• The Light Eater instinctively moves toward active light sources.
• It absorbs energy from:
  • Dungeon Lights
  • Landmines
  • Turrets
  • Any grabbable object with an energy source
  • Energy-based enemy (Old Bird by default ; new ones can be added via configs)
• If an energy-based enemy is detected, it becomes the priority target (unless already chasing a player or absorbing a light).
• Absorbed enemies are instantly killed.
• After a configurable hour, it can target the ship, draining its power and disabling some functionalities.

Charged State

• When sufficiently charged, the Light Eater can release a light detonation:
  • Players or enemies in direct line of sight are blinded.
  • They also receive the LIGHTNING status effect.
• LIGHTNING status effect:
  • Can affect player and enemies.
  • Triggers an explosion halfway through the total duration and at the end:
    • Only affects players and enemies who are neither the target of the effect nor the one who cast it.
    • Deals 10 damage to nearby players and 1 damage to nearby enemies.
    • Applies the status effect to nearby players and enemies if they don't already have it.
  • Deals 10 damage over 10 seconds by default.

Low Charge Behavior

• If not fully charged:
  • The Light Eater continues absorbing energy while chasing.
  • Any energy source crossed will be drained.

Core Mechanic

• The Light Eater is always vulnerable to damage
• However, if it has any stored charge:
  • It will explode when hit.
  • All stored energy is lost.

Explosion Effects

• Direct line of sight causes blindness to players or enemies.
• If charge exceeds 100:
  • Applies LIGHTNING status effect in addition.

Defeating the Light Eater grants a unique item: The Deluminator.

Energy Absorption

• Can absorb energy from:
  • Lights
  • Landmines
  • Turrets
  • Any grabbable object with an energy source
  • Energy-based enemies
• Absorbing enemies:
  • Takes longer
  • Alerts them, causing them to attack

Charge System

• Absorbed energy is converted into charges.
• At 100 charges:
  • Can release a light detonation.
  • Causes blindness + LIGHTNING (line of sight) to players and enemies.

Restrictions

• Can only be used during an active run (when the ship is landed).