Is Burntrap a Canon?

Burntrap is indeed a canon character in the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) universe, confirmed by various sources, including the game’s storyline and official statements from the game developers. His existence is tied to the Mimic and William Afton, making him a significant figure in the FNaF lore.

Understanding Burntrap’s Canon Status

To fully grasp Burntrap’s canon status, it’s essential to delve into the FNaF storyline, particularly the events of Security Breach and Ruin, which provide evidence supporting his canonicity.

FAQs About Burntrap and FNaF

General Questions

1. What is the canon ending of FNaF: Security Breach? The Princess Quest Ending is confirmed as the canon ending, where Gregory saves Vanessa and escapes the Pizzaplex with her and Freddy’s animatronic head.
2. Is Burntrap the same as Springtrap? No, while both are iterations of William Afton, Burntrap is a distinct character with a different appearance and backstory, being a crumbling and charred version of Springtrap.
3. Who is the soul of Glamrock Freddy? It’s speculated that Glamrock Freddy is possessed by someone from the past games, possibly Michael Afton, given his statement about changing when he visited Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place.

Character-Specific Questions

4. Is Burntrap a human? Burntrap is not entirely human; he is a witherted Spring Bonnie animatronic infused with a rotting corpse, making him a hybrid of machine and human remains.
5. Is Vanny Vanessa Afton? While not explicitly confirmed, there are strong hints that Vanny and Vanessa Afton might be the same person, given their similar names and roles in the game.
6. Who killed Bonnie? The death of Bonnie is attributed to Monty Gator, who replaced Glamrock Bonnie for unknown reasons before the events of Security Breach.

Game-Specific Questions

7. What is the easiest ending to get in Security Breach? The Bad Ending is the easiest to achieve, requiring the player to reach the end of the game and choose to leave Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex.
8. How do you get the Burntrap ending? To get the Burntrap ending, the player must use Chica and Monty’s abilities to access the hidden elevator shaft next to the exit of Fazer Blast.
9. Is Glamrock Foxy canon? Glamrock Foxy is not mentioned by any of the animatronics, leaving his canon status uncertain.

Lore and Storyline Questions

10. What happened to William Afton after Security Breach? William Afton appeared to meet his end during Security Breach’s true ending, but given the series’ history of unexpected twists, his true fate remains uncertain.
11. Is the Mimic Burntrap? The Mimic and Burntrap are connected, with the Mimic gaining power after taking control of the Storyteller, a mechanical tree set up by Fazbear Entertainment.
12. What is Burntrap’s relationship to the Blob? Burntrap resides underground with the Blob, a menacing amalgamation of wires and animatronic suits, and their fates become intertwined as Gregory fights against Burntrap.

Miscellaneous Questions

13. How tall is Burntrap? Burntrap stands at 4.9 inches tall, with a terrifying appearance that includes a tattered and degrading head over muddy burnt pink flesh.
14. Why does Burntrap look different? Burntrap’s appearance is due to being a witherted Spring Bonnie animatronic with very little of the suit remaining on his body, making him look distinct from other characters.
15. How many times do you have to burn Burntrap? It takes around 5 burns to kill Burntrap, with Freddy announcing various Shattereds between these burns, requiring the player to respond appropriately to progress.