| “ | The Shredder controls a large area with an Implode attack that grapples all enemy targets within range and pulls them in to melee or to combo attacks with other Ridden.
— Shredder description |
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The Shredder is a Reeker family variant that will be released alongside Tunnels of Terror and closest resembles a Retch with a more spiky appearance.
Official description:[]
Lurking within Ridden Hives are A Warped Reeker Mutation that primarily dwells within Ridden Hives, the Shredder uses vine-like appendages that will lash out in all directions. The Shredder's preferred method of attack is to minimize the space between itself and Cleaners - bringing them in close to land a brutal attack.
Overview:[]
All Reeker variants can be effective at close range and confined spaces, each with access to a melee attack and a death explosion. The Shredder, however, does not have any death explosion despite it's part of the Reeker Family.
Abilities:[]
Frenzy
—Heavy-hitting melee swipes that speed up with successive hits.
The Shredder strikes the Cleaner with its fist.
It can be instantly stack to level five, after grabbing any nearby Cleaners.
Implode
—Sends out grasping tentacles to pull nearby targets into melee range.
The Shredder vomits stomach acid, upon grappling any Cleaners.
Charge
—Charge forward at high speed, damaging and stumbling into everything in the way.
Can instantly stack Frenzy to level five, after charging on any Cleaners.
Enhancements[]
The Director can apply the following enhancements to the Shredder to amplify it's effectiveness.
While Ferocious and Monstrous cannot be active at the same time, the Director can apply Armored, Impact and Viscous effects to this Mutation simultaneously.
Ferocious Mutations have 25% increased Health and deal 50% increased damage.
Mutations have 50% increased Health and deal 100% increased damage.
All Reeker variants gain armor covering their weakspots
Cleaners hit by Shredder Implosions will take damage.
Cleaners hit by Shredder Implosions are slowed by 30%.
Upgrades (Swarm Mode only):[]
For the Reeker/Retch/Exploder/Shredder upgrades see it here
Notes[]
- The Shredder vomits stomach acid like the Retch, upon grappling any nearby Cleaners.
- Unlike the Reeker, Retch, and Exploder, The Shredder does not explode upon death. Instead, it will spew acidic vomit out of the mouth for a short period of time, then die afterward.
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