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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Abominations}} | |||
Once they were human. Now they are corrupted echoes that bleed deeper and leave scars on the ledger. | [[File:Descendants of Darkness abomination video.mp4|thumb|Abomination.]]Once they were human. Now they are corrupted echoes that bleed deeper and leave scars on the ledger. | ||
== Quick facts == | == Quick facts == | ||
Abominations are corrupted humans with larger blood stores than ordinary humans. | |||
Any living human has the potential to become an Abomination. | |||
The curse may awaken the first time an eligible human is scanned or struck. | |||
If the curse does not awaken, that human cannot become an Abomination for '''30 days'''. | |||
Each Abomination has its own Essence reward. | |||
Every Abomination kill is permanently recorded and also counts as a human kill. | |||
Some Abominations may return after death. If one rises again, the hunt resumes. | |||
A fallen Abomination can be cleansed with a '''Human Revival Potion''' and returned to an ordinary human. | |||
The first player to slay an Abomination each day becomes the '''Dread Champion'''. | |||
== Becoming an Abomination == | == Becoming an Abomination == | ||
The Abomination curse is no longer limited to newly discovered humans. | The Abomination curse is no longer limited to newly discovered humans. | ||
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The curse receives its chance to awaken the first time a human is: | The curse receives its chance to awaken the first time a human is: | ||
Scanned | |||
Struck | |||
If the curse awakens, the human immediately becomes an Abomination. | If the curse awakens, the human immediately becomes an Abomination. | ||
The transformation is rare, and the curse receives | The transformation is rare, and the curse only receives '''one chance''' during that period. | ||
If the human does not transform when first scanned or struck, they cannot become an Abomination for the next '''30 days''', regardless of how many additional times they are scanned or attacked. | If the human does not transform when first scanned or struck, they cannot become an Abomination for the next '''30 days''', regardless of how many additional times they are scanned or attacked. | ||
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== Identifying an Abomination == | == Identifying an Abomination == | ||
Each Abomination carries an individual echo or description. | |||
A [[Scan Others#Blighted Abomination Scan|Blighted Abomination Scan]] may show: | |||
Abomination status | |||
Current blood | |||
Essence reward | |||
Echo or backstory | |||
Abomination scans deliberately omit: | Abomination scans deliberately omit: | ||
Hunter Protection progress | |||
Witch Resurrection progress | |||
Revival scheduling or cooldown details | |||
[[Hunter Protection]] and [[Witch Resurrection]] do '''not''' apply to Abominations. | [[Hunter Protection]] and [[Witch Resurrection]] do '''not''' apply to Abominations. | ||
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== Rewards and tracking == | == Rewards and tracking == | ||
Abominations provide additional rewards and tracking compared with ordinary humans. | |||
Abominations | Abominations have larger blood stores than ordinary humans. | ||
The Essence reward varies by Abomination. | |||
The Essence reward is claimed by the player who delivers the killing blow. | |||
Every Abomination kill is permanently recorded. | |||
An Abomination kill also counts toward the player's human kills. | |||
Qualifying combat against an Abomination can restore Hunter Energy. | |||
== Cleansing an Abomination == | == Cleansing an Abomination == | ||
A fallen Abomination can be cleansed using a '''Human Revival Potion'''. | A fallen Abomination can be cleansed using a '''Human Revival Potion'''. | ||
When a Human Revival Potion is used on a fallen Abomination: | When a Human Revival Potion is used on a fallen Abomination: | ||
The Abomination curse is removed. | |||
The Abomination rises again as an ordinary human. | |||
The restored human is protected from becoming an Abomination again for '''30 days'''. | |||
'''Witch Resurrection cannot revive an Abomination.''' | '''Witch Resurrection cannot revive an Abomination.''' | ||
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== The Dread Champion == | == The Dread Champion == | ||
The '''Dread Champion''' is a temporary power connected to the Abomination hunt. | The '''Dread Champion''' is a temporary power connected to the Abomination hunt. | ||
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=== Dread Champion powers === | === Dread Champion powers === | ||
While holding the Dread Champion title, the player receives the following benefits: | |||
'''Reach''' — Attacks strike at least '''5 metres''' away. | |||
'''Every Direction''' — Attacks reach all around the player instead of only striking targets in front. | |||
'''Vigor''' — Maximum Blood or Energy is increased by '''+2'''. | |||
The Vigor bonus increases the player's maximum Blood or Energy capacity. It does '''not''' refill the player's | The Vigor bonus increases the player's maximum Blood or Energy capacity. It does '''not''' automatically refill the player's resource. | ||
Dread Champion powers remain active until '''midnight SLT''' unless the Champion loses them before then. | Dread Champion powers remain active until '''midnight SLT''' unless the Champion loses them before then. | ||
=== Stealing the Dread Champion == | == = Stealing the Dread Champion == | ||
The Dread Champion title can be stolen through PvP. | The Dread Champion title can be stolen through PvP. | ||
If another player kills the current Dread Champion: | If another player kills the current Dread Champion: | ||
The killer becomes the new Dread Champion. | |||
The Dread Champion powers transfer to the killer. | |||
The original midnight SLT expiration remains unchanged. | |||
The expiration time does '''not''' reset when the title changes hands. | The expiration time does '''not''' reset when the title changes hands. | ||
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Any player's kill can steal the title, including a kill made by an ally. | Any player's kill can steal the title, including a kill made by an ally. | ||
=== Losing the Dread Champion | == = Losing the Dread Champion == | ||
The Dread Champion can be lost in several ways: | |||
The Dread Champion can be lost in several ways: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|<nowiki>'''Killed by another player'''</nowiki> | |||
|- | |- | ||
|The killer steals the Dread Champion title and powers. | |||
| The killer steals the Dread Champion title and powers. | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|<nowiki>'''Dies by any other means'''</nowiki> | |||
|- | |- | ||
|The Dread Champion power is lost for the remainder of the day. | |||
| The Dread Champion power is lost for the remainder of the day. | |} | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|<nowiki>'''Midnight SLT'''</nowiki> | |||
|- | |- | ||
|The Dread Champion power expires and a new Champion may rise the following day. | |||
| The Dread Champion power expires and a new Champion may rise the following day. | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
If the Dread Champion dies from anything other than another player's kill, the dread scatters. | If the Dread Champion dies from anything other than another player's kill, the dread scatters. | ||
No other player can claim the title again that day. A new Dread Champion cannot awaken until after midnight SLT. | No other player can claim the title again that day. A new Dread Champion cannot awaken until after midnight SLT. | ||
=== One Champion per day == | == = One Champion per day == | ||
Only one new Dread Champion initially awakens each day. | Only one new Dread Champion initially awakens each day. | ||
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There can never be more than '''one Dread Champion at a time'''. | There can never be more than '''one Dread Champion at a time'''. | ||
=== Identifying the Dread Champion == | == = Identifying the Dread Champion == | ||
The HUD provides notifications when a player: | |||
Becomes the Dread Champion | |||
Steals the Dread Champion title | |||
Loses the Dread Champion title | |||
Scanning another player can reveal whether that player is currently the Dread Champion and when their Champion status expires. | Scanning another player can reveal whether that player is currently the Dread Champion and when their Champion status expires. | ||
Abomination kill announcements show when a new Dread Champion awakens | Abomination kill announcements show when a new Dread Champion awakens, while player death announcements may show when the title has been stolen. | ||
== Leaderboards and ledger == | == Leaderboards and ledger == | ||
The login-required [https://descendantsofdarkness.com/leaderboards/abomination-kills Abomination Kills page] includes the current Abomination list and Abomination kill leaderboard. | The login-required [https://descendantsofdarkness.com/leaderboards/abomination-kills Abomination Kills page] includes the current Abomination list and Abomination kill leaderboard. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
[[Essence]] | |||
[[Hunter Protection]] | |||
[[Witch Resurrection]] | |||
[[Scan Others]] | |||
[[Elixirs|Human Revival Potion]] | |||
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[[Category:Abominations]] | |||
[[Category:Gameplay]] | |||
Revision as of 20:39, 3 October 2026
Once they were human. Now they are corrupted echoes that bleed deeper and leave scars on the ledger.
Quick facts
Abominations are corrupted humans with larger blood stores than ordinary humans.
Any living human has the potential to become an Abomination.
The curse may awaken the first time an eligible human is scanned or struck.
If the curse does not awaken, that human cannot become an Abomination for 30 days.
Each Abomination has its own Essence reward.
Every Abomination kill is permanently recorded and also counts as a human kill.
Some Abominations may return after death. If one rises again, the hunt resumes.
A fallen Abomination can be cleansed with a Human Revival Potion and returned to an ordinary human.
The first player to slay an Abomination each day becomes the Dread Champion.
Becoming an Abomination
The Abomination curse is no longer limited to newly discovered humans.
Any living human can potentially become an Abomination.
The curse receives its chance to awaken the first time a human is:
Scanned
Struck
If the curse awakens, the human immediately becomes an Abomination.
The transformation is rare, and the curse only receives one chance during that period.
If the human does not transform when first scanned or struck, they cannot become an Abomination for the next 30 days, regardless of how many additional times they are scanned or attacked.
After the 30-day period has passed, the human may once again become eligible for the curse.
Identifying an Abomination
Each Abomination carries an individual echo or description.
A Blighted Abomination Scan may show:
Abomination status
Current blood
Essence reward
Echo or backstory
Abomination scans deliberately omit:
Hunter Protection progress
Witch Resurrection progress
Revival scheduling or cooldown details
Hunter Protection and Witch Resurrection do not apply to Abominations.
Any Abomination-specific return behavior is separate from Witch Resurrection.
Rewards and tracking
Abominations provide additional rewards and tracking compared with ordinary humans.
Abominations have larger blood stores than ordinary humans.
The Essence reward varies by Abomination.
The Essence reward is claimed by the player who delivers the killing blow.
Every Abomination kill is permanently recorded.
An Abomination kill also counts toward the player's human kills.
Qualifying combat against an Abomination can restore Hunter Energy.
Cleansing an Abomination
A fallen Abomination can be cleansed using a Human Revival Potion.
When a Human Revival Potion is used on a fallen Abomination:
The Abomination curse is removed.
The Abomination rises again as an ordinary human.
The restored human is protected from becoming an Abomination again for 30 days.
Witch Resurrection cannot revive an Abomination.
A Human Revival Potion must be used to cleanse the curse and return a fallen Abomination to normal human status.
The Dread Champion
The Dread Champion is a temporary power connected to the Abomination hunt.
Each day, the first player to slay an Abomination becomes the Dread Champion.
Only one Dread Champion can exist at a time across all species.
Dread Champion powers
While holding the Dread Champion title, the player receives the following benefits:
Reach — Attacks strike at least 5 metres away.
Every Direction — Attacks reach all around the player instead of only striking targets in front.
Vigor — Maximum Blood or Energy is increased by +2.
The Vigor bonus increases the player's maximum Blood or Energy capacity. It does not automatically refill the player's resource.
Dread Champion powers remain active until midnight SLT unless the Champion loses them before then.
= Stealing the Dread Champion
The Dread Champion title can be stolen through PvP.
If another player kills the current Dread Champion:
The killer becomes the new Dread Champion.
The Dread Champion powers transfer to the killer.
The original midnight SLT expiration remains unchanged.
The expiration time does not reset when the title changes hands.
Any player's kill can steal the title, including a kill made by an ally.
= Losing the Dread Champion
The Dread Champion can be lost in several ways:
| '''Killed by another player''' | ||||
The killer steals the Dread Champion title and powers.
|
If the Dread Champion dies from anything other than another player's kill, the dread scatters.
No other player can claim the title again that day. A new Dread Champion cannot awaken until after midnight SLT.
= One Champion per day
Only one new Dread Champion initially awakens each day.
The first Abomination kill of the day creates the new Champion.
Once awakened, the title may pass between players through PvP kills, but killing another Abomination does not create a second Champion.
There can never be more than one Dread Champion at a time.
= Identifying the Dread Champion
The HUD provides notifications when a player:
Becomes the Dread Champion
Steals the Dread Champion title
Loses the Dread Champion title
Scanning another player can reveal whether that player is currently the Dread Champion and when their Champion status expires.
Abomination kill announcements show when a new Dread Champion awakens, while player death announcements may show when the title has been stolen.
Leaderboards and ledger
The login-required Abomination Kills page includes the current Abomination list and Abomination kill leaderboard.
Abomination kills are permanently recorded and also contribute toward the player's human kill totals.
