Chainsmoker
Z-283-CHAINSMOKER, codenamed "Chainsmoker" is a monster in Pressure, acting as a common threat found in the Hadal Blacksite and a variant of The Angler.
Appearance
Chainsmoker resembles a heavily malformed green blobfish, with a bulbous green nose, black eye sockets, and green smoke coming from its mouth. Its features are distorted, with its open mouth taking up the majority of its face. Chainsmoker is constantly enveloped in a green smoke, obscuring everything aside from its face. Chainsmoker's face will always be facing the player, regardless of where they view it.
Mechanics
Chainsmoker has a chance to spawn if the player’s current or previous room has a valid hiding spot. When Chainsmoker spawns, nearby electronics will flicker briefly and Chainsmoker will begin advancing. When Chainsmoker is close enough to the player it will start screeching loudly, signaling for players to hide.
Before Chainsmoker reacher the player's current room, it will begin emitting green smoke that induces cleithrophobia, forcing players to hide later than usual. When Chainsmoker rushes through the room, all players in its line of sight will be instantly killed. Players who hide in time or escape Chainsmoker's line of sight before it passes through will be safe.
Notes
- After a player spends a set amount of time in a room, there is a chance for Chainsmoker or any other node monster to spawn. This is called a timer spawn.
- Before a Chainsmoker attack, the navi-path of the next door will flicker briefly. Knowing this makes it easier to tell when Chainsmoker is coming in dark rooms or while passing through a room with Eyefestation.
- Chainsmoker has different audio cues from Angler, making it easier to know if Chainsmoker is attacking.
The Ridge
Chainsmoker will spawn more frequently in the ridge, and will not be accompanied by any visual cues aside from green smoke. Players are forced to rely on sound alone to know when Chainsmoker is coming. Chainsmoker's sound cues happen earlier while attacking in the ridge, giving players more time to react.
Strategy
The best way to avoid Chainsmoker is to hide before it rushes through the room. Making sure to not hide too early is crucial, as Chainsmoker's smoke can force you out of your hiding spot after a very short time.
Chainsmoker uses a raycasting hitbox to create its line of sight, so hiding in places that cover your character completely (including office cubicles, separate hallways, and vents) will work in evading Chainsmoker.
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Trivia
- Chainsmoker is a variant of Angler, sharing the same core mechanic. There are multiple other variant of Angler, including Froger, Pinkie, and Blitz.
- Chainsmoker is said to be a guy. [1]
