></tr></table>

##### Attacks

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<table><tr><td>Attack</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>Expel Mist</td><td>The Queen expels a curative mist, curing Poison, but slowly degrades the durability of armor. Does no damage.</td></tr></table>

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