Pest

IS-0173, more commonly known as the Pest is a hostile creature found in the Facilities that is originally from Anteverse II. It is a rather small creature, taking the shape of a spiked potato or bread loaf, and is the most common creature encountered. It prefers to hide in various nooks and corners to ambush it's prey, be it under desks, in vents, or behind boxes.

It is believed to be the second evolution stage of the Carbuncle, with it eventually evolving into the dog-like hunter known as the Peccary.

Behavior

Attack

• Type: Leap Attack
• Range: Effective range seems to be 3-4 storage crate distance.
• Effect: Deals damage and may cause bleeding.
• Danger: Low individually, but overwhelming in groups of 3 or more.

Movement

• Slowly hops around designated area.
• Some are stationary until disturbed.

Combat Tips

• Dodge: Sidestep right before it reels itself in.
• Crouch: Precise timing - crouch as soon as the attack animation starts.
• Melee: Effective after dodging or crouching the attack. Use any weapon, however blunt-based weapons do more damage
• Range: The Pest found in Office Sector die instantly from any kind of range weapon such as the Makeshift Crossbow
• Throw Net: Stuns and allows for a stomp to kill, provides Bio Scrap.
• Pest Trap: Captures the Pest alive.
• Shield Block: Possible with shields (e.g. Plastic Shield)

Harvestable Drops

Item	Quantity	Chance
Raw Pest	0-1	75%
Raw Pest Rump	0-1	75%

Other Uses

Pests can be trapped and tamed using a Pest Trap and 3 Nachos or Anteverse Wheat. Afterwards it will become friendly and can be ordered to follow you as a companion or randomly patrol. It will attack anything hostile to the player. Tamed Pests can also be ordered to return to their cage or to generate power in a Pest Wheel.

Media

Pest as seen in game

Sidestep Dodge

Crouch Dodge