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For the Diablo II enemy type, see Sand Maggot.
"Searching for the maggot brood has been quite an adventure. I first observed the corpse of one near the road to Westmarch, where it raised such a stench that my new assistant vomited twice on my favorite traveling cloak. The stains came out eventually, but I was sorely vexed."
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Maggot Brood in-game

Maggot Broods are Beast enemies in Act V of Diablo III. They are only encountered in Blood Marsh, Paths of the Drowned and the local caves (Perilous Cave most notably). One can easily recognize them by a bunch of glowing white and green worms hanging from the beast's body.

In-game

Maggot Broods often hide in the ground, emerging to attack the player. In addition to their melee attack, they can hurl a volley of 5-10 putrid Maggots attached to their backs. Each Maggot is a separate unit (capable of attacking with its mandibles), and explodes in a short-ranged blast of Poison damage when killed. In a few seconds, the Maggot Brood is ready for another launch as a new portion of Maggots grows quickly at its body. Maggot Brood itself attacks with its massive claws, and is immune to Knockback.

In some caves, Maggots can be found living on their own. They can hide on the ceiling to drop on unwary heroes from above.

Apparently, the Maggots are parasites and not the beast's own progeny: unique brood mother maggots can be found in the caves, and numerous dead Maggot Broods are scattered throughout the marsh, presumably died from being leeched dry. One may also observe maggots feeding on rotting corpses, leading to conclusion that they are scavengers.

Unique Maggots

Unique Maggot Broods

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