Fungus

Fungi, singular fungus, are an enemy group found in Sumeru and certain parts of Liyue. They are an evolved species of mushrooms with increased abilities to reproduce and protect the flora,^[1] though most people consider them to be monsters. Attempts to domesticate fungi are ongoing with some success.^[2]

They are considered Tri-Lakshana Creatures, and thus Pyro and Electro will have different effects on them. When inflicted with Pyro, they enter a Scorched state, attacking significantly slower but dealing more damage. On the other hand, Electro causes them to enter an Activated state, attacking significantly faster. Their drops are also affected.

Unlike other Tri-Lakshana Creatures (barring the Jadeplume Terrorshroom), once they enter a Scorched or Activated state, they will stay that way until killed. Additionally, they will not release a Truesense Pulse upon becoming Activated.

Types

Common Enemies

Normal Bosses

Jadeplume Terrorshroom

Drops

Fungi will only drop spores, pollen, and dust when defeated in their normal state. If defeated in an Activated or Scorched state, nucleus drops are added to the table, while the original three drops have a significantly reduced drop rate. Additionally, the Character EXP drops of Activated and Scorched fungi are tripled.

Normal

Mora

Character EXP

Fungal SporesLv. 1+

Luminescent PollenLv. 40+

Crystalline Cyst DustLv. 60+

Activated/Scorched

Inactivated Fungal NucleusLv. 1+

Dormant Fungal NucleusLv. 40+

Robust Fungal NucleusLv. 60+

Descriptions

To put it shortly, the Fungus is the congregation of overgrown and over-evolved spores.
Exposing it to Pyro or Electro will Scorch or Activate it, respectively. While in either one of said states, the Fungus will drop special materials.
It is said that the infestation of Fungi is the result of a lab accident. At first, a certain sage had hopes of utilizing spores for medical purposes. If that is true, the person had clearly underestimated the spores' adaptive and reproductive powers.

Adventurer Handbook

Trivia

Fungi can be found in two locations in Liyue:
- A lone group of fungi in Yaodie Valley of Chenyu Vale.
- In the Underground Waterway and The Glowing Narrows of The Chasm: Underground Mines.
Some small fungi found in the wild can be seen caged by other common enemies like Hilichurls, Treasure Hoarders or Eremites. They cannot be freed and can still be defeated while imprisoned.
Some fungi encountered in Homecoming are survivors of Apep's attempt on harnessing forbidden knowledge; prior to the cataclysm, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata took pity on their suffering, where she promised to take them back "home".^[3]
- Unlike regular fungi, which derive from spores, they are actually elemental lifeforms.
Fungi are also encountered in Natlan as part of the Tribal Chronicles chapter Mushroom Realm Mystery, who had arrived there due to Bifrons, a fungus god, relocating there in an attempt to restore power. However, these fungi are quest-exclusive — there are no fungi enemies in Natlan's overworld.

Tutorials

Fungus: A monster with basic intelligence that evolved from spores. When first hit by Electro or Pyro attacks, it will enter either an Activated or a Scorched state based on the elemental attack type used. Defeat this transformed fungus to obtain different types of rewards...

Gallery

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Video Guides

Fungus (72 Total): Quick Farming Locations

Fungus (131 Total): Best Farming Locations

Other Languages

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Fungus	—
Chinese (Simplified)	蕈兽 Xùnshòu	Mushroom Beast
Chinese (Traditional)	蕈獸 Xùnshòu	Mushroom Beast
Japanese	キノコン Kinokon	Mushroom
Korean	버섯몬 Beoseotmon	Mushroom Monster
Spanish	Hongo	Mushroom
French	Fongus	Fungus
Russian	Плесенник Plesennik	Molder
Thai	Fungus	—
Vietnamese	Nấm ‍Quỷ鬼‍	Demon Fungus
German	Pilzbestie	Mushroom Beast
Indonesian	Fungus	—
Portuguese	Cogumelo	Mushroom
Turkish	Mantar	Mushroom
Italian	Miconoide	Myconoid