Can Ghost Leviathans Phase Through Walls in Subnautica?
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The short answer is: no, Ghost Leviathans cannot truly phase through walls in the sense of clipping through solid geometry like a glitch. However, the original article does refer to a Ghost Leviathan “coming and going through the walls of his cave as he pleases”. This is most likely a misinterpretation of the game’s mechanics or a misleading description based on the player’s experience.
What’s actually happening is that the Ghost Leviathan’s patrol path might lead it through openings, archways, or large gaps within the environment that, to the player’s perception, appear to be part of solid walls. Particularly in areas like the Lost River, where the terrain is complex and visually dense, it’s easy to believe that a Leviathan has simply passed through a wall when it has actually navigated through an existing gap in the environment.
The feeling of it going through walls is further enhanced by the fact that these Leviathans are large and fast-moving. When it changes direction quickly to navigate the environment, it can give the illusion that it is phasing through structures. It also may seem like the Leviathan is entering and exiting places that feel smaller than what their size would suggest, further lending credence to the impression it may be passing through solid geometry.
The behavior described in the article is not a design feature intended for the Ghost Leviathan, but rather an interpretation that is caused by the environmental and movement limitations of the game design. The game itself does not give the Ghost Leviathan any abilities that would allow it to phase through solid objects.
Ghost Leviathan Behavior: Understanding the Apparent Phasing
To better understand why it seems like these creatures phase through walls, it’s useful to break down how they move.
- Pathing and Patrols: Ghost Leviathans follow predetermined patrol routes that are built into the game’s environment. These routes are designed to make the creatures feel unpredictable. The patrol routes may at times involve movement through narrow openings that appear to be ‘walls’ from certain angles.
- Size and Movement: The large size of the Ghost Leviathan, especially the adult version which is a massive 107 meters long, combined with its speed and erratic movements, makes it difficult to track its entire path. Its rapid changes in direction often create the illusion of phasing.
- Environmental Complexity: The Lost River and the void are complex, cavernous areas with many hidden openings and passages. It is easy to lose track of a Leviathan and have it seemingly appear from a solid wall.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Leviathans
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about Ghost Leviathans to help provide a comprehensive understanding of these majestic creatures:
1. Can the Ghost Leviathan be Killed?
Yes, Ghost Leviathans can be killed by the player using in-game weapons like the thermo blade and vehicle upgrades. However, it should be noted that, despite being killed, Ghost Leviathans will respawn back in their designated areas. This means that killing one, even though difficult, doesn’t have a long term consequence for the game.
2. Is it Possible to Scan an Adult Ghost Leviathan?
Yes, it is absolutely possible to scan an adult Ghost Leviathan. All you need is the scanner, a seaglide, and some med kits to recover from any potential attacks. The best strategy is to strafe around the Leviathan while scanning to avoid taking damage.
3. How Do You Evade a Ghost Leviathan?
Evading a Ghost Leviathan can be done using a Seamoth or Seaglide, it’s only necessary to strafe a few meters left, right, up or down to dodge past it. When travelling, change direction every 3-4 seconds to make yourself difficult to track. When scanning, circle strafe the Leviathan to keep out of its attack range.
4. How Much Damage Does a Ghost Leviathan Do?
An adult Ghost Leviathan deals 84% damage with its attacks, while a juvenile Ghost Leviathan deals 55% damage. They also do damage to your vehicles, especially the Cyclops.
5. What is the Scariest Creature in Subnautica?
While this is subjective, the Reaper Leviathan is widely considered to be the scariest creature due to its aggressive nature, terrifying appearance, and the associated jumpscares. The Ghost Leviathan ranks highly on the scare-factor list due to its size and mysterious appearance in the game.
6. What is the Deadliest Leviathan in Subnautica?
The Sea Dragon Leviathan is considered the most devastating due to its ability to destroy precursor facilities and shoot fireballs, making it a catastrophic force, second only to the Sea Emperor in terms of power.
7. Do Ghost Leviathans Chase You?
In general, Ghost Leviathans will patrol their designated areas, but if you venture into the Crater Edge, multiple Ghost Leviathans will spawn and chase you relentlessly until you return to the playable area.
8. Can You Outrun a Ghost Leviathan?
If a Ghost Leviathan is less than five meters behind you, it’s extremely difficult to outrun it, especially while free swimming. The use of vehicles like the Seamoth or Seaglide to increase movement is recommended.
9. How Big Can Ghost Leviathans Get?
Adult Ghost Leviathans can reach a length of 107 meters, while juvenile versions are around 65 meters. There’s some speculation that these creatures grow continuously throughout their lives.
10. Can You Find Ghost Leviathan Eggs?
Yes, you can find Ghost Leviathan eggs in the Giant Cove Tree area in the Lost River. They appear to be protected by tree branches until they’re ready to hatch.
11. Is the Ghost Leviathan Blind?
No, Ghost Leviathans are not blind. They, along with other Leviathans, use sonar, and they have functioning eyes. They do not rely solely on sonar.
12. Can Ghost Leviathans Grow Infinitely?
While the game doesn’t explicitly state this, the description of Juvenile Ghost Leviathans says that their growth shows “no sign of stopping.” The adult Ghost Leviathans found in the void are larger than those in the crater, suggesting they may continue to grow.
13. How Many Eyes Do Ghost Leviathans Have?
Ghost Leviathans have 12 yellow, bioluminescent eyes on their hammerhead and six possibly vestigial fins on their torso.
14. Do You Get Anything for Killing a Reaper Leviathan?
While killing a Reaper does not yield any tangible rewards, it can provide the player with bragging rights and the opportunity to scan them without fear of attack. It is generally not beneficial to fight one unless you are scanning them.
15. What are Leviathans Weaknesses?
In some other gaming franchises Leviathans are weak to electricity, but resistant to ice and fire attacks. These attacks are not effective in Subnautica though. There are no elements or weaknesses for Ghost Leviathans in Subnautica; the best defense to use is mobility and avoidance.
In conclusion, while the idea of Ghost Leviathans phasing through walls is captivating, it is an illusion caused by the game’s design. Understanding their behavior and movement patterns will help players navigate the depths of Subnautica successfully and safely.