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Encyclopedia Diabolica of DUSK
By Shiki-Kui
Unofficial introducing the creatures from FPS game DUSK
Since the translation is immature, I use machine translation a lot, but please forgive me.

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Leatherneck
Believers of the cult.

They have a peasant-style red tartan shirt, overalls, and a potato bag that covers their heads. When they see the player, they slash with the chainsaw in their hands.

Contrary to its physique, it is agile and has high resistance to attacks, so the best strategy is to add a long-range attack with a firearm and not allow it to approach.
Mage
Cult priests.

Dressed in a triangular hood and a robe engraved with the symbol of the cult, when they find a player, they float and approach with words such as "Sacrifice" and "Nonbeliever", and shoot a fireball.

It is easy to avoid the fireball that Mage shoots because the direction of travel is straight, but since it shoots continuously even from a long distance, you need to be careful when you are surrounded by enemies or fight in areas with poor foothold.
Possessed Rat
A mouse possessed by the devil.

Although his physique is small, he approaches the player with agile movements and launches a bite attack.

They become a threat when they appear in groups, and in addition to being difficult to hit with ammunition, they surround the player in a blink of an eye, so they do not quickly defeat them with explosives etc. You need to be careful because your physical strength will be scraped off.
Black Phillip
A black goat that is an incarnation of the devil.

While toying with the player with quick movements, he adds a long-range attack that shoots bloody sputum. Its resistance to attacks is low, but it should be noted that it often appears in groups.
Possessed Scarecrow
Scarecrow possessed by the devil.

He is usually placed on the farm as a scarecrow, but when the player approaches, He starts to move and attacks. She has a shotgun, and along with the shooting she makes a ranged attack that spreads the shotgun.

Since you can see the flying shots, it is easy to avoid them if you keep a distance, but if you are unlucky and eat the shots at zero distance, you will be seriously damaged, so be careful.
The Intoxigator
A giant crocodile nesting in the cult sewer.
The boss enemy that appears in "E1 M3: Old Time Religion"

The intoxicated crocodile monster lurking in the underground brewery warehouse is extremely sluggish, but it attacks the player by spitting acidic saliva like a shotgun. The power of saliva alone is low, but be aware that if you receive saliva bullets at zero distance, you will inevitably suffer great damage.

The durability against this attack is also high, and if you attack from the front, you will be attacked by this monster as it is, so I would like to attack while wrapping around behind with high speed movement that makes use of this light footwork.
Fork Maiden
A scarecrow in the shape of a woman possessed by the devil.

The maidens, who look like dolls made of shavings, throw a pitchfork at a tremendous speed from a medium distance to the player, although their movements are slow.

Pitchfork is almost unavoidable after it is released, so try to avoid it at the timing when they enter the attack motion.
The Duke Brothers
Twin bishops who are cult executives.
The boss enemy that appears in "E1M7: Dead of the Night"

At first glance, he's a Duke Brothers who just made the mage huge, but he has the ability to control the orbit of the fireball he shoots. Even if the fireball is successfully avoided, continuous avoidance action is required because the fireball will continue to be operated as long as one of the two is in sight.

Since the Duke brothers are one and the same, attacking one of them can damage the whole. A system that can aim for friendly fire by misfiring an attack cannot be applied to this creature.
Possessed Soldier
A soldier possessed by the devil.

When they find a player, they shoot a triple burst with a rifle from a medium range, such as gas masks, body armor, and assault rifles.

The assault rifle has a high bullet speed, but if you move quickly, you can avoid it, so attacking while moving will be the key. The durability of soldiers is not so high, but it is necessary to be careful because they use a lot of human wave tactics that overwhelm the quantity.
Scientist
Scientists engaged in cult experiments.

When the player is visually recognized, he approaches with an eerie laugh and makes a blow attack with the syringe in his hand. His endurance is as low as Possessed Soldier.
The Experiments
A creature created in a cult experiment.
The final boss of "EP1: The Foothills"

When the player unlocks the experimental facility, it pops out of the container installed in the facility and attacks. The main attack method is the rapid firing of fireballs that spread at high speed while toying with the player with agile movements.

As a strategy, the experiment has a habit of pausing when firing a fireball, so if you repeatedly hit high-powered weapons at that gap, you will be able to defeat it with little damage.

There are two experiments, and if you defeat the first one and then activate the switch on the container, the second experiment will appear from the back of the container. This is only half the strength of the first one, so you can easily defeat it with the above attack method.
Welder
A robust murderer in the shape of a welder.

As the name implies, Welder, wearing a welder's mask and apron, is a huge body, so his movement is sluggish, but he continuously fires flame bullets from his equipped flamethrower. This flame bullet is compatible with both near and far distances, and the slick shot of the flame bullet fired by a welder in a high place will be a threat to the player.

Also, be aware that Welder will self-destruct when defeated, so if you don't keep a distance after defeating him, you will be damaged.
Grand Wizard
High-ranking priest of the cult. A high-ranking species of mage.

This mage, which is said to have received magic from the aforementioned Duke Brothers, has improved its fireball from a linear type to a tracking type. If more than one Grand Wizard appears, he will have to escape from the endless number of fireballs that will be followed, forcing him to play in a hurry.
Wendigo
Awakened legendary human-eating monster.

He has the ability to make himself transparent, sneaking up on the player without sound and making a scratching attack with the claws of his hands. Due to its high attack and durability, it will be difficult to fight in a narrow space.

The way to remove the invisibility of Wendigo is to do damage. And the way to see the transparent Wendigo in sight is the eerie growl and blood footprints of this monster.
Turret
A turret equipped with a machine gun.

It is installed on the wall of the facility, and when it recognizes the player, it fires three times with a machine gun. Since it is often installed indoors in a small space, it is best to destroy it immediately when you hear the electronic sound that tells you the existence of the turret.
Mama
A battle cyborg born from a cult experiment.
Boss enemies appearing in "E2M5: The Escher Labs"

Mama, equipped with a riveter rocket launcher on his left shoulder, fires a single-shot, powerful and unrivaled rocket. If the riveter's rocket hits directly, it will die in a few shots even when equipped with armor, so when mom enters the shooting motion, it is prioritized to escape.

It's also important to note that fighting with moms takes place in areas with extremely poor footholds. In addition to her instant death if she falls, the rocket she shoots has a blast judgment, so if she is shot on an unstable scaffold, she will be bounced off by the blast and will die as it is. It could also be.

As a strategy, it is desirable for mom to fight around the sealed experimental capsule. This is because the risk of being shot and falling in a large space is reduced, and you can hit and away by sandwiching the capsule.

There is a backward compatibility of mom called "Cowgirl", but since there is no difference in appearance and motion, I will omit it.
Big John
Commander of military personnel guarding military facilities.
Boss enemy appearing in "E2M6: Erebus Reactor"

Unlike his subordinates possessed by the devil, he seems to have barely left his human reason, and he keeps shouting "C'mon, kill me!" To the player while fighting.

His attack methods are two patterns: high-speed shooting with an equipped multifunctional rifle and grenade bullets. He will shoot accurately from medium to long range, so let's steadily add hit and away tactics while running around the vast area of the military facility where Big John is encountered.

As an aside, Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, the developer of DUSK, provides Big John's face texture.
Son of Intoxigator
EP1 Intoxigator child.
Boss enemies appearing in "E2M9: The Dig"

He's smaller than the Intoxigator, but he's more agile, and he's a quick move to play with the player. His strategy is similar to the intoxicator mentioned above.
The Twins
Mass-produced battle cyborg.
Boss enemies appearing in "E2M9: The Dig"

After defeating the Sun of Intoxicator mentioned above, the Twins that will appear next are the existence of two moms who were "E2M5" boss enemies, and the attack method is the same as mom's riveter rocket launcher's continuous fire attack is.

Fighting the Twins head-on means death, so use the columns installed in the battle area effectively as a shield. Also, since friendly fire is applied to the Twins, fighting will be much easier if you escape well and invite misfires to allies, induce friendly fire and then kill the one that survived.
Guardium
A half-human half-beast monster lurking in the deepest part of the ruins.
The final boss of "EP2: The Facilities" as a whole.

When the player reaches the passage in the back of the ruins, he suddenly appears from the darkness and attacks. The attack method is a motor (mortar) attack fired from a multiple rocket launcher equipped on the right hand.
The tricky part is that it's a timed explosive that explodes a few seconds after the motor is fired, which spreads dangerous bombs throughout the area and limits the player's movements.

The battle with Guardium begins in a narrow cave in the ruins. It's up to the player's style to fight while avoiding the Guardian's onslaught in the square-shaped cave, or to retreat to a wider map via the portal and meet the chasing Guardium.

Also, if you activate all the switches installed in the area, an escape portal will appear, so you can safely clear the stage without fighting this annoying creature.
Priestess
Cult priestess.

Dressed in her armor reminiscent of her torture tool, Priestess approaches her player with agile movements that do not feel the weight of her armor, slashing with her burning sword. come.

The motion of her attack itself is fast, and if you get close to it, you will be attacked continuously in a blink of an eye, so when fighting with Priestess, attacking while descending backward is a strategy that can avoid damage Will be.
Hound of Torment
A hellish hound that afflicts humans.

The Hound of Torment, which looks like a fusion of a dog with amputated limbs and a battering ram, makes a powerful and unrivaled rush when it finds a player.

This rush is awkward, and if eaten, the player will be thrown out of the zone in the form of being thrown into the air. Even if you try to get in shape after landing, the hound tends to rush at the next moment, so when you see the hound, slide quickly left and right to avoid the attack and then attack from behind. The method of adding may be a good idea.
Bone Monk
Monks who pledge allegiance to the cult even after they die.

Bourne Monk, who looks like a skeleton with his lower body cut off, throws a fireball at the player while flying freely in the air.

It is difficult to hit the attack due to the small target of Bone Monk itself and the agility of movement, and over time his physical strength will be scraped. The best way to capture it is to aim at it, as they tend to approach the player just before they fire the fireball.
Chomper
A huge predator lurking in the water.
The boss enemy that appears in "E3 M3: City of Shadows".

Appearing in a submerged cave under the map, it shoots bloody sputum like a shotgun at the player while moving freely in the water.

The target of the chomper itself is large and the attack is monotonous, so it is easy to defeat it, but since the battle area is underwater, the player's movement is greatly restricted and at the same time it lags behind the quick movement of the chomper.
If you can afford weapons and ammunition, it is advisable to take a strategy of sniping from a long distance without conducting short-range attacks. Chongpa will stop once when attacking, so that will be an opportunity to attack.

There is also a creature called "Son of Chomper" that is backward compatible with Chomper.
Horror
A strange monster that haunts the basement.

The horror, which appears with a spooky scream, spits out acid saliva while approaching with a quick movement when it finds a player. Since it is constantly moving around, it is difficult to hit firearms and other attacks. Therefore, if the horror approaches, it is a quick way to defeat it by cutting it down with a melee weapon.
One As Many
Many and one.
Boss enemies appearing in "E3 MS: The Rata combs"

Hiding in the deepest part of the underground ossuary, this indescribable entity appears in front of the player, accompanied by a herd of Possessed rats. Boasting a body similar to that of a passenger car, One as Many is agile despite its dull appearance, and rams the player.

The trouble is that if this hit hits, the player will be blown upwards, so if you fight in a narrow place, you will receive a continuous hit that is not even in the eyes of One as Many. Become. Avoiding ramming gives One as Many a momentary gap. In the meantime, he will hit high-powered attacks such as double shotguns and motors (mortars) available at the ossuary.
Bone Ball
A collection of floating skeletons.

A bone ball that floats in the air in a random orbit shoots a floating skull regardless of whether it is an enemy or an ally.
The damage of one skull is not a big deal, but it will be released without time to breathe, so if several bone balls appear, if you do not keep a distance, you will be deprived of your physical strength in a blink of an eye. Let's add.
Littleneck
A cute guy in wonderland.
Hidden boss in "E3 M8: As Above, So Below"

This strange creature, encountered by objects throughout the area at a hidden door in a huge area, looks like a miniature of the leather neck mentioned above, and when it finds a player, it attacks while swinging the chainsaw in hand. Come on.

The attack method and strategy are almost the same as the leather neck, so it will be easy to defeat it if you attack while avoiding the little neck chainsaw.
Watchers of the Gate
Guardians guarding the gate leading to the cult's head quarter.
Boss enemies in "E3 M9: The Dweller in Darkness"

The final bosses of episodes 1 and 2 "Experiment" and 1 "Guardium" appear at the same time, and they will be facing 3 of them who were difficult enemies at the same time, so it is the biggest mountain in the final stage. Will be.

Since the battle is on a vast map with a clear view, the fireballs emitted by the experiment and the motors (mortars) fired by Guardium have easy-to-read orbits and are easy to avoid. Let's just run around the map and move to bring each other to amicable fire.
Jakob
Supreme leader of the cult.
Boss enemies appearing in "E3 M10: DUSK"

Jacob, who has mastered the mystery of darkness, has a physical ability that surpasses that of humans, and at the same time as the start of battle, he shoots a shotgun and a motor (mortar) while toying with the player with quick movements.

Fortunately, the area for fighting Jacob is vast, so if you move around, you'll be able to keep the damage relatively minimal. Also, since it is difficult to hit a straight line attack such as a riveter or a motor that can cause great damage to Jacob moving at high speed, if you aim for an explosion at his feet, you can damage it with a blast. It should be.

If you do a certain amount of damage, Jacob will be killed by a group of mages sent by someone (see the second image)
Nyarlathotep
An ancient evil god worshiped by the cult.
The final boss of "EP3: The Nameless City" as a whole.

If you defeat Jacob mentioned above, you will enter the battle with Nyarlathotep.
This evil god, who is another dimension, nullifies all attacks and tries to crush the player with its huge tentacles. Also, be aware that the battle with Nyarlathotep takes place on a rocky area surrounded by electric shocks, so if it is shaken off by his tentacles, it will fall onto the electric shocks.

Nyarlathotep is invincible, but has the property of weakening when exposed to light. Therefore, when the cracks in the cave above Nyarlathotep are destroyed by shooting, the evil god suffers in agony due to the sunlight leaking from the broken wall, and its body color changes from green to red. This is a sign that Nyarlathotep is weakening and can be attacked and damaged (see second image).

However, after a certain amount of damage, Nyarlathotep will return to invincibility again, so it will be possible to win by shining sunlight while avoiding his tentacles → repeating the attack.
2 Comments
Shiki-Kui  [author] 28 Jan, 2022 @ 3:04pm 
Thank you sir!
I'm honored to hear that from you.
El Oshcuro  [developer] 28 Jan, 2022 @ 2:04pm 
nice guide!