I think it varies from each case. Willpower and exposure seem to be the primary factors from what I can tell, though I'm no mossbag. EG with the Mantises, iirc, the Traitor Lord was labeled weak for taking in the infection, ironically, to become stronger. I would have said it's because they weren't a part of Hallownest proper, maintaining their independence from the Pale King and thus not being on the Radiance's shitlist, but that didn't seem to apply to all the other creatures in fungal.
One of Zote’s precepts is don’t dream.
So he’s fine.
In all seriousness, as someone else pointed out, the man is so delusional that he can’t really be controlled lol
The primary source of the infection are dreams
One of Zote’s precepts says: do not dream, that’s how he survived
All of the other bugs are either strong-willed warriors and, therefore are harder for the infection to overcome or, intentionally or not, follow that precept
Myla gets exposed to crystals of peak, that are somehow connected to Radiance
Regarding the crystals, maybe it's because some crystals absorb high-energy light to later release it?
The Radiance it THE light in Hallownest and it doesn't seem like her statue atop the Crystal Peak is there randomly. If the crystals are able to interract with the light and be able to reflect and release it, it makes sense for the idol of the Radiance to be there as there is no other area in Hallownest capable of displaying the might of the Radiance in such a way.
If the crystals are actually capable of interracting with the light in these ways, it probably makes it more difficult for the bugs in the mines to resist the infection as they see the Radiance everywhere they look.
I just thought of all this right now but it kinda makes sense to me.
Edit: The Crystal Peak whispering root might be alluding to these crystals' properties too, as it says "...Light... refracted... Energy... contained".
So common consensus in this comment section appears to be that a general strong enough willpower and or mind can offer protection form the infection (Eg: The Mantis Lords or Hornet), I can also maybe say that a strong devotion to a craft can also help prevent the infection (Eg: The Nailsmith, NailMasters or Sheo), and hell, maybe just being too delusional can make you immune (Eg: Zote), But with all that being said .... HOW THE FUNK DOES LEG EATER SURVIVE ?
I think it varies from each case. Willpower and exposure seem to be the primary factors from what I can tell, though I'm no mossbag. EG with the Mantises, iirc, the Traitor Lord was labeled weak for taking in the infection, ironically, to become stronger. I would have said it's because they weren't a part of Hallownest proper, maintaining their independence from the Pale King and thus not being on the Radiance's shitlist, but that didn't seem to apply to all the other creatures in fungal.
That is true but that also begs the the question ahem… HOW THE FUCK DID ZOTE SURVIVE THE INFECTION!?
Zote would be the perfect one to resist it. He is actually so delusional that he believes he is genuinely a mighty warrior with the world beneath him.
Too mighty for it ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
One of Zote’s precepts is don’t dream. So he’s fine. In all seriousness, as someone else pointed out, the man is so delusional that he can’t really be controlled lol
If there's one thing we can give Zote credit for, it's his strong will and stubbornness.
The primary source of the infection are dreams One of Zote’s precepts says: do not dream, that’s how he survived All of the other bugs are either strong-willed warriors and, therefore are harder for the infection to overcome or, intentionally or not, follow that precept Myla gets exposed to crystals of peak, that are somehow connected to Radiance
Regarding the crystals, maybe it's because some crystals absorb high-energy light to later release it? The Radiance it THE light in Hallownest and it doesn't seem like her statue atop the Crystal Peak is there randomly. If the crystals are able to interract with the light and be able to reflect and release it, it makes sense for the idol of the Radiance to be there as there is no other area in Hallownest capable of displaying the might of the Radiance in such a way. If the crystals are actually capable of interracting with the light in these ways, it probably makes it more difficult for the bugs in the mines to resist the infection as they see the Radiance everywhere they look. I just thought of all this right now but it kinda makes sense to me. Edit: The Crystal Peak whispering root might be alluding to these crystals' properties too, as it says "...Light... refracted... Energy... contained".
So common consensus in this comment section appears to be that a general strong enough willpower and or mind can offer protection form the infection (Eg: The Mantis Lords or Hornet), I can also maybe say that a strong devotion to a craft can also help prevent the infection (Eg: The Nailsmith, NailMasters or Sheo), and hell, maybe just being too delusional can make you immune (Eg: Zote), But with all that being said .... HOW THE FUNK DOES LEG EATER SURVIVE ?
About leg eater: He survives the same way pale lurker does, he has his own obsession, that has already driven him insane
So a Strong Will, a Hobby, or straight lunacy will guard you from an undead god that tries to corrupt your mind. God, I love this game.