Chieftain Scavenger

The Chieftain Scavenger is a unique scavenger variant exclusive to the Artificer campaign in the Downpour DLC. It can be in Metropolis, in the 12th Council Pillar, the House of Braids subregion.

Appearance
The Chieftain Scavenger has the standard appearance of a but is sporting a unique mask, containing 2 large antler-like protrusions on either side. These "antlers" have the ends of their branches painted red, with attached small pink and white pearl-like beads hanging from string. The edges of the eye-sockets have a ring of red paint, and there is a symbol painted on the forehead of the mask. It has 2 scales attached to either side of its body totaling at 4, and large reddish orange eyes visible through the masks eye sockets. The Chieftain Scavenger also has a prominent Mark of Communications, given by an Iterator.

Combat
Fighting the king scavenger is a lengthy ordeal, as its red centipede shells act as armor, requiring 4 hits to knock all of them off. The player is able to get 1 hit off when activating Chieftain Scavengers aggression. When all the Chieftain Scavenger's armor has been dislodged, it only takes a few well placed spears to kill it and dislodge its mask. an undetermined amount of and  spawn on the left side of the map, acting as extra threats and a way to block off the exit when a fight is initiated. Due to this, it is better to keep the fight on the right side of the room, as the new Scavengers on the left will not go to your location, instead sticking to guarding the exit. Using 's Explosive Jump ability, avoiding spears thrown by the Chieftain Scavenger is substantially easier, and is a suitable quick escape after striking the Chieftain Scavenger with a spear. When paired with 's Parry ability, the fight becomes substantially easier, being able to periodically stun and injure it with ease. One common strategy employed by players to 'cheese' the fight, is to move all of the and  to one side of the map, or out of the room completely so the Chieftain Scavenger has no access to them.

Evasion
If you do not wish to fight the Chieftain Scavenger, simply do not attack or interact with it. The Chieftain Scavenger only gains aggression when disturbed with an attack or gift.

Abilities & Behavior
The Chieftain Scavenger remains neutral until provoked or disturbed, sat atop a large platform. When in this neutral state, the Chieftain Scavenger follows the player with its gaze, occasionally frantically pointing to the left. It is unable to be given any items in this state, and when an attempt is made, it becomes hostile.

Leaping
The Chieftain Scavenger has the ability to launch itself through the air with a short start up, much like the. It utilizes this for quick traversal in its room, a way to avoid incoming attacks, as well as throwing spears mid-air at threats.

Trivia

 * This is one of the three Downpour creatures that lack an unlock.
 * Picking up the Chieftain Scavengers mask will lead to one of 's 2 endings.