Gardener
The Gardener is a special monster that only appears in the subdungeon where The Earthmother is unlocked. Several Gardeners spawn among the plants, all at level 9. Due to the combination of
Physical resist and
Retaliate: Fireball, they are very difficult to fight, although effects such as
Avatar's Codex,
Really Big Sword,
Cleansing, or the
Half-Dragon trait Trait: Dragon Breath Dragon Breath are just a few of the possible ways to work around their defenses.
However, there is no purpose in fighting them except as a self-imposed challenge, as they give No Experience and do not drop any rewards when killed. The player can simply walk around them, cutting a path through the plants, to reach the altar of
The Earthmother.
Once The Earthmother has been unlocked, Gardeners no longer appear anywhere in the game.