Abominations
Abominations are rare, corrupted human targets that you can discover, scan, and fight through the DoD HUD. They carry larger blood stores than ordinary humans, an individual Essence reward, and an echo describing their corruption. The player who delivers the killing blow receives the Essence reward, and the kill becomes part of their permanent record.
The three Creatures of the Void are Abominations with distinct names: Riftstalker, The Writhing One, and Hollowmaw. Each offers a different temporary power. Holding any of these powers gives you the Dread Champion title; one player can hold more than one power.
Start your first encounter
- Wear your DoD HUD and make sure your character is alive and awake. You need the ordinary combat controls to fight.
- Scan a nearby human or Abomination with the HUD. Read the creature's name, current blood, Reward, and Echo before attacking.
- If you want a Void power, check the scan for a power offer or a cooldown message. The offer can change if another player claims the power first.
- Fight through your usual species attack control. The killing blow awards the creature's Essence; a Void power is awarded only when that power is available and you are eligible for it.
Follow Find and Fight Abominations for targeting, scanning, and rewards. Read Void Powers before trying to become or defeat a Dread Champion.
What to look for
| Creature | Power |
|---|---|
| Riftstalker | Riftstalker's Reach |
| The Writhing One | The Writhing One's Coil |
| Hollowmaw | Hollowmaw's Hunger |
An encounter identified simply as Abomination still awards its normal Essence. The three named Void creatures are the sources of the powers above.
Find encounters and follow your results
The website's Abomination list helps you look for living targets, while kill rankings and records show your results. See Website and Records for what those views show.
Hunter Protection and Witch Resurrection do not apply to Abominations. A fallen Abomination can instead be cleansed with a suitable human revival elixir. For returning creatures, missing rewards, and cleansing, see Help and FAQ.
