Mesmer
predatorA hypnotic predator with colorful, pulsating patterns on its frills that paralyze and lure prey. One of the most uniquely dangerous creatures — it can make the player walk voluntarily into its mouth.
Stats
Typepredator
AggressiveYes
Health300
Damage40
Lore
The Mesmer has evolved bioluminescent hypnotic displays that override the prey's fight-or-flight response. The player must look away or use a Rebreather to break the trance. Its beauty is entirely a trap.
Scan Data
Lifeform: Mesmer. Classification: Hypnoticus Carnivorus. The patterned bioluminescent display on this organism's frills produces a frequency that disrupts higher brain function in susceptible species. Avert your eyes to break the effect. Do not attempt to fight while mesmerized.
Survival Tips
- 1The Mesmer's hypnotic effect only works if you are looking at it. The moment you feel the screen going dark and blurry, look away or turn completely around.
- 2Wearing the Rebreather does NOT protect against hypnosis. The in-game hint is misleading — only averting your gaze works.
- 3Mesmers prefer to stay in open water mid-column in the Blood Kelp Zone. Swim along the kelp stalks near the bottom to reduce chance of contact.
- 4The Knife is effective enough to kill a Mesmer if you can get close without being hypnotized — approach from behind or the side.
- 5Mesmers are solitary — one per area typically. Mark its location and plan a route around it on subsequent dives.