The King of the Merms is a Mob exclusive to the DST character Wurt.

The King of the Merms appears after feeding a Merm on the Royal Tapestry. He has 1000 Health and regenerates 2 Health per second. He cannot attack or move but he spawns up to 4 Loyal Merm Guards when King's health drops below 75% that disappear when the attacker is killed or out of range. When killed, they regenerate after 1 day.

Upon spawning he has 50 Hunger, then he can be fed up to 200 max hunger. Hunger drain is 50 per day. When his hunger reaches 0, his health will deplete in 2 days.

As long as the King of the Merms is alive, all Merms receive a stat boost. Wurt players change stats to 250 Health, 250 Hunger and 200 Sanity corresponding of a bonus of +100 Health, +50 Hunger and +50 Sanity. Normal Merms gain +60 Health and +10 damage. Loyal Merm Guards gain +460 Health and +30 damage.

When the King of the Merms is alive, Merms and Loyal Merm Guards are neutral to all creatures and players.

Wurt or a player wearing a Clever Disguise can offer Freshwater Fish, Live Eel or Ocean Fishes to the King of the Merms in exchange for various resources. The table below lists the possible gifts.

*Examination Quotes*

Wilson:

Your Majesty!

Willow:

Are you supposed to be important or something?

Wolfgang:

Wolfgang would like to challenge him to arm wrestle!

Wendy:

He does look very regal, despite the warts.

WX-78:

I WANT HIS CROWN

Wickerbottom:

He seems to be the one in charge here.

Woodie:

He's got a pretty impressive beard.

Maxwell:

A crown can be heavy burden...

Wigfrid:

Lörd öf the fish beasts!

Webber:

He looks pretty important.

Winona:

Are you the boss around here?

Warly:

A real frog prince!

Wortox:

Slimy is the head that wears the crown.

Wormwood:

King Glub Glub

Wurt:

Yay! You look just like Kings from fairy stories!

Walter:

The king of the bog monsters!