- “ Cephalorins were some of the first monsters to be noted in historic records, though they were initially described as small bat-like creatures that predated on rodents and poultry. It seems that they've since grown up somewhat, and moved on to larger prey. ”
Also referred to as Bat.
Description[]
Brainsuckers, or known by their academic name Cephalorins, are beaked flying creatures which earned their moniker thanks to their tendency to latch onto the heads of fallen prey in order to feed on their brains, they resemble many things, having bat-like wings, a beak, three eyes, and all of it forming a body that looks like a gargoyle. They can only be found flying, which allows them to easily follow you on your voyage and pester you when you slow down.
Brainsuckers are a monster that spawns alone above the waves of the Etrean Sea, The Aratel Sea, and Voidsea. It also spawns in packs of two or three in Minityrsa, The Starswept Valley, and Miner's Landing. Multiple Brainsuckers are also encountered in Duke Erisia's Manor.
Being some of the oldest creatures discovered, their common name comes from the fact that they attach to the head of their victim's corpses to feed upon their brain.
Moves[]
| Name/Danger | Description | Media |
|---|---|---|
(★☆☆) |
Flies up, swoops down and attacks the player.
𓆩✧𓆪 Parryable ⛊ Blockable § Dodgeable |
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(★☆☆) |
Raises its leg and scratches the player.
𓆩✧𓆪 Parryable ⛊ Blockable § Dodgeable |
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Finisher[]
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Shredder | Scratches opponent's stomach open with its talons, killing them. |
Tips[]
- Their attacks, particularly Bite, have very strange hitboxes, making parrying them difficult. This, combined with its low damage, makes it more worthwhile to simply mash your basic attack until it dies.
- Landing Ice Lance on them will cause them to be flung incredibly far, meaning putting a wayward on it may lead to you being sent incredibly far.
- They seriously aren't a threat. Even as a level 1, you can just stat check it.
- Most attacks that apply knockback, most notably Venting, will cause them to fall out of the sky. If this happens when the Brainsucker is flying over the sea, it'll sink into the waters never to be seen again.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The Brainsuckers' name may be a reference to the Brainsucker from Bloodborne.
- They only suck the brains of the foes they have already killed due to it bringing them 0 risk to do so opposed to trying to eat the brains of an already alive victim as they would attack and harm them.
- The Brainsuckers were initially described as small bat-like creatures that predated on rodents and poultry, It seems that they've since grown up somewhat and moved on to larger prey
- Cancelling a Brainsuckers gripping animation may cause whoever is being gripped to desync.
- Uppercutting a Brainsucker or ragdolling them while above the ocean will cause them to fall underwater.
- It is implied that there is a "Greater Brainsucker," because its name is "Lesser Brainsucker."
- They might be communal or live in small groups or duos due to being found in pairs of two or three frequently.