Oily Crag

Navigate Oily Crags in Deep Rock Galactic. Learn to avoid, traverse, and use this sticky hazard to your advantage against alien threats.

Oily Crag: Navigating the Slippery Hazard

The Oily Crag is a hazardous environmental feature encountered in Deep Rock Galactic, posing a significant threat to dwarves who aren't careful. This sticky, viscous substance can impede movement, attract unwanted attention, and even damage players. Understanding its properties and how to mitigate its effects is crucial for survival and mission success.

Oily Crags are patches of thick, dark, and highly viscous liquid that can appear on cave floors, walls, and even ceilings. They are easily identifiable by their glistening appearance and the slow, bubbling motion of the substance. While not directly aggressive, the Oily Crag's primary danger lies in its ability to severely hinder your movement and make you an easy target for the planet's hostile fauna.

Properties of the Oily Crag

The most significant effect of the Oily Crag is its impact on player movement. When a dwarf steps into an Oily Crag, their movement speed is drastically reduced. They become slow and sluggish, making it difficult to dodge attacks, escape danger, or even reposition effectively. This can be particularly perilous when facing swarms of enemies or navigating treacherous terrain.

Furthermore, the Oily Crag can attract certain types of enemies. Some creatures are drawn to the substance, and you may find yourself facing additional threats when traversing these areas. The substance itself can also be flammable, meaning that if you or an enemy ite it, it can create a dangerous area of effect fire hazard.

Strategies for Dealing with Oily Crags

• Avoidance: The best strategy is often to avoid Oily Crags altogether. If possible, find alternative routes that bypass these sticky patches.
• Class Abilities: Certain class abilities can help mitigate the effects of Oily Crags. The Driller's drills can be used to create pathways through or around them. The Scout's grappling hook can allow them to traverse over small patches.
• Teamwork: If a teammate is stuck in an Oily Crag, try to provide covering fire or assist them in moving out of it.
• Flammability: Be extremely cautious if you or your team are using fire-based weapons or explosives near Oily Crags. A stray shot can ite the entire patch, creating a deadly inferno. Conversely, you can sometimes use this to your advantage by luring enemies into an Oily Crag and then iting it.
• Environmental Awareness: Always be mindful of where Oily Crags are located. They can be hidden in dark corners or appear unexpectedly.

When Oily Crags Become a Machine Event

In some Machine Events, such as the Oily Crag itself, the Oily Crag is the central mechanic. When activated, these events will often involve a large area covered in Oily Crag, and players must complete an objective while navigating this treacherous terrain. This usually involves defending a point or activating machinery, all while being severely hampered by the sticky substance. In these scenarios, careful positioning and coordinated movement are paramount.