How to Escape the Reaper Leviathan
To escape the Reaper Leviathan, you need to power down the engine to stop producing noise, which causes the Reaper to eventually wander off somewhere else, or use a stasis rifle to hold it in place while you slash at it with a thermo-blade or a normal knife, although the latter will be a slower process. The key to survival is understanding the behaviors and weaknesses of the Reaper Leviathan, including its use of echolocation and its aggressive nature when it detects you.
Understanding the Reaper Leviathan
The Reaper Leviathan is a formidable creature in the world of Subnautica, known for its size, agility, and deadly attacks. It can be found roaming in large open areas, such as the Dunes, and is classified as a leviathan due to its massive size and aggressive behavior.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
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Can you hide from the Reaper Leviathan? The Reaper Leviathan often swims deeper down but not quite at the seafloor, allowing players to use this advantage and swim on the surface to avoid detection. It is also less likely to notice the player if they use a Seaglide instead of a submersible.
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Is the Seamoth faster than a Reaper Leviathan? While the Seamoth seems like a fast vehicle for underwater travel, it is still difficult to avoid a charging Reaper in one, and a Seamoth cannot take more than a couple of Reaper strikes before exploding.
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Do Reaper Leviathans respawn after killing them? Reapers do not respawn, making it a significant achievement to kill one, but also meaning that once a Reaper is killed, it will not come back.
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Are Reaper Leviathans blind? The Reaper Leviathan’s use of echolocation and lack of visible pupils may imply it is mostly, if not entirely, blind, relying on other senses to navigate and hunt.
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Are Reaper Leviathans friendly? The Reaper Leviathan is a highly dangerous carnivore and the third largest aggressive creature, hence classified in the leviathan class, making it anything but friendly.
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Do Sea Dragons eat Reaper Leviathans? Yes, Sea Dragons have been observed to eat Reaper Leviathans, showcasing the natural hierarchy and predation in the Subnautica ecosystem.
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Which Leviathan is the strongest in Subnautica? The Sea Dragon Leviathan is among the most devastating creatures in Subnautica, second only to the Sea Emperor, due to its ability to destroy precursor facilities and shoot fireballs.
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Can a Reaper Leviathan destroy a Prawn Suit? While the Prawn Suit offers protection against giant creatures, it can only take two or three hits from a Reaper before being destroyed, highlighting the importance of evasion.
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What is the scariest creature in Subnautica? The Reaper Leviathan is often considered the scariest due to its size, speed, and aggressive behavior, making encounters terrifying.
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Can Ghost Leviathans be killed? Yes, Ghost Leviathans, like Reaper Leviathans, can be killed by the player using in-game crafted weapons, although it requires strategy and the right equipment.
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Do Reaper Leviathans follow you? Reapers can follow players into areas they are not normally found in if the player does not move out of the detection hitbox in time, increasing the danger of exploration.
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Can Reaper Leviathans be killed? Yes, Reaper Leviathans can be killed using various techniques, including drilling with a grappling arm or using a thermo-blade to slash at them while they are held in place by a stasis rifle.
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Why is Subnautica so scary? Subnautica incites fear by utilizing oceanic fears and tropes, such as vast environments, unknown creatures, and the fear of being attacked or lost, enhancing the survival experience.
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How do Reaper Leviathans see you? If you can hear the Reaper’s roar, then it can detect you, as the game uses the audio of the roar to indicate you are in the Reaper’s detection hitbox, relying on echolocation for hunting.
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Are Reaper Leviathans attracted to light? No, Reaper Leviathans attack on sight regardless of lights, making them a constant threat during exploration, whether using light sources or not.