Mimic
Mimics - anomalous organisms appearing as clusters of black tendrils capable of rapid movement across any solid surface, including walls and ceilings. They resemble clouds of black smoke, creating a deceptive impression of immateriality, but the strikes of their sharp tendrils pose a significant threat. Mimics are able to inhabit everyday objects of comparable size, making early detection before an attack extremely difficult. In their early developmental stages, their size is roughly comparable to that of a human. Certain mature specimens are capable of growing to such dimensions that they lose the ability to conceal themselves, as no surrounding objects are large enough to contain their bodies.
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Description
Mimics are an anomalous enemy in raids that hide in everyday objects and attack the player with swift movements and long sharp tendrils. Mimics can hide in any object and it is extremely difficult to know they are present before they attack you. Mimics can hide in buildings, cars, warehouses, or anything. They're most commonly found on distorted versions of maps, but do spawn on normal maps at a lower rate. They attack by what can be best described as dancing around the player, avoiding their sight, and striking with their tendrils that will glow orange and red when they attack. They can easily swarm the player, but are very fragile with only 1-2 melee strikes kill a mimic.
Appearance
Mimics appearance share many characteristics from spiders, as they have a central body and tendrils they use for movement. Mimics have a body of all black with their main body and tendrils, but when they are attacking the player, the tendrils glow red and orange, seemingly as they become hardened into blades to attack. Mimics are very difficult to spot while they are in hiding as they take the appearance of household objects. This leads to a player looting a house as normal, until mimics appear out of nowhere and attack you, so stay vigilant. They are most commonly found in distorted versions of maps while less common but still present in other maps.
Tips & Tricks
Best way to deal with mimics is to rely on your melee, recommended the spear for its longer range. Mimics are very fragile of an enemy, so 1-2 hits will take one down. Due to their reliance on swarming, staying out of sight, and staying near the player, melee is your best bet.
Another good option is to run away from the mimic, then shoot them as they approach you. It does not take a lot to kill them, so even bursts from an 9x18 weapon can take them down.
+ Grenades are not recommended due to their proximity to you. if you do use a grenade to take them down, then your likely to also take heavy damage and potentially kill you.
