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Explosive supply · Introduced in Book 1
Goblin Dynamite
Goblin Dynamite is an unstable explosive Carl receives in goblin loot boxes. It gives him an early way to attack groups from a distance, but the blast can hurt him too.[1]
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Volatility and safe rooms
Goblin Dynamite is extremely sensitive. A safe room prevents it from detonating, but does not stop it from becoming less stable. Carl still has to consider what will happen when he takes it outside.[2]
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History
Book 1
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Carl first receives five sticks. He uses dynamite against a Scatterer nest, killing more than fifteen enemies but injuring himself with the blast and flying splinters. Another Silver Goblin Box gives him five replacement sticks and related materials.[3]
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Book 1
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Rory and later loot add to Carl’s supply. His interface warns that the explosives are becoming less stable. He also leaves a hidden trap for suspected pursuers, though he never sees anyone trigger it.[4]
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Book 1
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Inside a safe room, the explosives are labeled Inert even while their stability continues to decline. The room is preventing a detonation, not repairing the dynamite.[5]
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Sources
References are to Matt Dinniman’s novels. Book links open our recap guides.
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Chapter 5.
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Chapters 10–11, 20, 40.
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Chapters 5, 10–12.
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Chapters 16, 19–20.
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Chapter 40.