Emma Wilson
Sozo is an NPC in Cult of the Lamb. He is a mushroom addict and leader of a small mushroom cult, consisting of Mushroom Followers, known as Mushroomos. Sozo will ask players to find Mushroomos, which he will then eat. Players are advised to refuse Sozo's request after the first or second Mushroomo, causing him to dissent and be imprisoned. The number of Mushroomos Sozo needs depends on the player's choices, but it is possible to complete his questline after two Mushroomos.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of Mushroomos Sozo needs | 2 |
| What happens after eating Mushroomos | Sozo will ask for another Mushroomo, claiming the previous one "had to leave" |
| What happens if you refuse Sozo's request | He will dissent and need to be imprisoned and re-educated |
| What happens after re-education | Sozo will turn into an elderly follower named Dr. Sozonius and awards you with a Mushroomo form |
| Sozo's appearance | Gray ant with red patterns under his eyes and on his forehead, two pairs of long arms, one pair of long legs, and a large backpack |
| Sozo's expertise | Mushroom research |
| Sozo's role | Leader of a small mushroom cult in Spore Grotto |
| Sozo's dream | Being happier than ever before with too many mushrooms |
| Sozo's addiction | Menticide Mushrooms |
| Sozo's story | Completing his quest line and curing his addiction |
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What You'll Learn
Sozo's mushroom addiction
Sozo is a specialist in mushroom research and a leader of a small mushroom cult, residing in Spore Grotto. He is addicted to a specific type of fungi called Menticide Mushrooms. His addiction is so severe that he even neglects and terrorizes his Mushroomo followers.
Sozo's story begins when he overdoses on Menticide Mushrooms in the Spore Grotto. After his death, his corpse remains in the same location, decomposing over time. However, the Sins of the Flesh update allows players to bring Sozo back to life and recruit him as a follower.
To recruit Sozo, players must first harvest mushrooms from his farm plot, from which a chibi Sozo emerges and recounts a dream where he was incredibly happy due to an abundance of mushrooms. This dream is the source of his mushroom addiction. After joining the player's cult, Sozo requests the player to rescue his precious Mushroomo followers from Anura, who are always on the verge of being sacrificed by heretics. The player must accept this quest, locate and rescue a Mushroomo, and indoctrinate it into their cult. Unfortunately, Sozo eventually catches and consumes the Mushroomo. This pattern repeats, with Sozo asking for another Mushroomo under the pretext that the previous one had to "leave".
The key to curing Sozo's addiction is to deny his request for a second Mushroomo. This refusal causes Sozo to dissent, and players must imprison and re-educate him. After his dissent and addiction are cured, Sozo reveals his real name, Dr. Sozonius, and recalls his past as a mushroom researcher. Dr. Sozonius becomes an elderly follower, constantly wandering around like other elderly followers.
In summary, Sozo's mushroom addiction is a central aspect of his character and storyline in the game. Players must navigate his obsession with mushrooms, his neglect of his followers, and ultimately, find a balance by curing his addiction and integrating him as a follower in their cult.
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How to prevent Sozo from eating Mushroomo
Sozo is a specialist in mushroom research and a leader of a small mushroom cult, residing in Spore Grotto. He is addicted to Menticide Mushrooms and will ask you to seek unique Mushroomo followers in Anura. If you accept the Mushroomo into your cult, he will chase after it and consume it alive. Here are some ways to prevent Sozo from eating Mushroomo:
Revive Sozo and Imprison Him:
After Sozo overdoses on Menticide Mushrooms, you can revive him by planting a mushroom on his farm plot. Once he is revived, immediately imprison him to prevent him from eating Mushroomo. Keep him imprisoned for around 5-6 days. During this time, Sozo may ask for another Mushroomo, but by imprisoning him, you can prevent him from consuming any more Mushroomos.
Refuse Sozo's Request:
After imprisoning Sozo, release him at night and sleep in the Leader Tent. Sozo will claim that the first Mushroomo "had to leave" and request another one. At this point, you must refuse his request. Sozo will dissent, and you will need to imprison him again and re-educate him.
Cure Sozo's Addiction:
You can cure Sozo of his Menticide Mushroom addiction. After refusing Sozo's second request and imprisoning him, he will dissent. During his imprisonment, he can be cured of his addiction. Once cured, he will inform you that his real name is Dr. Sozonius, and he will become an elderly follower.
Mating Tent:
Another way to prevent Sozo from eating Mushroomo is to stick them in the mating tent together. This will prevent Sozo from consuming Mushroomo, and they will live until old age. However, this method may result in the creation of Mushroomo babies.
By following these steps, you can prevent Sozo from eating Mushroomo and complete Sozo's quest line, ultimately recruiting him as a follower and unlocking Dr. Sozonius.
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Sozo's dream about mushrooms
Sozo, the leader of a small mushroom cult, had a dream about mushrooms. In this dream, he had too many mushrooms and felt happier than he had ever been. He exclaimed, "Sozo must have more... it's been so long... Sozo misses the taste... the feeling! Sozo will live here and be happy if you just bring more MUSHROOMS!".
This dream had a profound impact on Sozo, who became obsessed with mushrooms and his Mushroomo followers. He began demanding that his cult members bring him unique Mushroomo followers from Anura, whom he would consume. However, if a cult member rejected his quest for a Mushroomo, Sozo would dissent and had to be imprisoned and re-educated.
The dream also seemed to be a result of Sozo's addiction to Menticide Mushrooms, which led to his overdose and death. After his resurrection, Sozo continued to crave mushrooms and asked his followers to bring him more. He would eat any Mushroomo followers they brought him and would not stop until he was cured of his addiction.
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Sozo's story and questline
Sozo is a unique NPC in Cult of the Lamb, a mushroom-addicted, immortal specialist in mushroom research with a small mushroom cult of his own. After completing his questline, he can be recruited as a follower and even cured of his Menticide Mushroom addiction.
To start Sozo's questline, players must first travel to the Spore Grotto, where they will find Sozo's corpse, which has a strange mushroom growing out of it. The player must pick the mushroom and return to their cult. The player can then resurrect Sozo by planting the Seed of Sozo in a farm plot and watering it daily.
Once resurrected, Sozo will ask for five Menticide Mushrooms. After providing the mushrooms, he will join the player's cult. Sozo will then ask the player to rescue his old followers, the Mushroomos, from Anura. The player must locate and rescue a Mushroomo, who will act as a normal follower, generating Sin, Devotion, and Loyalty. However, Sozo will eventually eat the Mushroomo follower.
The player must then deny any further requests from Sozo for more Mushroomos. This will cause Sozo to dissent, and he will need to be imprisoned and re-educated. After re-education, Sozo will turn into an elderly follower named Dr. Sozonius and award the player with a Mushroomo form. Dr. Sozonius will constantly wander around like other elderly followers, but he can be returned to his youthful state by feeding him an egg meal.
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Curing Sozo's mushroom addiction
Sozo is a specialist in mushroom research and a leader of a small mushroom cult, residing in Spore Grotto. He is addicted to a type of fungi called Menticide Mushrooms. After his overdose, Sozo can be recruited as a follower and cured of his mushroom addiction. Here is a step-by-step guide to curing Sozo's mushroom addiction:
Firstly, revive Sozo by planting a mushroom on his farm plot. A brand-new, chibi Sozo should emerge from the soil. He will tell you about a dream he had where he was happier than ever before because he had too many mushrooms. After running around for a while, he will ask you to rescue one of his Mushroomo followers from Anura.
Secondly, accept his quest and go to Anura to locate and rescue his missing Mushroomo. Once you have found the Mushroomo, indoctrinate it into your cult. Unfortunately, Sozo will catch and eat the Mushroomo whole. He will then ask you to rescue another Mushroomo, under the pretense that the last one had to "leave".
Thirdly, accept the quest and rescue a second Mushroomo from Anura. This time, however, you must refuse Sozo's request to rescue another Mushroomo. Sozo will dissent and cannot be quelled through normal means. You will need to imprison and re-educate him.
Finally, after his dissent has been cured, release Sozo from prison. He will inform you that his real name is Dr. Sozonius and that the last thing he remembers was going to the Spore Grotto to study the Mushroomo creatures. Dr. Sozonius will be an elderly follower, constantly wandering around like other elderly followers.
It is important to note that you only need to rescue Mushroomo once. After the first Mushroomo is eaten by Sozo, you can decline his quest and proceed with the steps to cure his addiction.
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Frequently asked questions
Sozo needs to eat two Mushroomos to become a follower. After he eats the first Mushroomo, he will ask for another one, claiming that the first one had to leave.
After the second Mushroomo has been eaten, Sozo will ask for another one. This time, the player must refuse his quest. Sozo will dissent and must be imprisoned and re-educated.
After Sozo is re-educated, he will inform the player that his real name is Dr. Sozonius. He will become an elderly follower and award the player with a Mushroomo form.
