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75 {{Kroner}} Kroner
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|usage=Acts as a light source, illuminating the area infront of the player in controlled flashes
|usage=Acts as a light source, illuminating the area infront of the player in controlled flashes
|release_date=July 7th, 2024
|shop_description=Used by diving crews. I don't really see the practical use for this? You'll probably find a good way to use it.
|shop_description=Used by diving crews. I don't really see the practical use for this? You'll probably find a good way to use it.




Keep using it on the shark, you'll make it go away eventually.
Quick tip from yours truely: If you're ever in the gaze of the shark, use this on him. It'll cause him to leave. :)
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== Description & Usage ==
== Description & Usage ==
When activated, flash beacons emit a bright light and illuminate the area ahead for a short time before fading. When a [[batteries|battery]] is inserted, the beacon gains six extra charges.
When activated, the flash beacon emits a bright light that illuminates the area ahead for a short time before quickly fading. After activating, the player must wait 3 seconds to use the flash beacon again. When a [[batteries|battery]] is inserted, the beacon gains 10 extra charges.


=== Obtainment ===
=== Obtainment ===
Flash beacons can be found in [[Looting|item spots]] around the [[Hadal Blacksite]]. They can also be purchased through the [[Shops#Dead Drops|Pre-Round Shop]] for 75 {{Kroner}} Kroner if the player has the "+ENRAGED" [[Achievements|Achievement]], and from [[Shops#Sebastian's Shop|Sebastian's Shop]] for 250 {{Research}} research.
The Flash Beacon can be found in [[Looting|item spots]] inside of the [[Hadal Blacksite]], as well as [[Shops#Sebastian's Shop|Sebastian's Shop]] for 250 {{Research}} research. If the player has the "+ENRAGED" [[Achievements|Achievement]], the flash beacon can be purchased from the [[Shops#Dead Drops|Pre-Round Shop]] for 75 {{Kroner}} Kroner.


=== Notes ===
=== Notes ===
* While other light sources slow you down considerably when held underwater, the flash beacon is the only one that does not. This makes it ideal to use in underwater sections.
* The beacon flash does not enrage [[Squiddles]], making it very useful in dark rooms.
* The beacon's flash does not enrage [[Squiddles]], making it very useful in dark rooms.
* Using the flash beacon on [[Eyefestation]] causes it to enter an enraged state. While enraged, Eyefestation has a much stronger pull and deals more damage. After first being enraged, it remains in this state for the rest of the round.
* Using the flash beacon on [[Eyefestation]] causes it to enter an enraged state. While enraged, Eyefestation will spawn in every room it possibly can while having a much stronger pull and dealing more damage. If the flash beacon is used again, it will cause Eyefestation to enter an outraged state, which is similar to its enraged state, but its pull and damage will be considerably increased. After first being enraged/outraged, it permanently remains in this state for the rest of the run.
* The beacon can be used to aggravate [[Sebastian Solace]] twice. On the first use he will grab the player, removing half their health. On the second use he will shoot the player and any other players who flash him afterwards, killing them instantly.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Latest revision as of 01:30, 25 August 2024


The Flash Beacon is a light source type in Pressure.

Description & Usage

When activated, the flash beacon emits a bright light that illuminates the area ahead for a short time before quickly fading. After activating, the player must wait 3 seconds to use the flash beacon again. When a battery is inserted, the beacon gains 10 extra charges.

Obtainment

The Flash Beacon can be found in item spots inside of the Hadal Blacksite, as well as Sebastian's Shop for 250 Research research. If the player has the "+ENRAGED" Achievement, the flash beacon can be purchased from the Pre-Round Shop for 75 Kroner Kroner.

Notes

  • While other light sources slow you down considerably when held underwater, the flash beacon is the only one that does not. This makes it ideal to use in underwater sections.
  • The beacon's flash does not enrage Squiddles, making it very useful in dark rooms.
  • Using the flash beacon on Eyefestation causes it to enter an enraged state. While enraged, Eyefestation will spawn in every room it possibly can while having a much stronger pull and dealing more damage. If the flash beacon is used again, it will cause Eyefestation to enter an outraged state, which is similar to its enraged state, but its pull and damage will be considerably increased. After first being enraged/outraged, it permanently remains in this state for the rest of the run.
  • The beacon can be used to aggravate Sebastian Solace twice. On the first use he will grab the player, removing half their health. On the second use he will shoot the player and any other players who flash him afterwards, killing them instantly.

Gallery


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