💀 Putrid Ghost

The Putrid Ghost is a rare Undead Monster in Stardew Valley. It resembles a greenish, decayed ghost and drifts toward the player while releasing a cloud of toxic gas that inflicts debuffs. Unlike normal Ghosts, Putrid Ghosts are significantly more dangerous due to their high health pool and status effect abilities.

They appear in the Dangerous Mines after activating the Shrine of Challenge, and in the Skull Cavern during Mr. Qi’s special quests such as “Skull Cavern Invasion.”

📊 Stats

• HP: 800
• Damage: 30–35
• Defense: 0
• Speed: Very slow movement
• XP: 20

🌍 Location

• Mines (Dangerous state via Shrine of Challenge)
• Skull Cavern (during Mr. Qi’s special orders)

🎁 Drops

• Slime
• Solar Essence (common)
• Dwarf Scrolls (rare)
• Monster Loot such as Void Essence or rare items

✨ Abilities

• Releases a toxic cloud that reduces player defenses and drains health.
• Moves slowly but floats through walls, making escape difficult.
• High HP compared to normal Ghosts, requiring sustained damage.

💡 Tips & Strategies

• Use ranged or knockback weapons to avoid standing in its toxic cloud.
• Bring food for healing, as damage-over-time can stack dangerously.
• Avoid being cornered in narrow areas—fight them in open space.
• The Slime Charmer Ring does not block its poison effect.