Enemy Compendium#
Enemy Types Overview#
| Name | Chapter | Rating | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiss Rank and File | Chapter 1 | Low | Headshots |
| Hiss Elevated | Chapter 2 | ||
| Hiss Sharpened | Chapter 3 | High | Ranged |
| Hiss Distorted | Chapter 4 | High | Launch + Levitate |
| Hiss Elite | Chapter 4 | ||
| Hiss Clusters | Chapter 5 | Special | The source |
| Mold Soldier | Side | Medium | Ranged + fire |
| Mold Host | Side | Low | Launch |
| Hiss Guard | AWE DLC | High | Launch |
Hiss Rank and File#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Ordinary employees in FBC uniforms |
| Weapon | Holds a pistol |
| Drops | Health pickups, Source |
Guide: A basic enemy — one headshot kills. Don’t get surrounded when they come in numbers.
Hiss Elevated#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Floats in the air, glowing red |
| Weapon | Energy shockwaves |
| Drops | Health, Source, may drop mods |
Guide: A priority kill target with high ranged damage. Close in fast, then finish it with melee or a throw.
| Move | Rating | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Orb | High | Dodge out of the way |
| Shockwave | Medium | Jump to avoid |
| Rapid Fire | Medium | Find cover |
Hiss Sharpened#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Shatter shotgun |
| Drops | Health, Source, mods |
Guide: Extremely high close-range damage — keep your distance and finish it with Launch or the Piercer.
Hiss Distorted#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Invisible; only shows itself when attacking |
| Weapon | Melee claw strikes |
| Drops | Health, Source, rare mods |
Guide: The air shimmers right before a Distorted strikes. Throw debris to force it out of hiding.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Visual | Watch for ripples of warped air |
| Audio | Listen for a distinctive hissing sound |
| Debris | Throwing small objects makes it materialize |
| Seize | Seize it while it is visible |
Hiss Elite#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | A fully armed tactical agent |
| Weapon | Rotary SMG |
| Drops | Health, Source, high-rarity mods |
Guide: An elite enemy that soaks up huge amounts of damage. Focus it down with Charge or the Piercer.
Hiss Clusters#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | A swarm of small flying creatures |
| Weapon | Melee ramming attacks |
| HP | Very low per individual |
| Special | Can heal other Hiss |
Guide: Clear them with the rotary SMG or by throwing large objects. Kill them first — they heal other enemies.
Mold Enemies#
Mold Soldier#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | A human host covered in mold |
| Weapon | Spore spray |
Guide: Its weak point is the mold sac on its back. Use Launch to break its armor.
Mold Host#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | A human fully taken over by the mold |
| Attack | Suicide melee |
Guide: A self-destruct enemy — just keep your distance and shoot.
Hiss Guard#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | A special Hiss enemy of the AWE area |
| Weapon | Multiple |
| Special | Empowered combat abilities |
The Hiss Guard is a high-tier enemy introduced in the AWE DLC, blending traits of several Hiss enemy types. The recommended playstyle is a Charge-plus-Launch combination.
Enemy Threat Ranking#
| # | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiss Distorted | Extreme |
| 2 | Hiss Sharpened | High |
| 3 | Hiss Elevated | High |
| 4 | Hiss Elite | Mid-High |
| 5 | Hiss Clusters | Medium (Special) |
| 6 | Mold Soldier | Medium |
| 7 | Hiss Rank and File | Low |
| 8 | Mold Host | Low |
Enemy Weakness Summary#
| Ability | Effective Against | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | All enemies | None |
| Grip | Hiss soldiers | Elite enemies |
| Shatter | Melee enemies | Ranged enemies |
| Spin | Clusters | High-HP enemies |
| Pierce | Elites | Group fights |
| Charge | Group fights | Melee |
| Seize | Regular enemies | Bosses, elites |
| Shield | Blocks gunfire | Melee |
“Every enemy has a weakness. Find it — and use it.” — Simon Arish