How does the mimic work?
The Mimic is a complex and intriguing entity that works by mimicking the appearance and behavior of other ghosts or objects, allowing it to blend in and deceive its surroundings, with its behavior changing every 30 seconds to 2 minutes unless it is during a hunt. The Mimic’s ability to mimic other ghosts also includes faking evidence, such as spirit box and fingerprints, but it cannot replicate special evidence types that it does not possess.
Understanding the Mimic
To fully comprehend how the Mimic works, it is essential to delve into its behavior, capabilities, and origins.
Origins of the Mimic
The Mimic was originally created by wizards to protect themselves from treasure hunters, with its language being a corruption of the original language spoken by its wizard creators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are Burntrap and the Mimic the same?
The Mimic’s “Burntrap” form is an endoskeleton that wears the burnt corpse of William Afton, encountered in a non-canon Security Breach ending.
Q2: Can the Mimic copy evidence in Phasmophobia?
A Mimic can fake evidence, such as spirit box and fingerprints, but cannot replicate special evidence types that it does not possess.
Q3: Can the Mimic hear you?
The Mimic can detect and hear you, even when you are behind it, allowing it to double back and kill you.
Q4: How do Mimics work in Phasmophobia?
The Mimic changes its ghost type every 30 seconds to 2 minutes, unless it is during a hunt, and if it mimics a Thaye, it will use its own timer instead of the Thaye’s ageing timer.
Q5: What culture is the Mimic based on?
The Mimic has references to Japanese culture and multiple cultures around the world, with its motifs connected to the characters themselves.
Q6: What is the science of mimicry?
Mimicry is a biological phenomenon where organisms that are not closely related resemble each other, providing an advantage such as protection from predation.
Q7: Who is the little girl in the Mimic?
The little girl in the Mimic is one of the characters, known as Hiachi, Shaku, or Sama.
Q8: What happens to a Mimic when it dies?
When a Mimic dies, it reverts to its true form, and any equipment it was wearing or carrying is not transformed.
Q9: Can you tame a Mimic?
Mimics can be domesticated through selective breeding, and they can learn faster when they have a mirror available.
Q10: What is a Mimic’s weakness?
A Mimic’s weakness is alcohol, which can weaken its adhesive, making it easier to escape from its tendrils.
Q11: What is inside Glitchtrap?
Glitchtrap is the digital manifestation of William Afton and his consciousness, residing in the Fazbear Virtual Experience.
Q12: Where are the 3 rats in the Mimic?
The rats can be found in various locations, such as inside cabinets, near shelves, or behind byōbu.
Q13: Who kills Burntrap?
Gregory brutally kills Burntrap Afton in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach.
Q14: Why does the Mimic have wings?
The Mimic has wings as it mimics the abilities of other characters, such as Angel or Northstar.
Q15: Who created the Mimic?
The Mimic was created by MUCDICH, the lead developer of the game, who also owns a YouTube channel called CTStudios.