Chieftain Scavenger

The Chieftain Scavenger is a unique scavenger variant exclusive to the Artificer campaign in the Downpour DLC. It can be found 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, and large red-orange eyes visible through the mask's eye sockets. The Chieftain Scavenger also has a prominent Mark of Communications, presumably granted to it by an Iterator.

Combat
Fighting the king scavenger is a lengthy ordeal, as its red centipede shells act as armor, requiring 4 Spear hits to knock all of them off. The player is able to get 1 hit off when activating the Chieftain Scavenger's aggression. When all of the Chieftain Scavenger's armor has been dislodged, it only takes a few well-placed spears to kill it and dislodge its mask. and  also enter on the left side of the room, 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 Artificer'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 circumvent the main challenge of the fight, is to move all the and  to one side of the map, or out of the room entirely, so that the Chieftain Scavenger has no access to them.

Evasion
To not fight the Chieftain Scavenger, it can be simply not interacted with. The Chieftain Scavenger only gains aggression when disturbed by 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. When the fight with the Chieftain Scavenger is initiated, it periodically retreats to the other side of the room when hit with a Spear.

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 midair at threats.

Chieftain Scavenger's Citizen ID Drone
Much like, the Chieftain Scavenger has a Citizen ID Drone that follows it around, pointing at danger. The drone is a deep maroon, with orange details on the side protrusions and bottom, and a bright flashing light in the center. The drone does not stray far from its owner, staying in the same screen at all times and floating around it. When the Chieftain Scavenger is killed, the light on the Drone begins to blink.

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.
 * The Symbol on the Chieftain Scavengers mask is different in-game and in Artificer's ending.