The Legend of the Ill-Borne Goblin Burrow: Unearthing the v211124 Peperoncino Top

2. Ill Borne

Archaic term for “born sick” or “born wrong.” In the game’s lore, the Ill Borne are goblins who were never truly born — they were vomited out by a corrupted geode. These creatures do not reproduce; they leak from the walls of the burrow. They suffer from perpetual nausea, which they weaponize as a poison cloud (the “Green Retch” debuff).

Guide: Goblin Burrow – Ill-Borne (v211124) – Obtaining the Peperoncino Top

4. The Spicy Matron – Boss Fight

• Appearance: Large goblin wielding a flaming Peperoncino Mace.
• Drops the Peperoncino Top only if:
  • You do not use cold damage (freezing destroys the item).
  • You hit her with a fire-based attack in the last 10% of her HP (“scorched drop” flag).
  • Drop rate: 33% (v211124). Save before the fight.
• Strategy:
  • Kill the two Spice-Slingers first (they heal the Matron with chili paste).
  • Kite the Matron over the steaming vents in the east corner – they stagger her for 3 seconds.
  • Deliver final blow with Firebolt, Flaming Arrow, or Torch Bash.